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CSM-001 Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

As a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®), youll help the Scrum Team perform at their highest level. CSMs also protect the team from both internal and external distractions. Through the certification process, you will learn the Scrum framework and gain an understanding of team roles, events, and artifacts.



Expand your career opportunities across all industry sectors adopting Agile practices

Demonstrate your attainment of core Scrum knowledge

Learn the foundation of Scrum and the scope of the role

Engage with Agile practitioners committed to continuous improvement



ttend a live online or in-person course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®), or receive coaching from a Certified Agile Coach (CAC).

After successfully completing the course, you will need to accept the License Agreement, take the 50 question CSM test, and answer 37 out of the 50 questions correctly within the 60 minute time limit



Four values of the Agile Manifesto

Twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto

Definition of Scrum

Relationship of Scrum to agile

Empirical process control as it relates to Scrum

The 3 pillars of empirical process control and their importance

How and why "incremental" is an important characteristic of Scrum

How and why "iterative" is an important characteristic of Scrum

"Applicability of Scrum (addresses complex adaptative problems across multiple

industries)"

Identify the five Scrum values

How and why commitment is an important Scrum value

How and why courage is an important Scrum value

How and why focus is an important Scrum value

How and why openness is an important Scrum value

How and why respect is an important Scrum value

Why self-organizing is an important characteristic of Scrum teams

Why cross-functional is an important characteristic of Scrum teams

Identify the roles on the Scrum team

Identify the responsibilities and characteristics of the ScrumMaster

Identify the responsibilities and characteristics of the Scrum Product Owner

Identify the responsibilities and characteristics of the Scrum Development Team

"Understanding responsibilities and characteristics of the ScrumMaster -- servant
leader for the Scrum team"


"ScrumMaster service to the Organization -- coaching, facilitation, removing
impediments"

"ScrumMaster service to the Development Team -- coaching, facilitation, removing
impediments"

"ScrumMaster service to the Product Owner -- coaching, facilitation, removing
impediments"

Characteristics, value and/or purpose of the Sprint

Sprint Planning -- characteristics, value, purpose and/or role of participants

Daily Scrum -- characteristics, value, purpose and/or role of participants

Sprint Review -- characteristics, value, purpose and/or role of participants

Retrospective -- characteristics, value, purpose and/or role of participants

Understand the purpose and value of Scrum artifacts

Identify Scrum artifacts

Product Backlog - characteristics, value and purpose

Sprint Backlog -- characteristics, value and purpose

Increment -- characteristics, value and purpose

Understanding importance of transparency of artifacts to evaluate value and risk

Identify the downsides of lack of transparency

Importance of establishing the definition of "Done"

Characteristics of Product Backlog items


Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
GAQM Certified exam syllabus
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Your exam invitation, or Notice to Schedule (NTS), email from Meazure Learning will have links for you to check your computer system. If you take your exam online, it is important to verify that your computer meets the minimum requirements and that you have reliable access to the Internet. An internet connection disruption will suspend the exam session. 

IMPORTANT: If taking the exam online, you must use a computer on which you have full admin access.

Requirements:

  • You must be alone in the room throughout the test
  • You are required to have a webcam installed on your exam workstation
  • PC computers are recommended; however MACs are also acceptable
  • Chromebooks, tablets, iPads, dual/multiple monitors, and projectors are not permitted to be used as a testing device
  • Your computer must meet the system and equipment requirements listed here

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​If you have computer system questions after following the instructions provided by Meazure Learning's schedule confirmation email, please contact Meazure Learning at +1 919-572-6880 or candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com.

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  • Your valid, government issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license, passport, state-issued ID card) 
  • The printed exam confirmation notice you received from Meazure Learning
  • No other items can be brought into the exam environment 
    • A calculator and any other necessary resource materials will be provided on the computer for those taking the exam electronically
    • No reference material will be allowed in any test room
    • Please note that storage space will be limited

For all CCST level exams, Units Conversion Tables will be provided to candidates in either paper format (paper/pencil exams) or accessible within the electronic test interface for reference during the exam. Click here to review the Units Conversion Tables.

