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Certified for success.
Financial planners are increasingly in demand as Americans seek advisers to help manage their income, assets, and debts. The Family Financial Planning 18-credit certificate equips you for a career serving individuals, families, and small businesses. Upon completion, you will be qualified to sit for the Certified Financial Planner® Certification Examination. Set your own direction while enhancing your personal finance knowledge.
SDSU's Family Financial Planning certificate program is the first and only CFP® Board-Registered program in the state. Only graduates of CFP® Board-Registered programs are eligible to take the certification examination.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have strong communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal)
- Enjoy working with numbers
- Are an analytical thinker
- Are inquisitive by nature
- Like to solve problems
Career Opportunities
- Financial analyst
- Financial consultant
- Financial planner
- Estate planner
- Retirement planner
- Insurance specialist
- Real estate agent