If you are looking for a program that not only teaches the CFP Board topics in a comprehensive and effective manner, but also bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, this is the perfect program for you. The University of Georgia ensures that all the topics are taught in a way that increases understanding and retention, while Greene Consulting brings the real world perspective that is lacking in all the other programs. Truly the best of both worlds!

This is perhaps the most important consideration to take into account when deciding whether to enroll in an in-class program versus online. If you have not taken an online class before, please know that it is very different from an in-class program. The key difference with online is that class starts when you say it does. This means that a certain amount of self-discipline is required to succeed in an online environment. There will be no one to tell you when you have to go to class or when to study.

Business partnerships are most beneficial when each party brings a particular strength to the relationship, and no other program reflects the strengths that come from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business and Greene Consulting. The University of Georgia Terry College of Business is one of the premier business schools in the country, so students can be sure they are receiving the best educational experience possible. Greene Consulting has worked on a daily basis for over 30 years with the leading financial services companies in the industry, providing students with insight into how to apply their knowledge to real world situations. Merging these two incredible strengths was why this partnership was created, and it’s what makes the University of Georgia Terry College of Business – Greene Consulting Online CFP® Certification Education Program the perfect choice for individuals and corporations seeking something more.

We have been providing online education for well over a decade, so we know that one of the biggest concerns you will have as a student is being able to communicate with the “man or woman behind the curtain.” You want to feel like you have a partner on the other side who is available to help. That is why we feel it’s so important that you not only have easy communication accessible, but that you have an Advisor who will be available to you through all 7 courses, instead of 7 people over the duration of the 7 courses. So in this program, you will be assigned an Advisor, a CFP® Certificant, who will be available from beginning to end. In addition, we have an “email instructor” button on every page of the coursework that will allow you to send an email directly from the page on which you have a question. Your advisor will see the question and respond most times within hours, but always within 1 business day.

All faculty members are qualified, credentialed professionals working in the financial services industry and are adjunct faculty of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.

Upon completion of all required online courses, participants will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. This program is registered with the Certified Financial Planners Board of Standards, Inc., and students who successfully complete the certification program will be eligible to apply for the CFP® Exam.

Because of differences in educational background and work experience, the answer is different for every student. The material you see online is equivalent to approximately 270 hours of study. In addition to that, you need to spend approximately 2 hours of textbook study for every hour you spend online. That totals 810 total hours of study. Therefore, a student with no prior background and spending 15 hours per week can expect to complete the program in approximately one year. Those with prior knowledge of some of the material can expect to complete the program in a shorter time span. In comparison, most in-class programs have a fixed duration, typically lasting 21 months.

Textbooks are not included in the advertised price of the program. Students have two options for purchasing textbooks:

1. Purchase the textbooks from the program at checkout.
   1. All 6 textbooks, ebook or hardcopy, are $750.
   2. Students may purchase both ebooks and hardcopy for $1,125.
2. Purchase the textbooks individually from Money Education.

We do not accept transcripts from other programs for credit towards our program.  Students have two options:

1. Combine transcripts from previous provider and courses completed with this program, and send both to the CFP Board. This is completely acceptable with the CFP Board.  Note that under this scenario we do not report to the board that student has completed this entire program.  The student is responsible for sending transcripts from both programs to the CFP Board.
2. Complete all courses with this program.

There are 4 steps to become certified by the CFP Board to use the CFP® mark. Those steps are briefly described below. To learn more, please visit the CFP Board website at www.cfp.net

1. Complete the Education Requirement*
2. Pass the CFP® Exam
3. Meet the Experience Requirement
4. Pass the Candidate Fitness and Standards Background Check

*University of Georgia Terry College of Business – Greene Consulting Online CFP® Certification Education Program is a CFP Board-registered education program. The education requirement for CFP® certification also requires a bachelor’s degree.