It is important to be certain when selecting the method and time you want to take the exam. You may incur fees if you change the time and method of testing. Exams must be scheduled in advance as follows: 

  • Candidates in the United States and Canada: you must submit your scheduling request at least two calendar days prior to your desired exam date
  • Candidates in other countries: you must submit your scheduling request at least five calendar days prior to your desired exam date

If you are within your exam window or eligibility period, you may reschedule your exam appointment before the online and Test Center reschedule cut-off times via the online exam scheduling system. If you are outside your exam window and want to request an extension, please contact certifications@isa.org.

Changing from online exam to another online exam

There is no rescheduling fee. However, it must be changed no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment date and time.

Changing from online exam to Test Center exam

There is no rescheduling fee. However, it must be changed at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment. Additionally, you must reschedule the new appointment no less than two calendar days in advance of the new appointment at a Meazure Learning test center.

Changing from Test Center exam to another Test Center exam

You will incur a rescheduling fee of 50 USD. Rescheduling fees are payable to Meazure Learning via a secure e-commerce site (credit card). The reschedule cut-off time is no later than two calendar days prior to the exam appointment. Additionally, if you are scheduling a new online exam appointment, it must be done no less than 24 hours prior to the new appointment date and time.

Reschedule Fees:

CAP Associate and CST Associate:
  • ISA members: 76 USD
  • Non-members: 95 USD
All other Certificate Programs:
  • ISA members: 120 USD
  • Non-members: 150 USD
CAP Certification Program:
  • ISA members: 108 USD 
  • Non-members: 135 USD
CCST Certificate Programs:
  • ISA members: 116 USD
  • Non-members: 145 USD

You can cancel an exam through Meazure Learning's online exam scheduling system.

  • Online exam appointments must be cancelled no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment date and time. There is no cancellation fee
  • Exam center appointments must be cancelled no less than two calendar days prior to the scheduled testing appointment. There is a cancellation fee of 50 USD payable to Meazure Learning via a secure e-commerce site (credit card)

You may retest as many times as needed, if you do not pass or if you miss your scheduled exam, within your exam window or eligibility period. However, there is a fee each time that is payable to ISA. If you need to retest or have missed your exam, you must submit a request to certification@isa.org.

If a candidate fails their exam, they may retest as many times as needed within their 12-month certification exam window or six-month certificate eligibility period. There is a fee each time retesting is needed. If a candidate does not pass the exam within the program exam deadline, the applicant must reapply for that certification or register again for the certificate course to sit for the exam.

If you fail to appear for a scheduled exam or arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, you will be considered a no-show and forfeit your exam. However, you may retake a missed exam by paying a rescheduling fee to ISA if you are within your exam window or eligibility period. To request a rescheduled exam, email certifications@isa.org with your request. See exam procedures section #4, Rescheduling an Exam, for reschedule fee costs.

You may qualify for an exception if you meet certain conditions and submit documentation to Meazure Learning no later than five calendar days after the scheduled exam appointment. If the exception is approved, there will be a no-show exemption fee of 50 USD payable via secure e-commerce (credit card) and collected by Meazure Learning. Please contact Meazure Learning by phone at +1 919-572-6880 or email candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com for more details.
 

All ISA certification exams are closed-book and have multiple choice questions.  We apply a modified Angoff Method to determine the pass point for each exam (learn more about the modified Angoff Method below). Our certification exams last between 3 and 4 hours and our certificate exams last two hours.

ISA does not provide a passing score; you are only notified whether you passed or failed. If you fail an exam, you will receive a score report that lists the domains and indicates the percentage of questions answered correctly within each domain. Note that the percentages are not used to calculate a candidate’s passing score.

