Students in New York University's online CFP program can opt to complete the program at their own pace or to be led by an instructor in a live, online format. The self-paced option is best for those who have some professional experience. NYU's program is designed to be completed in nine months but those who are in the self-paced program may finish sooner. Courses include fundamentals of financial planning, financial planning process and insurance, investment planning, income tax planning and retirement planning and employee benefits.
New York University
145 Fourth Ave.
Room 201
New York, NY 10003
212-998-7200
nyu.edu
The Florida State University online certificate in financial planning program is registered with the CFP Board of Standards and prepares students to provide timely and accurate information in financial planning's key areas. Each course lasts for 10 to 11 weeks. Classes include an introduction to financial planning and cover topics such as insurance, investment, income tax, retirement and estate planning.
The Florida State University
555 W. Pensacola St.
Tallahassee, FL 32306
850-644-3801
fsu.edu
California Lutheran University has an online MBA in financial planning program that prepares students for the CFP certification exam. The program is offered throughout the year and is divided into five terms that last eight weeks each, making it possible for students to complete the program in less than two years. The program consists of 16 courses, including statistical analysis for managers, managerial economics, behavioral sciences for management, business ethics, law for business executives, tax management and strategy, risk management and insurance, employee benefits and retirement planning and principles of estate planning.
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-492-2411
callutheran.edu