Prepare with Confidence. Learn with Purpose. 

Elevate your AFC® exam prep and your career with the AFCPE® AFC® Prep Course. 

This dynamic, instructor-led experience combines expert guidance with the powerful AFC Learning System® to help you build knowledge, boost confidence, and stay motivated every step of the way.

Why choose the AFCPE® AFC® Prep Course?

You’ll get more than just content, you’ll get connection, support, and strategy. As a participant, you’ll enjoy:

  • Live, facilitator-led sessions that bring the material to life
  • Real time opportunities to ask questions and get personalized guidance
  • A supportive learning community where you can study and grow with your peers
  • Recordings provided after each live session

Pricing differs by pathway. Click or tap here to learn more.

Certification Pricing

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

Registration Fee: $75

One-time fee due upfront during registration.

Education Materials: $1,525

AFC Learning System, 12-month access (Online + Printed Book)

AFCPE AFC Prep Course + Live Instructor (see course schedule below)

Exam Fee: $750

Can be purchased during registration or later.

While candidates have up to three years to complete all certification requirements, access to the AFC Learning System is for one year. 

Education Costs 

Pay Exam Fee Later

$1,525

  • Registration Fee
  • AFC® Learning System
  • Printed Materials
  • AFCPE® AFC® Prep Course
Register Now

Pay Exam Fee Up Front

$2,275

  • Registration Fee
  • AFC® Learning System
  • Printed Materials
  • AFCPE® AFC® Prep Course
  • AFC® Exam Fee
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Ready to Get Started? 

Create your profile and register online. We will process your registration within three days and, upon approval, you’ll be able to start exploring your Certification Dashboard and the AFC Learning System. If print materials are ordered, please allow 14 business days delivery. Shipping fees apply.

Upcoming Dates

February 2026 – 10-Week Series

Dates: February 4 – April 8, 2026 (Wednesdays)

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET

Instructor: Gina Di Nola

AFC® Candidates can learn more about the AFCPE AFC Learning System here. 

Not an AFC® Candidate yet? You can register for this course during enrollment. Click here to get started.

May 2026 – 3-Week Series

Dates: May 4 – May 21, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET

Instructor: Desiree Kaul

AFC® Candidates can learn more about the AFCPE AFC Learning System here. 

Not an AFC® Candidate yet? You can register for this course during enrollment. Click here to get started.

September 2026 – 3-Day Intensive

Dates: September 15 – 17, 2026 (Tuesday–Thursday)

Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET

Instructor: Ambus Hunter

AFC® Candidates can learn more about the AFCPE AFC Learning System here. 

Not an AFC® Candidate yet? You can register for this course during enrollment. Click here to get started.

Please see the AFC Candidate Handbook for full eligibility criteria.  
 
Training provided by AFCPE is optional and is not a requirement for AFC certification. Individuals applying under the Financial Education, Professional Designation, Registered Education, and Independent Training pathways are not required to complete AFCPE provided or approved education. Each education pathway is designed to ensure that applicants have been exposed to education that corresponds with each of the core competencies on the AFC examination.  
 
The Certification Council does not require, provide, accredit, or endorse any specific study guides, training or review courses, or other examination preparation products. The Certification Council, certification staff, certification committee members, and certification subject matter experts do not have involvement in the creation, accreditation, approval, endorsement or delivery of examination review courses, preparatory materials, educational programs, or training programs/products that prepare candidates for the AFC certification examination.

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