Earn your Financial Coach Certification

The Certified Professional Financial Coach™ program is the industry-leading designation for financial coaches. This certification is earned by an elite group of coaches who are committed to their clients, their business, and the financial coaching industry. CPF Coaches have completed extensive training through the Financial Coach Academy and are held to rigorous ethical standards. They are not hobbyists. They are certified professional financial coaches. We recommend coaches are at least half way through the Financial Coach Academy before they apply to become CPF Coaches. CPF Coaches have completed extensive training and are held to rigorous ethical standards. They are not hobbyists. They are certified professional financial coaches.
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Pricing options

We offer two payment options - a pay-in-full and a 6-pay option

Distinguish Yourself

Certification demonstrates your credibility as a top tier financial coach in this expanding and evolving coaching industry.

Build Your Future

Join an elite group of financial coaches who uphold themselves as leaders in the industry and are striving to elevate their skills and the industry as a whole

Make an impact

Financial coaches have the ability to effect positive change in people’s lives. CPFCoaches have demonstrated their ability to help their clients in life-changing ways.

The Financial Coach Academy is the educational prerequisite to the Certified Professional Financial Coach designation. You can find out more or register for FCA here.

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For the full details on certification requirements, pricing, application process, testing modules, check out the website.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started Guide

    • Welcome letter from the Director of Certification - Please read first

    • Application - please complete before moving forward

    • Frequently Asked Questions

    • CFPCoach Candidate Application Handbook

    • Code of Ethics

    • Contact Us
  • 2

    Module 1: Short Essay

    • Make sure your answers don't get lost - Read this first

    • CPFCoach Short Essay Introduction

    • CPFCoach Short Essay Submission Instructions

    • CPFCoach Short Essay Grading Criteria

    • CPFCoach Short Essay Submission Form
  • 3

    Module 2: Case studies

    • CPFCoach Case study Introduction

    • CPFCoach Case Studies Submission Instructions

    • CPFCoach case studies grading criteria
  • 4

    Module 3: Supplemental Materials

    • CPFCoach Supplemental Material Introduction

    • CPFCoach Supplemental Materials Submission Instructions

    • CPFCoach Supplemental Materials Grading Criteria
  • 5

    Module 4: Client testimonials

    • CPFCoach client testimonial Introduction

    • CPFCoach Client testimonial Submission Instructions

    • CPFCoach Client Testimonial Grading Criteria

    • CPFCoach Candidate Client Testimonial Form

    • CPFCoach proof of 10 clients submission form
  • 6

    Module 5: Why Video

    • CPFCoach Why Video Introduction

    • CPFCoach Why Video Submission Instructions

    • CPFCoach Why Video Grading Criteria
  • 7

    Module 6: Multiple Choice Examination

    • CPFCoach Multiple Choice Introduction

    • CPFCoach Multiple Choice Submission Instructions

    • CPFCoach Multiple Choice Examination
  • 8

    Next steps

    • Next steps

About the Program Director

Michael Dickey

COO and Head of Training

Michael is a self-proclaimed “spender” but experienced first hand the profound impact budgeting, goal-setting, and financial organization can have on our lives. After getting trained and practicing for 15 years as a Certified Athletic Trainer, he began to immerse himself in financial knowledge - both technical expertise and behavioral insights. Michael is VP of marketing and has implemented social media, marketing and web management systems from the ground up.  Michael understands the intricacies of marketing for Financial Coaching better than anyone and loves to share his insights and strategies with others.  He is the co-host and executive producer of the “The Saver and the Spender” Podcast. Michael also leads our Corporate division - teaching small and large groups of employees “how to do all this money stuff”. His passion is in showing employers just how easy and beneficial it can be for them to truly support their employees in financial education and empowerment.

Pricing options

We offer two payment options - a pay-in-full and a 6-pay option

Have questions?

We look forward to connecting with you!

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    info@cpfcoach.com

  • Call us

    (480) 788-4588

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    333 E. Cullumber Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234