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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.

2025 - 2026 Extended Cohort Details

  • Dates Overall: February 5, 2025 - March 28, 2026 (Wednesdays & select Saturdays)
  • When Will I Test: This program prepares you to take the CFP Exam in the July 2026 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: February 5 - March 22, 2025

  • Week 1: Wednesday, February 5
  • Week 2: Wednesday, February 12
  • Week 3: Wednesday, February 19
  • Week 4: Wednesday, February 26
  • Week 5: Wednesday, March 5
  • Week 6: Wednesday, March 12
  • Week 7: Wednesday, March 19 & Saturday, March 22

FP200: Insurance Planning: April 9 - May 31, 2026

  • Week 1: Wednesday, April 9
  • Week 2: Wednesday, April 16
  • Week 3: Wednesday, April 23
  • Week 4: Wednesday, April 30
  • Week 5: Wednesday, May 7
  • Week 6: Wednesday, May 14
    • Skips a week between May 14 & May 28 classes in observation of the Memorial Day holiday.
  • Week 7: Wednesday, May 28 & Saturday, May 31

FP300: Investment Planning: June 18 - August 9, 2025

  • Week 1: Wednesday, June 18
  • Week 2: Wednesday, June 25
  • Week 3: Wednesday, July 2
    • Skips a week between July 2 & July 16 classes in observation of the Independence Day holiday.
  • Week 4: Wednesday, July 16
  • Week 5: Wednesday, July 23
  • Week 6: Wednesday, July 30
  • Week 7: Wednesday, August 6 & Saturday, August 9

FP400: Psychology & Tax: August 20 - October 4, 2025

  • Week 1: Wednesday, August 20
  • Week 2: Wednesday, August 27
  • Week 3: Wednesday, September 3
  • Week 4: Wednesday, September 10
  • Week 5: Wednesday, September 17
  • Week 6: Wednesday, September 24
  • Week 7: Wednesday, October 1 & Saturday, October 4

FP500: Retirement Planning: October 22 - December 13, 2025

  • Week 1: Wednesday, October 22
  • Week 2: Wednesday, October 29
  • Week 3: Wednesday, November 5
  • Week 4: Wednesday, November 12
  • Week 5: Wednesday, November 19
    • Skips a week between November 19 & December 3 classes in observation of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
  • Week 6: Wednesday, December 3
  • Week 7: Wednesday, December 10 & Saturday, December 13
    • Holiday Break: December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026. 

FP600: Estate Planning: January 7 - February 21, 2026

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

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

FP700: CFP Capstone: March 13 - 28, 2026

The first six classes must be completed before taking the final class: CFP Case Study / Capstone (FP700).

  • Week 1: Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14
  • Week 2: Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21
  • Week 3: Friday, March 27 & Saturday, March 28