Study location	Canada, Ontario, Kitchener
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	1032

Tuition fee	CA$17,910 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$14,935), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university. Note: Applicants with an insufficient business background may be required to complete an introductory business course. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 Other accepted language tests

More information	conestogac.on.ca/..ncial-planning-services

Overview

Completion of this accelerated two-semester program will allow students to obtain an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in the field of financial planning. The program will provide students with all of the educational requirements to challenge the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) Level 1 and Level 2 Examinations (for CFP Professionals) and optional licensing opportunities with industry regulators such as the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Mutual Fund Dealer Association (MFDA) and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) for insurance licensing purposes. The progressive course of study combines courses designed at Conestoga with those originating from industry standard-setting organizations to prepare students for employment opportunities in banking, insurance, private wealth, brokerage and/or independent practice.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program are qualified to work in a variety of financial sector positions. These include banks, trust companies, insurance companies, mutual/fund investment companies, full-service and discount brokerage firms, as well as financial planning firms.