CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
Certification Education Programs

Become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ Certificant

With more individuals and companies seeking expert help with financial planning, the financial industry is experiencing a tremendous increase in opportunities for both new and experienced professionals.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook, "employment for personal financial advisors is projected to grow by 41 percent between 2006-2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. As more members of the large baby boom generation reach their peak years of retirement savings, personal investments are expected to increase and more people will seek the help of experts."

The public’s growing need for objective financial planning advice, coupled with the rigorous standards for certification, have made the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification an important distinction for financial planning professionals. Introduced in 1972, CFP® certification has become the most widely recognized financial planning credential among consumers.

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies offers both classroom-based and Web-delivered CFP certification education programs to prepare students for the CFP® Certification Examination, both of which fulfill the educational requirements for application to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination.

Prerequisite
Students must have a four-year degree before enrolling in either program. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) requires individuals to have an undergraduate degree prior to obtaining CFP® certification. No particular major or emphasis is required.

Classroom-Based CFP Certification Education Program

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An intensive nine-month program on the Rice campus with a convenient weeknight/weekend schedule.

Web-Delivered CFP Certification Education Program

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A nine-month program delivered twice-weekly via the Internet with live instructors.

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Attention CPAs:
The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is a Registered CPE Course Provider
We have registered with the Texas State Board of Accountancy (Registration no. 600) to meet the requirements of the continuing professional education rules covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, program content, physical facilities and length of class hours. This registration agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the licensee.

Rice University is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: http://www.nasba.org/

See more information on CPE credits offered by the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the United States, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.

The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University does not certify individuals to use the CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame logo). CFP® certification is granted solely by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. to individuals who, in addition to completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met ethics, experience and examination requirements.