STEPS TO BECOME A CFP^CM CERTIFICANT FROM ICoFP
At ICoFP we emphasize on providing world-class education that will inspire and challenge all students and prepare them for the future. Our Curriculum has been developed in association with Financial Planning Association (FPA) Australia and National Insurance Academy (NIA) as well as academicians from leading institutes such as IIM, FMS etc.
For a candidate to be a CFP^CM certificant, he/she needs to complete the education program in maximum of seven years. To become certified, he/she is required to meet the following initial certification requirements:

Step 1 – ELECT: A candidate must choose the level of series from the following:
• CFP Certification Knowledge Series – Classroom Mode (Weekday/Weekend options available)

• CFP Certification Knowledge Series – E-Learning Mode/Virtual Classes

• AFP Certification Tutorials

Step 2 – Enroll with ICoFP for exam preparation

Step 3 – Register with FPSB

Step 4 – Enroll for exam with NSE

Step 5 – Crack the exams, surge ahead & become a CFP^CM certificant

Course Duration
• Classroom Teaching at ICoFP is 100-120 hours of teaching
• Weekend batch (Sat/Sun) & Weekday batch available

Fee Structure of CFP^CM Certification Course

Eligibility & Admission Process
• For Regular Pathway, a candidate must be HSC/12th pass at the time of enrollment. The candidate must have experience of 3 Years for Graduates & 5 Years for Non-Graduates either Pre or Post CFP^CM Examination.
• For Challenge Status, a candidate must be a CA / Intermediate level, CFA (US), ICWA, CAIIB, CS, LLB, PhD, M.Phil, PG, Licentiate/Associate/ Fellowship of Life Insurance, Actuary, FFSI & FLMI from LOMA, Civil Service Examinations by UPSC. Also, the candidates should have experience of 3 Years in Financial Services industry & 5 Years in Non-Financial Services Industry pre-CFP^CM Examination to apply for challenge status examination.

Documents Required for FPSB Registration:

• Duly filled Student Registration Form
• Passport size photo
• Education Passing Certificate (Self Attested)
• Demand Draft (if opted for in the Payment Option above)
• Marriage Certificate or Pan Card /Passport Copy in case of change of name after marriage

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Disclaimer: CFP^CM, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^CM and are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd (FPSB).