Certifications for Financial Coaches and Counselors

For those looking to become respected financial coaches and earn a Certification that meets standards for the highest academic rigor, while providing practical guidance and implementation activities to help them practice the coaching process – this NFEC program is for you.

Certified Personal Financial Wellness Consultants℠ have demonstrated their competencies and have systems in place to support their clients’ efforts to strengthen their financial situations. CPFWC℠ graduates are the only coaches and counselors who exceed the Financial Coaching Standards and Code of Conduct requirements, an achievement that protects both coaches and their clients.

All CPFWC℠ graduates are eligible to attain the highest level of any coaching certification – APFWC℠ – by completing coaching hours that demonstrate alignment with best practices in financial coaching and counseling.

CPFWC℠ graduates who conduct 500 hours of coaching activities and track client progress can earn APFWC℠ credentials. These graduates have completed activities that help build a respected coaching practice. There is no ($0) added investment required for a CPFWC℠ to earn the APFWC℠ credentials.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, the NFEC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. As the only Accredited Provider in the financial educator training space – we set industry standards for financial coaches and best practices for teaching personal finance.