Financial Planning
The Financial Planning program at Centennial College is for students who have already completed a post-secondary education and wish to enter the financial planning field in just two semesters.
This Business Graduate Certificate program uses instructional materials from professional bodies to deliver financial planning courses. A balance of theory and hands-on training in small sized classes allows for much interaction. The offering also provides you with most of the educational requirements to challenge the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam and is a pathway to the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) credential.
Quick Facts |
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Full-time Duration: | 1 year |
Starting in: | January, May, September |
Tuition Fee: | $15,385 |
Location: | Toronto, Canada |
Program Highlights
Upon completion of this Financial Planning program, you will be able to:
- Integrate economic and personal information necessary for effective financial planning decisions.
- Compare, contrast and select financial products and services, investment planning and counselling services for clients, while adhering to industry standards.
- Effectively market financial services to clients to renew and gain new business.
- Recognize potential tax and legal implications within a financial planning situation.
- Integrate ethical decision-making processes into all aspects of the financial planning profession.
- Successfully adhere to financial planning principles and industry standards.
- Manually and electronically prepare accurate and relevant financial plans.
“A good opportunity to be a member of the research team to conduct research for reputed institutions like University of Toronto and Centennial College. Gained a lot a new knowledge and hands-on experience in conducting research. Learned sampling techniques and different data analysis methods.”
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Career Prospects
Career Outlook
- Certified financial planner
- Wealth management officer
- Financial advisor
- Financial analyst
- Chartered financial consultant
- Investment advisor
- Insurance broker
Areas of Employment
- Finance
- Insurance
- Security and commodity brokerages
- Banks
- Financial investment firms
- Investment advisory firms
- Financial planning
- Mutual funds