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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.

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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:

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Live, facilitator-led sessions that bring the material to life
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Real-time Q&A along with
personalized guidance
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A supportive learning community. Study and grow with your peers

Recordings are provided after
each live session

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.

*Please note the $1,525 rate is for self-paced study. Pricing differs by pathway. View our full pricing list >> 

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

Education Costs

Here’s a cost comparison to help you decide whether to pay for the exam later or up front: 


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
Register Now

Upcoming Dates

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 or tap here to get started.

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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.

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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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