Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE ® )
Are you passionate about helping people with their money so they can improve their lives? If so, you’re in the right place.
AFCPE certifies, educates, and supports professionals like you – who are making an impact on the financial wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
Certification:
Become AFC® Certified: The Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) is the gold standard in financial counseling, coaching, and education, providing you with the knowledge, skills, credibility, and confidence to make lasting impact in the lives of the people you serve.
Thinking about pursuing an AFC? Join us for one of our monthly Wanna be an AFC® webinars to learn why it might be a good fit for you.
Education + Connection:
Join or renew your AFCPE Membership: You don’t have to be certified through AFCPE to be a member. Membership is made up of professionals working across the personal finance continuum. It provides free access to AFCPE continuing education webinars – both live on demand, virtual meet ups and community discussion boards to grow in your work and your career, access to our research journal, and more.
Special for UMD Personal Finance Seminar attendees:
Use code UMD_AFCPE2024 to save 10% off AFCPE Membership.
Take an Essentials Course: Essentials courses are online and self-paced, providing you with specialized skills or knowledge to enhance your work with clients.
- Financial Inclusion Essentials – Newly refreshed: Join our demo on May 22!
- DEI Essentials
- Military Essentials
- College Finance Essentials
- Money Management Essentials
- Coming Soon: Coaching Essentials
Attend the AFCPE Symposium: Join us November 20-22, 2024, in Columbus, OH or virtually!
- Invitation to Present: Submit your proposal by Friday, May 10!
Check out the video learn more: AFCPE Symposium
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a 21st century agency that implements and enforces Federal consumer financial law and ensures that markets for consumer financial products are fair, transparent, and competitive. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Take a look at the videos linked below to find out more: