Boston University, founded in 1839, and the fourth largest independent university in the United States, is a hub of academic and scientific activity. With more than 3,400 faculty members and nearly 30,000 students, it is one of the nation’s leading research-based universities.

The Boston University Online Program for Financial Planners is the 21st Century version of one of the nation’s oldest classroom-based programs for financial planners. Successful completion of all six courses signifies that you have completed the education component of the CFP® Certification, the most recognized financial planning marks in the world, set forth by the CFP® Board of Standards Inc.

Training financial planners since 1981, Boston University is the most prestigious private university in the country to offer the CFP® certification education program online. Boston University’s premier online program was designed specifically to be user-friendly and affordable. You can expect the best content, highest pass statistics, and most cost effective tuition of any competitive program.

The program includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to Financial Planning
2. Risk Management
3. Investments
4. Tax Planning
5. Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning
6. Estate Planning

Why Boston University?

• Cost-effective – elimination of expenses related to facilities, travel, and non-productive time. No traveling necessary.
• Easy access – pursue your education from any computer with internet access
• Control and flexibility – online education allows you to control the pace of your coursework.
• Subject matter support – CFP® certified tutors with 15+ years of experience
• Option to receive a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University (Conditions apply.)
• Unlimited practice tests
• 15-day No Risk, No Question Asked Refund Guarantee

How will CFP® Certification help me?

• It is the world’s most recognized financial planning mark.
• It helps stand out in your field
• Increases your earning potential by growing your book of business
• Get new clients easily and quickly in the fast retiring baby boomer generation

Profession Highlights:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics for the past 10 years consistently ranked “Personal Financial Advisors” in the top 10 fastest growing professions in America.

“For me, a ‘genuine’ financial planner is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional.” – Jane Bryant Quinn, Newsweek

Boston University does not certify individuals to use the CFP, Certified Financial Planner and CFP marks. 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.