Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to succeed at every stage of your financial planning career. At College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company, you can pursue a professional certification, complete your CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification education, or earn a master’s degree 100% online, on your schedule.
Stay competitive while preparing to create better outcomes for your clients. Our adaptive curriculum evolves with the financial planning industry, bringing you groundbreaking programs in areas such as: behavioral finance; sports & entertainment wealth management; and many more.
Pursue your goals in a way that fits your lifestyle and needs. Choose from Live Online classes with interactive learning or self-paced programs you can complete on your own time and with access to our qualified faculty. Whether you’re launching a financial planning career or solidifying your expertise, we’ll meet you wherever you are.
Learn from expert faculty with more than 150 years of combined industry experience. The College’s rich history includes introducing the CFP® certification and being a pioneer in online education. Build your rewarding career with an HLC-accredited school that continues to be an innovator in financial education.
Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning (MS-PFP) & Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSFA)
Certificate Programs
Accredited Investment Fiduciary® Training, ETFs & Portfolio Construction, and Financial Advising Accelerator
Select the stage of your financial planning career to find which College for Financial Planning program will help you advance to the next level:
Launching a new career or changing careers
Early career
Mid-career
Advanced career
Through our stackable programs, you can save time and money by applying existing credits to future credentials. Professional certifications can be used toward your CFP® certification education or a master’s degree, and the CFP® certification stacks into the master’s in personal financial planning.
This innovative AI tool is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial advisors when serving clients. Simply type in your questions, and the Wealth Management Professional Assistant provides instant feedback in clear, reliable answers based on trusted content from the College for Financial Planning–a Kaplan Company.
CFFP®— Launches AI-Driven Wealth Management Professional Assistant for Financial Advisors
September 30, 2025 — The College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan Company has launched the Wealth Management Professional Assistant, leveraging artificial intelligence, designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial advisors when serving clients.
Webinar: Master's in Personal Financial Planning
Watch this informational session on advancing your career with a Master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning.
Webinar: MSFA Degree for Pre- & Post-CFA Candidates
Join us December 17th on how you can advance your career with a Master’s degree as a path toward earning the CFA charter or path after the CFA charter to streamline earning a graduate degree.
New Rules, New Resources: Understanding Federal Education Benefit Changes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces significant reforms to education finance, impacting student aid, tax, and compliance. Gain an overview of key areas to consider for preparing clients and institutions for regulatory shifts.
AIF®️ Designation: A Key Credential for Today's Advisor
Ranked as one of the 10 best financial certifications by U.S. News & World Report*, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary®️ (AIF®️) designation can offer a distinct professional advantage to help build stronger relationships and grow your business.
Generational Wealth Transfer: Preparing Advisors and Clients for the Coming Shift
A historic wealth transfer is on the horizon. This webinar equips financial advisors with essential strategies for guiding clients through the coming shift. Learn to build lasting relationships with the next generation.
Ahora disponible en español: Puede obtener la designación profesional FPQP® a través de nuestro plan de estudios disponible en español.
Darby DePauw
Ben Haas, CFP®, CRPC®, ABFP™️
Wealth Manager at Haas Financial GroupJasmine Renae Ball, MSW, CRC, ABFP™️, CFP®
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Original Creator of the CFP® Mark: In 1969, the International Association for Financial Planners (IAFP) and the College for Financial Planning were created to help meet the financial needs of Americans.
In 1985, the College entered an agreement to establish an independent, nonprofit certifying and standards-setting organization. Ownership of the CFP® marks and responsibility for continuing the CFP® certification program was transferred to the new organization, International Board of Standards and Practices for Certified Financial Planners, Inc. (IBCFP), now known as CFP Board. For more information, please visit www.cfp.net/about-cfp-board/history.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company does not certify individuals to use the CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP (with plaque logo) certification marks. CFP® certification is granted only by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. to those persons who, in addition to completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met its ethics, experience, and examination requirements. The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company is an education and exam prep review provider for the CFP® Certification Examination administered by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. CFP Board does not endorse any education or review course or receive financial remuneration from education or review course providers.
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