Features & Benefits

Premium Content
You'll have unlimited access to proven material from the largest and oldest university in the country to offer a CFP Certification program. The considerably higher than average pass rate of BU's students makes it one of the most successful course providers in the country today with several thousand students enrolled.

High Interactivity
The course is professionally designed and very interactive. The learner is asked to interact with graphics, exercises, and examples every few pages, applying the knowledge they have learned online. This type of learning has been shown to increase retention.

Unlimited Exams
Student may take unlimited exams, combining thousands of questions to target their strengths and weaknesses. Once strengths and weaknesses are identified, the course shows how to improve.

Online Study Schedule Tool
By entering your desired date of completion, you can use the Time Commitment Estimator to project the time you need to achieve your desired completion date. Many students find this simple tool extremely useful. In addition, two times a month the Institute will send you a private report card detailing your progress.

Financial Calculator Keystrokes
A list of keystrokes required for financial calculations is included in the program for your convenience. Many students believe this gives them an advantage over other programs.

Online Financial Dictionary
For your quick and easy reference, an online dictionary of important financial terms is also included in the program.

Online Tutor
Have unlimited assistance to CFP certified tutors with 15+ years of experience. A tutor is available via email and you can expect a response back in less than two business days, often much sooner. Learn more about our tutors.

Online Advantage
Save time and money on travel related issues. The program is delivered 100% online and it can be accessed from anywhere, anytime. All you need is an Internet connection and browser. The Boston University Online Program for Financial Planning works easily with all computers - at home, in the office, on your own time.

Instant Signup
The Boston University Online Program for Financial Planning allows you to start preparing immediately. No application or waiting period is required. You can sign up within minutes by yourself, using a major credit card.

Self-Paced & Self-Study Format
The program is designed for all learning styles. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you can tailor the pace of study to suit your schedule and needs. Once enrolled, the program's first six courses are immediately accessible. The seventh course, the Capstone Course in Financial Planning, will be scheduled for a later date to be determined. You can start with any of the first six courses in the program and return to review it as often as you wish.

Instructor-led, Accelerated Format
Over 36 hours of top quality live virtually delivered sessions ensures that you understand every chapter, every course and that you get every concept and are completely ready to take the CFP Board exam. Delivered over the web, our world-renowned faculty conducts eighteen sessions of 2-hours each reviewing the important topics for each of the seven courses every two weeks. Additionally, you can access an archive for all the past lectures to review at your leisure as often as you like.

Cost-effective
The Boston University Online Program for Financial Planning is the best value in the marketplace. It is priced competitively to help individuals achieve their goals without financial stress. When you add the time and money not spent traveling to and from a classroom its cost effectiveness is further increased.

Certification of Completion
Students who achieve a minimum grade of C (73%) in each of the six online courses and an overall grade average of B- (80%) will be eligible to receive a attractive Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University suitable for framing. Please call 1-800-329-4996 for more information.

Satisfaction Guaranteed
We assure you 100% satisfaction with our course. If for any reason you are unsatisfied, we offer a full money back guarantee within 15 days of purchase. (Please see our refund policy for more details.)