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Boston University Center for Professional Education The Center for Professional Education(CPE) at Boston University's Metropolitan College provides the high-quality education you need to excel in your field.

The Center for Professional Education (CPE) at Boston University's Metropolitan College - earn professional certificates in Financial Planning, Fundraising, Genealogy, Paralegal, and Commercial Real Estate Studies.

No two students in BU’s Financial Planning Program have the exact same story.Some are early in their careers and looking...
09/03/2026

No two students in BU’s Financial Planning Program have the exact same story.

Some are early in their careers and looking for the education required for CFP® certification. Others already work in banking, accounting, or finance and want to deepen their expertise. Some are even pursuing an entirely new chapter after years in another profession.

What they all share is the drive to build meaningful careers helping people navigate important financial decisions.

More than 12,000 learners from across the country have chosen BU’s online program because it offers flexibility, practical learning, and a community of professionals who bring different experiences and perspectives into every course.

Meet the students behind the program: https://bit.ly/3RZYp1i

08/25/2026

The Capstone course is where everything starts to feel real.

After building knowledge in investments, retirement planning, taxes, insurance, and estate strategies, students bring it all together by creating and presenting a comprehensive financial plan — the kind of work financial planners do every day with real clients.

Some students choose the instructor-led format for live guidance and collaboration. Others prefer the self-paced option that fits around work and family schedules.

Either way, the goal stays the same: helping students leave the program feeling prepared, confident, and ready for the CFP® exam and beyond.

Explore the curriculum: https://bit.ly/4fZLHYi

08/19/2026

Already hold a CPA, CFA®, CIMA®, ChFC®, CLU®, law license, DBA, or qualifying PhD?

You may be closer to the CFP® exam than you think. Eligible professionals can take Boston University’s Capstone in Financial Planning on its own through the Accelerated Path.

In the Capstone, you’ll apply knowledge across tax, retirement, investments, insurance, risk management, and estate planning to develop and present a comprehensive financial plan based on a realistic case study.

Choose a self-paced format or an instructor-led option.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xBGCga

08/11/2026

One of the biggest questions future students ask is simple: “Can I make this work financially?”

Boston University’s online Financial Planning Program is designed with flexibility in mind, not just in scheduling, but in how students move through the coursework.

Some learners complete the full seven-course program for a bundled tuition rate, while others take courses one at a time to spread out costs and pace themselves around busy lives and careers.

Whether you’re making a career change, building toward CFP® certification, or advancing in the financial services field, the program gives you options that fit different goals and timelines.

Learn more about tuition and course pathways: https://bit.ly/4wXzta4

Built for flexibility. Designed for real-world impact.Boston University’s online Financial Planning Program is fully sel...
06/26/2026

Built for flexibility. Designed for real-world impact.

Boston University’s online Financial Planning Program is fully self-paced and structured across seven core courses, from investments and tax planning to retirement and estate strategies, plus a capstone to bring it all together.

Learn through interactive content, on-demand webinars, and optional weekly live sessions with CFP® professionals. https://bit.ly/4eEUekp

06/04/2026

Your path to CFP® certification should work with your life—not against it. BU’s Stay on Track Webinar Series helps you create a flexible study plan supported by expert instruction, practical tools, and structure that keeps you moving forward.

Get course details: https://bit.ly/3R4JxOl

05/26/2026

Meet a network that’s as driven as you are.

Join 12,000+ learners from across the country, from career changers to experienced advisors, all building their future with Boston University’s online Financial Planning Program.

See who’s choosing BU and why: https://bit.ly/3PTn1rf

Turn knowledge into confident financial guidance.Build expertise in investments, retirement, risk management, and estate...
05/08/2026

Turn knowledge into confident financial guidance.

Build expertise in investments, retirement, risk management, and estate planning while learning to create personalized strategies that reflect each client’s goals, values, and life circumstances.

Boston University’s online Financial Planning Program prepares you to deliver real-world advice and meet the education requirements for the CFP® exam. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mlSRJh

05/04/2026

Choosing the right CFP® study program matters. BU’s Stay on Track Webinar Series offers expert-led guidance, flexible learning, and structured support so you can prepare with confidence and stay on track from start to finish.

See how BU’s Financial Planning certificate can support your path to CFP® certification, explore the program: https://bit.ly/4dAyQw9

At BU Financial Planning, support goes beyond the classroom.Our Stay on Track webinar series gives students access to ex...
04/10/2026

At BU Financial Planning, support goes beyond the classroom.

Our Stay on Track webinar series gives students access to exclusive sessions that help them connect coursework to real-world practice and prepare for what comes next in their careers.

This spring, upcoming topics include From Coursework to Real Clients: Applying What You’ve Learned, which helps students see how areas like retirement planning, investments, taxes, and insurance show up in real client scenarios, and Prepping for CFP® Certification and Your Career on May 13, focused on exam planning, the Capstone course, and career-building steps like additional licensing exams.

It’s one more way BU helps students stay supported, career-focused, and prepared to finish strong.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4mo9tjA

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