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Advance Your Impact. Strengthen Financial Well-Being. 

Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals and communities in achieving lasting financial stability. As a nonprofit organization, AFCPE is committed to advancing financial well-being through education that serves both professionals and the communities they support. 

Whether you’re an individual professional or an organization investing in your team, AFCPE Education provides flexible, evidence-informed learning grounded in real-world application. 

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I'm an Individual Learner

Advance your own financial knowledge, skills, and professional growth. 

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I’m Exploring Training for a Group or Team

Upskill staff, expand impact, and deliver consistent, high-quality financial education. 

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Individual Learners: Build Skills. Grow Your Career. Expand Your Impact.


New to Financial Counseling or Education

Advancing in Your Current Career
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Transitioning into the Field

Regardless of where you are in your career, our educations resources will position you to gain:

Practical, real-world skills you can apply immediately  

Professional credibility through recognized education  

Confidence serving diverse clients and communities  

Ongoing growth through continuing education  

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Essentials Learning
Best for new or transitioning professionals

Money Management Essentials (MME) provides a solid introduction into financial counseling while Military Essentials 2nd ed. offers financial education tailored to the unique circumstances of servicemembers. 

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Certification Pathways
Best for advancing professionals

Whether self-study or instructor-led, our Accredited Financial Counselor® certification curriculum is designed with your optimal learning in mind to help set you up for exam success. 

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Continuing Education
Best for ongoing professional growth

Stay current and deepen your knowledge of financial concepts and trends by attending our live events and webinars, on-demand sessions, and our annual Symposium. 

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Organizations and Teams: Invest in Your People. Expand Your Impact.

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Non-Profit Organizations

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Financial Institutions

Educational Institutions
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Workplace Financial Wellness

From cohort-based learning and certification preparation to continuing education and custom training solutions, AFCPE’s flexible group options are designed to meet your team where they are. Group learning empowers your staff with impactful insights and skills enabling:

Consistent, high-quality training across teams  

Stronger client outcomes through skilled staff  

Alignment with industry standards and best practices  

Scalable learning solutions tailored to your needs  

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Start the Conversation to Bring AFCPE Education to Your Team 

We’ll help you identify the right approach based on your goals, team size, and timeline. 

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Real-World Impact for Individuals and Groups

The value of AFCPE education speaks for itself. Professionals and organizations consistently report increased confidence and capability, stronger client outcomes, and greater organizational impact.

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Community Representation Builds Capacity

Through community-centered financial education, AFC® Charlestien Harris and Southern Bancorp Community Partners expanded access and created lasting change.

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Financial Security and Economic Opportunity

Compass Working Capital partnered with AFCPE to expand equitable financial coaching nationwide through AFC certification and Money Management Essentials.

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Nonprofit Capacity Through Financial Education

Through AFC Certification and Money Management Essentials, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Midas Collaborative strengthened financial education for nonprofit professionals.

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Your Financial Education Starts Now

Whether you’re interested in deepening your skills, supporting a team, or expanding your organization’s capacity, AFCPE Education offers the tools to move forward with confidence. 

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