Where to study for the CFP and QAFP exams

FP Canada sample exam questions

Official · web, in your FP Canada dashboard

Price

No separate price listed. You access them through your FP Canada account

Free to use

QAFP: 22 multiple-choice questions and a case study with 5 more. CFP: 26 multiple-choice questions and a case study with 3 constructed-response questions

Real FP Canada-written questions, each with the correct answer and a rationale. For the CFP exam, the case study is the only official chance to try the written-answer style before you buy the practice exam.

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FP Canada exam guides

Official · PDF

Price

Free

Free to use

The full Guide to the CFP Examination and Guide to the QAFP Examination

Everything about the rules: format, fees, ID, approved calculators, online proctoring, scoring and retakes. FP Canada updates them before each sitting, so check the version date.

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Competency profiles and exam blueprints

Official · PDF

Price

Free

Free to use

The competency profile and blueprint for each designation

The competency profile is the real syllabus: what you must be able to do in each planning area. The blueprint shows how the exam is weighted. Use them to find gaps in your course material.

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FP Canada exam software tutorial

Official · web

Price

Free

Free to use

A walk-through of the exam software

The same software is used in person and online. Trying it before exam day means no surprises with navigation, notes or the on-screen tools.

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FP Canada exam webinars

Official · YouTube

Price

Free

Free to use

A webinar for each exam

Run by FP Canada’s exam department. They explain what to expect on exam day, how questions are built and what resources help. Worth watching early in your prep.

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FP Canada practice exam

Official · web

Price

QAFP $125 with registration or $150 later; CFP $175 with registration or $200 later, plus tax

Free to use

Nothing. The free sample questions are separate

A full practice exam in the real software, with a diagnostic report and explanations for every option. FP Canada suggests starting it early so you have time to work on weak areas.

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FP Canada Institute

Online education programs

Price

QAFP Certification Program $2,825; CFP Certification Program $4,050, plus tax. Single courses and accelerated programs also available

Free to use

Nothing

The only provider of the Professional Education Program, which you need for either exam. Its full programs also cover all the technical education. Accelerated programs cost less if you already hold certain licences or designations.

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Athabasca University

Online university courses

Price

University tuition. Check with the school

Free to use

Nothing

Specific courses in its Bachelor of Commerce meet FP Canada’s Fundamentals and Advanced requirements for QAFP and CFP. You still take the Professional Education Program with the FP Canada Institute.

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Seneca Polytechnic: Executive Certificate, Financial Planning Designations

Online college certificate

Price

College tuition. Check with the school

Free to use

Nothing

Listed by FP Canada as meeting the Fundamentals and Advanced requirements for QAFP and CFP. Aimed at people studying part time.

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Humber Polytechnic

College programs, Toronto

Price

College tuition. Check with the school

Free to use

Nothing

Courses in the Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and the Financial Planning postgraduate certificate meet FP Canada’s Fundamentals, Advanced and professional education requirements, according to FP Canada’s list.

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York University, School of Administrative Studies

University programs, Toronto

Price

University tuition. Check with the school

Free to use

Nothing

Courses in the BCom, Honours Finance and the Professional Certificate in Financial Planning are on FP Canada’s list of recognized education.

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BCIT: Financial Management, Financial Planning Option

Polytechnic diploma, Burnaby

Price

Tuition set by BCIT. Check with the school

Free to use

Nothing

Full-time and part-time versions. FP Canada lists its courses as meeting the Fundamentals and Advanced requirements for QAFP and CFP.

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Algonquin College: Financial Services - Canadian Context

Ontario graduate certificate, Ottawa

Price

College tuition. Check with the school

Free to use

Nothing

FP Canada lists specific courses in this graduate certificate as covering its core, advanced and professional education requirements.

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