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Canada · Certification exam

Can you write the CFP or QAFP exam online?

Yes. You can write either FP Canada exam at home with a live remote proctor, or at an in-person test centre. The February QAFP sitting is online only. Online, it’s the same exam, the same software and the same writing time. You must be in Canada, and your computer and room have to meet strict rules.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Online versus in person

In personOnline
WhereA test centre in CanadaYour home or another private place in Canada
ComputerProvided by the test centreYour own, meeting the technical requirements
Start timeSet times on your Admission TicketYou book a connection time, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET recommended
CFP breaksTwo 30-minute breaksTwo 15-minute breaks, plus 5 minutes to re-secure your room
Rough workPencils, eraser and scrap paperOne whiteboard up to 8.5 by 11 inches and a fine-tip dry-erase marker

What your setup needs

FP Canada strongly recommends a personal computer, not a work laptop. Company firewalls cause most of the problems.

  • A Windows 10 or 11 PC (not S mode) or a Mac on macOS 11 or later. Chromebooks, tablets and Linux aren’t supported.
  • A webcam, a microphone and one monitor only.
  • A phone or tablet for a second camera view, with its charger.
  • At least 3 Mbps upload and download. A wired connection is strongly recommended.
  • The Guardian secure browser installed before exam day.
  • An extension cord of at least six feet, a cleared desk, and walls in front and behind you clear of notes.

Steps before exam day

  1. Watch for an email from Meazure Learning with your Yardstick account details, and keep your password safe. No one can give it to you on exam day.
  2. Log in at least 72 hours before the exam and book your connection time. You can change it until about three weeks before.
  3. Run the Test It Out system check on the same computer and internet you’ll use. It’s mandatory. If you skip it and can’t connect, you’re counted as a no-show and lose your fee.
  4. On the day, log in at least 10 minutes early. The proctor checks your ID and scans your room before the timer starts.

Rules during the exam

  • No watch, headphones, hat or bulky clothing. Religious attire is fine.
  • Your phone has to be out of reach, and the proctor will ask to see where it is.
  • Don’t read aloud or keep looking away from the screen. Both can be flagged.
  • If you log on more than 30 minutes late, you’re treated as a no-show.

Looking for “CFP Online” for firearms?

Many searches for “CFP online” are about the RCMP’s Canadian Firearms Program, which has nothing to do with these exams. This page is about FP Canada’s financial planning exams.

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Sources: FP Canada and 3 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.