The flexible schedule options are designed for working professionals, whether just starting or well established in the financial service industry.
Duration
11-24 months
Location
On-Campus
Next Program
April 1, 2024
Cost
Standard Rate: $675-$875 per course
Days
The SMU CAPE Certified Financial Planning Certificate program combines expert instructors, CFP Board-registered curriculum and flexible course schedules to provide the premier financial planning educational program in North Texas.
The program consists of seven required courses and can be completed live online in 11 months on the Intensive Path. Contact us for more information about the 12 month Pacesetter or 24 month Traditional Path options available at our Dallas campus.
Average annual salary for financial planners in Texas.
Projected increase in employment by 2024.
Top job titles include wealth management advisor and financial planner.
Graduate with your certificate in as little as eleven months
Get practical skills and know-how for today’s financial environments
Learn from financial planning experts and practicing professionals
Receive essential career coaching from our counselors
"The SMU CAPE Financial Planning Certificate Program provided the perfect balance of classroom learning and input from the real world. The course not only prepared me for the CFP® exam and the next chapter of my professional life, but also gave me a local network.”
Eric M
Wealth Management AdvisorSee what learning is all about at SMU CAPE — whether it's in the classroom or online — you'll receive world-class learning to help support your career goals.
SMU CAPE offers a wide range of degrees, certificates and short courses to help students advance in their careers or transition successfully to new ones. Whether you’re looking to boost your earning power or become an expert in your chosen field, SMU CAPE is a proven learning source that can help you get there.
Our professional and online programs and courses are rooted in the world-class reputation of SMU.
Distinguished faculty and highly experienced practitioners ensure students receive an education that’s meaningful and interactive, either on campus or online.
Professional students tap into SMU’s deep ties to industries based in Dallas’ thriving economy, throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Students with an SMU education are well prepared to impress, earn respect and succeed in their careers.
Experience how a certificate program from SMU could be a good fit for you.
