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CFP Program: Extended Pathway Schedule

Extended Program Overview

This cohort option follows the extended pathway and is designed for professionals seeking structured, paced progression through all of the CFP Board's coursework requirement. The classes should be taken in the order listed on the schedule below. 

Program Specifics:

  • Program Length: ~16 months to complete the coursework requirement
  • # Classes to Attend: 54 (42 Wednesdays, 9 Saturdays, and 3 Fridays)
  • Cost: $5,845 (includes tuition for all classes, course materials, and CFP Submission Fee.)
    • Students will purchase a financial calculator.
    • Pay as you go pricing available.

What's included:

  • Live online class sessions via Zoom
  • Complete course materials set (NU Textbooks and Zahn Workbook)
  • Student Platform Access 
  • Capstone project support
  • Access to CFP certified faculty who are professionals working in the field and bring real-world context into the classroom to improve learning comprehension.

2026 - 2027 Extended Cohort Details

  • Dates Overall: October 7, 2026 - December 4, 2027 (Wednesdays & select Saturdays)
  • When Will I Test: This program prepares you to take the CFP Exam in the March 2028 exam window or later.
  • Overall Cost: $5,845 is the total price you pay for all seven classes, and the course materials (physical textbooks and workbooks) are included in that price. The only additional expense is for a financial calculator. Pay as you go available.
  • Cost Breakdown: $800 per class for FP100 through FP600; $850 for Capstone (FP700); 
    $195 CFP Board Submission Fee is added to the last invoice.

Class Rhythm 

Classes FP100 - FP600: Each class meets 8 sessions over seven weeks on Wednesday evenings and one Saturday. 

  • Weeks 1 - 6: Wednesdays (6:00 - 10:00 PM CT)
  • Week 7: Wednesday (6:00 - 10:00 PM CT) & Saturday (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CT)

Class FP700: Capstone meets 6 sessions over three weeks on Fridays (5:30 - 9:30 PM CT) and Saturdays (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CT). Students are expected to attend all sessions.

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Cohort Schedule:

FP100: General Principles: October 7 - December 5, 2026

  • Week 1: Wednesday, October 7
  • Week 2: Wednesday, October 14
  • Week 3: Wednesday, October 21
  • Week 4: Wednesday, October 28
  • Week 5: Wednesday, November 4
  • Week 6: Wednesday, November 18
    • Skips a week between November 18 & December 2 classes in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Week 7: Wednesday, December 2 & Saturday, December 5

FP200: Insurance Planning: January 6 - February 20, 2027

  • Week 1: Wednesday, January 6
  • Week 2: Wednesday, January 13
  • Week 3: Wednesday, January 20
  • Week 4: Wednesday, January 27
  • Week 5: Wednesday, February 3
  • Week 6: Wednesday, February 10
  • Week 7: Wednesday, February 17 & Saturday, February 20

FP300: Investment Planning: March 10 - April 24, 2027

  • Week 1: Wednesday, March 10
  • Week 2: Wednesday, March 17
  • Week 3: Wednesday, March 24
  • Week 4: Wednesday, March 31
  • Week 5: Wednesday, April 7
  • Week 6: Wednesday, April 14
  • Week 7: Wednesday, April 21 & Saturday, April 24

FP400: Psychology & Tax: May 12 - June 26, 2027

  • Week 1: Wednesday, May 12
  • Week 2: Wednesday, May 19
  • Week 3: Wednesday, May 26
  • Week 4: Wednesday, June 2
  • Week 5: Wednesday, June 9
  • Week 6: Wednesday, June 16
  • Week 7: Wednesday, June 23 & Saturday, June 26

FP500: Retirement Planning: July 7 - August 21, 2027

  • Week 1: Wednesday, July 7
  • Week 2: Wednesday, July 14
  • Week 3: Wednesday, July 21
  • Week 4: Wednesday, July 28
  • Week 5: Wednesday, August 4
  • Week 6: Wednesday, August 11
  • Week 7: Wednesday, August 18 & Saturday, August 21

FP600: Estate Planning: September 8 - October 23, 2027

NOTE: Students must attend all classes or take this class in the on-demand program.

  • Week 1: Wednesday, September 8
  • Week 2: Wednesday, September 15
  • Week 3: Wednesday, September 22
  • Week 4: Wednesday, September 29
  • Week 5: Wednesday, October 6
  • Week 6: Wednesday, October 13
  • Week 7: Wednesday, October 20 & Saturday, October 23

FP700: CFP Capstone: November 12 - December 4, 2027

NOTES:

  1. The first six classes must be completed before taking the final class: CFP Case Study / Capstone (FP700).
  2. Students must attend all classes or take this class in the on-demand program.
  • Week 1: Friday, November 12 & Saturday, November 13
  • Week 2: Friday, November 19 & Saturday, November 20
  • Week 3: Friday, December 3 & Saturday, December 4