Certification Requirements

 

 

Coaches will be asked to meet the rigorous requirements set for by the certification process. The certification process is designed to ensure all certified coaches have demonstrated they have the financial knowledge, coaching skills, and business acumen necessary to be a Certified Professional Financial Coach™.


The process consists of six modules. Applicants must complete and pass all modules to earn certification. 


Completing the Financial Coach Academy - the certification's education requirement - is a prerequisite to earning certification. You can apply for certification after you have completed the Academy or in conjunction as you complete the course. It is recommended  you complete at least 75% of the Academy before starting the certification process.


Modules

Once you have been approved to take the certification, you have 12 months to complete all six modules:

  • Short Essay
  • Case Studies
  • Supplemental Business Forms
  • Client testimonials and proof of 10 clients
  • Why video
  • Multiple choice exam

Modules can be completed in any order. Upon submission, allow up to two weeks for grading each module.

Module Information and Grading Critera

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Module Completion & Submission

 
 

Short Essays

 
 

Case Studies

 

Supplemental Business Materials

 
 

Client Testimonials, Proof of Clients

 

Your "Why" Video

 
 

Multiple Choice Exam

 
 

Certificate Completion

 
 

Eligibility Appeals & Denial

 

For a comprehensive explanation of certification guidelines, requirements and expectations, read the Candidate Application Handbook. 

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