International College of Financial Planning ICOFP offers courses such as Certified Financial Planner certification, PGDM in Financial Planning, Registered Financial Prosperity Advisor, and Integrated Diploma in Wealth Management.
Candidates who want to get admission into any of these courses should fill out the online application form. Along with filling out the form, candidates should also upload the necessary documents and pay the necessary application fee. The last date to apply for admission is December 2025 (Tentative).
The college offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning (PGDFP), which mixes globally recognised certifications, like the CFP designation and SEBI-mandated NISM certifications. It is a 3-month online + 8-month on-campus course, and it also provides one-to-one mentorship, which helps students gain hands-on advice on how to launch their own financial advisory business and how to tackle real-world challenges.
Students who want to get admission into the PGDM in Financial Planning course should have a bachelor’s degree in any stream by secure at least 45% marks. Additionally, students who are in the final year of their graduation can also apply for this course.
Another Diploma course offered by this college is the Integrated Diploma in Wealth Management. It is a 6-month programme that combines classroom learning, global certifications, and paid industry exposure. The first two months focus on intensive conceptual learning through online classes, while the next 4 months offer paid on-the-job training with India’s top BFSI placement partners.
Students learn through online classes 5 days a week, and they also get a chance to work as paid interns. Additionally, their stipends range from INR 10,000 to 15,000 per month. Those who want to get admission into this course should be graduates in any stream, and they don’t require any prior financial knowledge. Furthermore, students are selected based on an online aptitude test (75 MCQs, 2 hours) followed by an online interview.
Below is a table showing the International College of Financial Planning Fee Structure for both of these courses:
Course Name | Duration | Total Fees |
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning | 1 year | INR 3,50,000 |
Integrated Diploma in Wealth Management | 6 Months | INR 85,000 |
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is the topmost programme in Personal Finance & Financial Planning. Additionally, it is a global certification valid in 27 countries across the world. This is a membership-based programme similar to CA, CWA, CFA, etc. This means that once you pass the CFP exams, you become a member of the FPSB Board.
CFP course fees vary depending on whether you opt for CFP Online Live Classes or the pre-recorded E-learning mode. Below is a table showing the fee structure for this course:
CFP Level-Wise Fees | Virtual Learning (VL) Regular Pathway | E-Learning (EL) | Fast Track Pathway |
CFP Level 1 | INR 20,000 | INR 15,000 | - |
CFP Level 2 | INR 20,000 | INR 15,000 | - |
CFP Level 3 | INR 20,000 | INR 15,000 | - |
CFP Final | INR 20,000 | INR 15,000 | - |
Total of Level-wise Fees | INR 80,000 | INR 60,000 | INR 45,000 |
4-in-1 CFP Course Fees | INR 60,000 | INR 45,000 | INR 45,000 |
The FPSB reintroduced the CFP Fast Track Pathway (earlier known as the CFP Challenge Pathway) in October 2022. It offers a fast-track route to achieve the prestigious Certified Financial Planner certification. Candidates who are corporate employees should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience at the time of submitting their documents.
Whereas, self-employed individuals should have at least three years of work experience in financial intermediation, distribution, or advisory roles. Candidates who want to get admission into this course should have a CA, CFA, CAIIB, MBA, PGDM, or M.Com, along with a minimum of three years of work experience in the BFSI sector. The table below showcases the fee structure for this course:
Fee Description | Amount (INR) |
Documents Verification | INR 5,000 |
FPSB Fee Registration & E-Book Contents | INR 34,000 |
Financial Plan Assessment Fee | INR 12,000 |
Exam Fee | INR 13,000 |
CFP® Certification | INR 10,500 |
Total Fee | INR 74,500 |
Total Study Fee charged by ICOFP | INR 45,000 |
The Registered Financial Prosperity Advisor (RFPA) is a super-specialised integrated programme offered by the ICOFP in association with Bajaj Capital. It is a 4-month short-term course and has a unique 2-tier structure. The first month is for intensive study, and the next three months are for on-the-job training and a paid internship with Bajaj Capital.
Candidates who want to get admission into this course need to appear for the online test and interview. Furthermore, the course fee for this programme is INR 36,500. Students can enrol by paying INR 15,000 at the time of admission. The remaining payment is due before classes begin.