You will see your exam results on the screen at the completion of the exam. You will also receive your exam results immediately via email from (candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com). If you do not receive an email containing your results within 24 hours, please contact Meazure Learning by phone at +1 919-572-6880 or email candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com for assistance. 

If you pass your exam, you will receive an email containing a digital badge from isa_badges@isa.org within one business day of completing the exam. To access, manage, and/or share your secure digital badge, use your email address and password to enter your BadgeCert portfolio. If it is the first time accessing your portfolio or if you have forgotten your password, click “Request new password?” on their login page to create your password. More information about using your digital badge can be found here.

Be advised that we update our databases and systems with the previous month’s exam data in the first part of the following month.  ISA will update your credential status on the “My Credentials” tab from your ISA account and in ISA's Credential Directory within the first ten (10) business days of the following month you took your exam.

Modified Angoff Method

The modified Angoff Method uses expert judgements to determine the difficulty level of the exam. The easier the exam, the higher the pass point. Likewise, the more difficult the exam, the lower the pass point. The following is a basic outline of the modified Angoff Method (some details have been omitted):

  • A group of subject matter experts (SMEs) independently rate each exam question within a given form of the exam. The ratings are defined as the probability, or likelihood, that an acceptably (minimally) competent person with the requisite education and experience will answer the question correctly. An acceptably (minimally) competent person is defined as someone who adequately performs all job functions safely and requires no further training to do so.
  • The SMEs review each exam question as a group. A statistical consensus is reached for the difficulty rating of each exam question.
  • After the data is refined, the final step is to calculate the mean, or average, of all the exam question ratings. This becomes the overall pass point estimation.
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Domains

The CTFA advisory board has determined that a competent trust advisor professional's expertise includes the following domains: 

  • Fiduciary Principles and Applications
  • Integrated Planning and Advice (Financial and Tax)
  • Asset Management - Interaction of All Asset Types
  • Administration of Trust Accounts
  • Risk/Compliance Management
  • Ethics
  • Relationship Management

Please review the CTFA Examination Outline for additional details, as well as the FAQ Document and Webinar on exam Changes.

Study Resources 

While ABA recommends these resources as appropriate examination preparation, ABA does not guarantee that you will pass the exam by completing these educational programs or studying these materials alone. The CTFA exam assesses not only your knowledge of the courses on the exam outline, but also your application of that knowledge. You should refer frequently to the CTFA exam Outline when preparing for the exam.

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An interactive, user-friendly online course that allows students to study at their own pace, with access to resources and practice exams modeled after an real exam.

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Reference Guides to Wealth Management and Trust

The 4-series reference guides, updated annually, are comprehensive resources for today's wealth advisor, including expanded courses to meet diverse client expectations, with two entire volumes focused on integrated planning and advice. 

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Exam Format, Scoring and Reporting

  • 200 multiple-choice questions (see Sample Questions)
  • Maximum 4 hour timeframe allowed
  • The February exam will only cover laws and regulations in effect through 12/31 of the prior year. All other exams will cover current laws and regulations.
  • Calculators will be provided
  • Instant "Pass/Fail" outcome provided for most computer based exams at test sites. Occasionally, instant outcomes are not provided while statistical analysis is conducted.
  • Official score reports delivered via email within 6 weeks after the close of the exam window 
  • For full details, read the Certification exam FAQs 

Examination Misconduct

All persons taking one of ABA Professional Certifications' examinations are expected to abide by all rules and regulations governing the examination before, during and after the examination. Possession of copies of any current or previous examination given by ABA Professional Certifications is not authorized and is a violation of the rules governing certification exams. Persons taking an ABA Professional Certifications examination are not permitted to take notes about the examination.

Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications exam is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. Answer sheets provided at paper/pencil testing sites determined, before grading, to have been completed by a person who has violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules will not be graded. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.

Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications exam is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. Answer sheets provided at paper/pencil testing sites determined, before grading, to have been completed by a person who has violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules will not be graded. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.

