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 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Financial Planning
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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 with a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher with preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher on their final two years of study. 

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

Gain the skills to become a financial planner with training in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Financial Planning at Capilano University.  

A good financial planner can make a huge difference in your financial future, whether it's helping manage investments, pensions, insurance, or planning your estate.    

In this 18-month program, which is offered part-time at CapU's main North Vancouver Campus, you'll take an assortment of finance courses offered by our School of Business, in preparation for your new career in financial planning.  

The program is designed for people with bachelor's degrees who are looking to take the licensing exams to gain the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) or Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ (QAFP™) designation.  

Financial planners are well-compensated and in high demand, with thousands of job vacancies each year and not enough newly trained workers to replace them.  

Contact us at the email address below or scroll down to learn more about how the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Financial Planning can put you in a good spot for a rewarding new career. 

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.