Making smart long-term money decisions for things like retirement isn’t always easy. In as little as seven months, you can gain skills to help others navigate the world of investment and financial planning with our Financial Planning Certificate (Undergraduate). Courses are just 5 weeks long, so they won’t get in the way of your busy life.
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Courses
Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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You’ll need 18 credits to complete this Certificate in Financial Planning. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
This program does not lead to certification as a certified financial planner, or any other certification related to finance or financial planning.
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Financial Planning Certificate.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That's your Tuition Guarantee.
Careers & Outcomes
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
This certificate can help prepare you to be a:
In this program, you'll learn how to:
Build personal financial plans
Analyze investments and manage portfolios
Help clients choose insurance coverage
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When you earn your online Financial Planning Certificate, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
16% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for Financial Managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2022 and 2032.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.
Faculty Spotlight
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.