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Killexams : Certification Testing

Taking an exam is the final step to earning an ISA certification. Upon paying the exam fee, the application process is complete, and you have acknowledged that you meet the requirements listed below in numbers 1–3.

  1. Commit to the ISA Code of Conduct.
  2. Meet the education and work experience requirements for the specific certification for which you are applying.
  3. Acknowledge that you are subject to a random application verification audit.
  4. Agree to provide the supporting documents proving your qualifications if you are audited.
  5. Pay the exam fee. (See “Exam Fee” section below for more information.)

Next Steps

  1. Watch for an email from coming from our testing provider, Meazure Learning (candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com). Expect to receive it fifteen days before your exam window. The email will include information about how to schedule your exam online or at a test center. NOTE: If you have attended a CCST review course and wish to apply for CCST certification, you must also meet the requirements listed above in numbers 1–3. Since the application fee is included in the cost of all CCST review courses, you will receive an exam invitation within three business days after completing the review course.
  2. Schedule and take your exam. You will be notified whether you pass or not immediately upon completing the exam.
  3. Watch for an email summarizing your exam results. If you pass your exam, you will also receive your digital badge and you will be listed in the ISA Credential Directory.
  4. Watch for an email from certification@isa.org regarding an audit. You will only receive this email if you have been randomly selected to be audited. If you do not receive this email, you do not need to do anything. Audits are conducted three times per year, so it may take several months after completing your exam to receive an email if you have been selected for an audit.

Certification Exams Available

All ISA certification exams are closed book and have multiple choice questions. The CCST Specialist—Level 2 certification exam is three hours long and all other certification exams are four hours long. See the information below for the number of questions in each exam.

Exam Questions
Certified Automation Professional® (CAP ®) 175
Certified Control System Technician® (CCST®) Level 1 150
Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Specialist—Level 2 125
Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Master—Level 3 150

Exam Fees 

Submit payment to apply for the chosen certification when you can confirm that you meet the certification requirements to sit for the exam and can test within the deadline of the exam window of your choosing. You will be notified by email with the next steps to schedule your exam.

CAP 

  • CAP Requirements
  • CAP Application Fee
    • 347 USD — ISA Members
    • 467 USD — Non-members 

CCST 

Apply for CCST Certification for Free

Register for one of the CCST review courses and apply for certification for no additional fee. The following courses qualify: Level I Review Course (TS00)Level II Review Course (TS02) or Level III Review Course (TS03). You will automatically receive an exam invitation once you start the course. By paying for the review course, you are confirming that you are aware of, have met and can document the requirements for the certification level for which you are applying.

Payment Methods

ISA accepts payment for exam fees by check, certified check, money order, PayPal payment, wire transfer in US Dollars, or credit card. Make checks payable to ISA. For wire transfer account information, please contact ISA Customer Service. The following credit cards are accepted: AMEX, Discover card, Master Card, and VISA. Purchase orders are not accepted.

Fees are nonrefundable. It is your responsibility as the applicant to thoroughly review the requirements of the certification for which you are applying. No refunds will be made for applicants who do not appear for testing on the appropriate exam date. There are no group discounts for certification application fees.

Exam Scheduling

After you pay your exam fee to complete the application process, you will receive an exam invitation (Notice to Schedule Exam) email from candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com 15 days before the beginning of your assigned exam window with steps to schedule the exam. Follow the instructions in the email to schedule your exam—online or at a test center—through the online exam scheduling system. You can get more information about your exam window deadline by accessing the “My Credentials” tab in your ISA account.

If you have not received your exam invitation within that time frame, please check your spam or junk folder for an email from candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com, as some server firewalls may block the receipt of the email. If you still are unable to find your exam invitation, please email certifications@isa.org for assistance.

See further related details on the Exam Procedures page.

