Financial Planning Certificate Curriculum and Requirements
The online Financial Planning Certificate program caters best to those with an accounting background and a master’s degree. If you aspire to specialize in financial planning or advance in your existing roles in personal finance, business, or related disciplines, this program:
- Includes seven courses, amounting to 21 credits
- Equips you to meet the Certified Financial Planner experience requirement and to sit for the CFP certification examination
- Bolsters your capacity to implement sophisticated financial planning strategies
For those interested in the comprehensive and intensive training of a complete master’s program or certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), check out our flexible online Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program.
Career-Enriching Financial Planning Courses
Our online or in-person courses foster an in-depth understanding of the financial planning sector's fundamental competencies. Courses you may take include:
- FPL 220: Financial Accounting
- FPL 305: Taxation I
- FPL 330: Risk Management and Insurance
- FPL 582: Investments
Develop high-level skills in areas as diverse as balance sheets, cash flow, capital markets, capital budgeting, and more.
Financial Aid and Admissions for the Graduate Finance Certificate
Based on your minimum course load each semester, you may be eligible for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However you plan to manage the cost of your certification program, our experienced Financial Aid Office team is ready to assist.
Connect with the Financial Aid Office and review tuition and costs.
Find admissions details, including application materials.
Pursue CFP Certification with York College of Pennsylvania’s Online Financial Planning Certificate Program
The online Financial Planning Certificate at York College prepares working professionals for a dynamic career leap in the financial planning sector.
Ready to discover the career benefits of our practical financial planning courses? Request more information or start your application today.