CFP vs. PFPL Master’s Degree – What’s the Difference? 🎓

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edited September 30 in Financial Planners Professional Community

Are you wondering how the PFPL Master’s Degree stacks up against the CFP Certification program? Here’s a quick breakdown:

PFPL Master’s Degree

  • 10 courses over 2 years
  • Provides deep, advanced financial planning knowledge
  • Includes a FREE CFP Review course that can be taken after the first 6 courses
  • Option: Take the CFP exam after the first 6 courses, then complete the final 4 advanced courses

CFP Certification Program

  • Self-study or live online format
  • Typically completed in about 1 year
  • CFP Review course can be purchased separately to prepare for the exam

💡 Bottom line: Both programs give you the education credits needed for the CFP Certification Exam—but the master’s program offers a deeper, structured learning experience plus flexibility to take the exam mid-way.

Thinking about which path is right for you? Comment below 👇 with your questions—we’re here to help!

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