Exam Windows

If you are applying for CAP or CCST certification, you have a twelve-month exam window. You may take the exam at a Test Center or online during one of three exam windows (see chart below). Each exam window will have a deadline for applications to be submitted. Eligible candidates will only be able to take the exam during the following exam windows.

Exam Window Application Submission Deadline
2023 Window 3: 
1 November 2023 – 31 October 2024
15 September 2023
2024 Window 1:
1 March 2024 – 28 February 2025
15 January 2024
2024 Window 2:
1 July 2025 – 30 June 2025
15 May 2024
2024 Window 3:
1 November 2025 – 31 October 2025
15 September 2024


Review Course Testing: If you have attended a review course (paid for by you or sponsored by a company), you will receive your exam invitation near the end of your review course and have a twelve (12) month exam eligibility period based on the date of your review course.

Digital Badging

After passing the CAP or CCST certification exam, you will earn a digital badge. To access, manage, and/or share your secure digital badge, use your email address and password to enter your BadgeCert portfolio. If it is the first time accessing your portfolio, click “Request new password?” on their login page to create your password. More information about using your digital badge can be found here.

Grievances Appeal Process

If you feel you were wrongly denied certification, either original or renewal, from the CAP or CCST programs, then you have the right to appeal. Review the Grievances Appeal Process.

 

Special Test Accommodations

Candidates who request special test accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (or a similar international standard) must submit their test scheduling requests at least 30 days prior to their preferred test dates. Note that some special test accommodations may not be available for online testing.

If you have a request, email certifications@isa.org.


Contact Meazure Learning

You can contact Meazure Learning by phone at +1 919-572-6880 or email candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com.

Meazure Learning's business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays. Voice mail will accept candidate inquiries outside of these business hours.

Note: Meazure Learning, Scantron, and ProctorU are all one-and-the-same organization.

Important update: Scantron is changing to Meazure Learning. The names Scantron, Examity, and ProctorU may be continue to be used in communications from Meazure Learning during the transition period.

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Killexams : Office of Doctoral Studies

All doctoral students must take a certification examination or examinations as part of their Certification (towards the Ed.D. and Ed.D. CTAS degree) or Master of Philosophy (towards the Ph.D. degree) requirements.

Most Certification Examinations are taken on dates set by the college in February, June, and October, proctored by the Office of Doctoral Studies, however, some programs have take-home or internal examination requirements.

Please click your Department's link on the left to find the Certification Examination requirements for your program.

For those programs that require a Certification Examination Application form, it can be downloaded in the Forms section of our website. Please review our calendar to see when the next examination is being held and when the deadline for submission of the application form is.

Please see the following link for information on the college policy for Certification Examination retakes.

https://www.tc.columbia.edu/policylibrary/associate-provost-enrollment-services/doctoral-certification-examination-retakes/

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Killexams : Certification exam Change Policy

On occasion, the best-laid plans need to be changed. Please understand that changes incur administrative costs both for ABA and our exam partner, Meazure Learning.

Should you need to cancel or reschedule your exam after application, please review the fee schedule and procedures below.

Please note that fees and refunds are based on the dates applicable to your current exam registration.


Before Application Due Date After Application Due Date 2 Business Days or Less Prior to Scheduled exam Date or End of the exam Window

Transfer

to a future exam date/window

No fees $175 fee to ABA Entire exam Fee Forfeited - No Changes Permitted

Reschedule

within the same exam window

No fees $50 fee to Meazure Learning if a testing date had been selected Entire exam Fee Forfeited  - No Changes Permitted

Cancel

Refund of exam Fee minus $100 application fee Refund of exam Fee minus $275 Entire exam Fee Forfeited - No Changes Permitted

ABA will consider waiving fees in case of a medical emergency. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and supporting documentation may be required. If you would like to transfer your certification exam registration to a future exam window (or to entirely cancel), please submit the Exam Window Change/Cancellation Form. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Transfer to a Future exam Date/Window

  • ABA will permit up to two (2) consecutive transfer requests for any reason. Should you not take the exam after the second transfer request, ABA will cancel your registration and provide a partial refund of your exam fee per the fee schedule above. Should you wish to take the exam in the future, a new application and full fee is required.
  • If you would like to transfer your certification exam registration to a future exam window (or to entirely cancel), please submit the Exam Window Change/Cancellation Form. A $175 fee applies.
  • Requests to transfer will not be honored with less than 2 business days prior to the scheduled exam date or the end of the exam window and the entire exam fee will be forfeited.

