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 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Financial Planning Professional
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SchoolCapilano University
LocationNorth Vancouver, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 9,753
DegreeCertificate
Honours
Co-op
Length18 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

Basic requirements 

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. 

Current high school students 

Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. 

Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services as soon as possible. 

Cost

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.

Scholarships
Description

CapU's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Financial Planning - Professional program is for people who work in financial services, have a degree and want to advance their financial advising career with a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) or Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ (QAFP™) designation. 

A financial planner’s expertise guides clients through the challenges of investing, financing, retirement, estate and insurance planning to help them secure their financial future. 

This self-paced five-course program will take four terms to complete, with the capstone course completed each Spring term. The program is offered part-time and is designed exclusively for people who have a degree and are licensed in one of the following: 

Life Insurance - Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) 

Mutual Funds and Securities - Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization 

Registered Mortgage Broker - BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) 

Contact us today to learn how to complete the FP Canada™ Core and Advanced Curriculum in a classroom setting to qualify for the QAFP™ or CFP® exams. 

Careers:  

  • Financial advising 
  • Financial consulting 
  • Financial planning 
  • Investment advising 
  • Retirement planning 
  • Stocks and securities 
Next Steps

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.