Reschedule Within the Same exam Window

  • To reschedule your exam date within the same exam window, access Meazure Learning's online scheduling system (referenced in your Notice to Schedule). Your request must be made 2 business days or more prior to your testing date appointment or the entire exam fee will be forfeited. A $50 fee applies.

Cancel

  • Send your cancellation request by completing the Exam Window Change/Cancellation Form.
  • ABA will refund the exam fee minus $275 up until 2 business days prior to the scheduled exam date or end of the exam window.
  • The entire exam fee is forfeited if you cancel less than 2 business days prior to the scheduled exam date or end of the exam window.

View all exam FAQs

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What Is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a formal recognition of expertise in the areas of financial planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and retirement saving.

Owned and awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the designation is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial exams, then continue ongoing annual education programs to sustain their skills and certification.

Key Takeaways

  • A certified financial planner (CFP) has received a formal designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
  • CFPs help individuals in a variety of areas in managing their finances, such as retirement, investing, education, insurance, and taxes.
  • Becoming a CFP is a difficult and stringent process. It requires years of experience, successful completion of standardized exams, a demonstration of ethics, and a formal education.
  • The most important aspect quality of a CFP is that they have a fiduciary duty, meaning they must make decisions with their client's best interests in mind.

Understanding a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

CFPs are there to help individuals manage their finances. This can include a variety of needs, such as investment planning, retirement planning, insurance, and education planning. The most important aspect of a CFP is to be a fiduciary of your assets, meaning that they will make decisions with your best interests in mind.

CFPs are all-encompassing, particularly when compared to investment advisors. CFPs will usually start the process by evaluating your current finances, including any cash, assets, investments, or properties, to come up with an estimate of your income and net worth. They also take a look at your liabilities, such as mortgages and student debt.

From this point on they work with you to come up with an individualized financial plan. For example, say you are nearing retirement, the CFP will create a financial plan that can see you through your retirement years. Or perhaps you have a child that will be starting college. The CFP can help create a financial plan to manage that cost.

A CFP is a financial adviser who has earned a certification that indicates in-depth knowledge of financial planning. The requirements to become a CFP are some of the most difficult and stringent in the financial industry.

CFP and Fiduciary Duty

All CFPs are held to the standard of fiduciary duty. That means they must always put your interests as a client ahead of their own. For example, if they would more money selling one product over another, but the product that made them less money was better for you, that is the product they must recommend.

A CFP's fiduciary duty is clearly laid out by the CFP Board and states "At all times when providing financial advice to a client, a CFP professional must act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best interest of the client."

The board goes on to state that three duties must be met by an adviser with a fiduciary duty. These are (1) duty of loyalty, (2) duty of care, and (3) duty to follow client instructions.

How to Become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Earning the CFP designation involves meeting requirements in four areas: formal education, performance on the CFP exam, relevant work experience, and demonstrated professional ethics.

The education requirements comprise two major components. The candidate must hold a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited university or college. Second, the candidate must complete a list of specific courses in financial planning, as specified by the CFP Board.

Much of this second requirement is typically waived if the candidate holds certain accepted financial designations, such as a chartered financial analyst (CFA) or certified public accountant (CPA) designation, or has a higher degree in business, such as a master of business administration (MBA).

As for professional experience, candidates must prove they have at least three years (or 6,000 hours) of full-time professional experience in the industry, or two years (4,000 hours) in an apprenticeship role.

Lastly, candidates and CFP holders must adhere to the CFP Board's standards of professional conduct. They must also regularly disclose information about any involvement in criminal activity, inquiries by government agencies, bankruptcies, customer complaints, or terminations by employers. The CFP Board conducts an extensive background check on all candidates before granting the certification.

Even successful completion of the above steps doesn't guarantee receipt of the CFP designation. The CFP Board has final discretion on whether to award the designation to an individual.

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Exam

The CFP exam includes 170 multiple-choice on more than 100 courses related to financial planning. The scope includes professional conduct and regulations, financial planning principles, education planning, risk management, insurance, investments, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.

The various Topic areas are weighted, and the most accurate weighting is available on the CFP Board website. Further questions test the candidate's expertise in establishing client-planner relationships and gathering relevant information, and their ability to analyze, develop, communicate, implement, and monitor the recommendations they make to their clients.

Here's some additional information on the administration, costs, and scoring of the CFP exam:

  • Timing: Candidates sit for two three-hour sessions on a single day; a 40-minute break period separates the sessions. Exams are typically offered in three eight-day windows: March, July, and November.
  • Cost: $925 for an exam administered at a U.S. test site, with a discount for early applications and a surcharge for late ones.
  • Passing Score: This is criterion-referenced, which means performance is measured according to a set level of required competency, rather than against the scores of other individuals who have written the same exam. This prevents any advantages or disadvantages that can occur when past exams were of lower or higher difficulty.
  • Retaking the test: If you fail, you may retake the test up to four additional times.

CFP vs. CFA

Though a certified financial planner (CPA) and a chartered financial analyst (CFA) may sound similar, they are different certifications with different job functions and clients. A CFP works with individuals, often retail clients, helping them achieve their financial goals. This includes help in investing and retirement planning.

A CFA works with corporations performing investment analysis. CFAs focus on financial reporting, analysis, and portfolio management. They can trade financial products, such as derivatives, and help in mergers and acquisitions. CFA's usually work for investment banks and hedge funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Do You Need a CFP?

If you are just looking to invest money in stocks and bonds, a CFP probably isn't needed.

If you are looking to manage your finances, investment choices, estate planning, and retirement planning, a CFP can help you with all of those needs.

A CFP is a step above a non-designated financial advisor and has demonstrated expertise in financial planning.

How Much Does a CFP Cost?

How much a CFP costs will depend on your specific needs.

On average, a CFP charges between $1,800 and $2,500 for preparing a full financial plan. You also should expect $4,000 for a flat-fee retainer or $250 per hour for hourly services.

Is CFP the Same as CFA?

No, CFP and CFA are not the same.

A CFP is a certified financial planner who provides financial planning advice to individuals. This includes help with investing, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax law.

A CFA is a chartered financial analyst who may work for an investment bank or hedge fund and performs financial analysis, modeling, trading, and portfolio management services.

Is CFP Equivalent to MBA?

No, a CFP is not equivalent to an MBA.

A certified financial planner (CFP) is qualified to advise individuals on financial planning.

The holder of a master of business degree has studied the way businesses operate.

The career paths differ. A CFP works in financial consulting or wealth management. An MBA may be a business manager, portfolio manager, financial analyst, financial strategist, or even an entrepreneur.

Is the CFP exam Hard?

The CFP exam requires a lot of preparation and covers a wide range of courses in depth. The best way to ensure you pass the CFP exam is by preparing for it well in advance and sticking to a study schedule.

The Bottom Line

Becoming a CFP takes education and experience, as well as a strong grasp of financial ethics. The test to gain this distinction is comprised of 170 questions and is split into two three-hour sessions.

Even if candidates pass the test and meet all the requirements, the CFP Board still has the final say about whether to award this distinction. Given the stringent requirements, CFPs can be assumed to have an in-depth understanding of financial planning.

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