QAFP® Exam Prep: Core
Self-paced QAFP® exam prep with on-demand recordings, practice materials, focused review resources, mock exams, and weekly office hours.
$399 CAD
QAFP® Exam Prep
Prepare for the QAFP® exam with flexible, expert-designed support from BCC.
Both options include weekly office hours. Choose self-paced study with QAFP® Exam Prep: Core, or get added support with QAFP® Exam Prep: Plus, which also includes a four-hour Exam Writing Skills session.
COURSE OPTIONS
Choose the Option That Fits Your Study Style
Core is a good fit if you want:
- Flexible, independent study
- Self-paced access to on-demand recordings
- Practice materials and review resources
- Mock exams to help you prepare
- Weekly office hours for added support
- A cost-effective way to get exam ready
Plus is a good fit if you want:
- Everything included in Core, including weekly office hours
- A four-hour Exam Writing Skills session
- Help with exam strategy, time management, and written responses
- More structure as exam day approaches
QAFP® Exam Prep: Plus
Everything in Core, including weekly office hours, plus a four-hour Exam Writing Skills session.
$549 CAD
How to become a Qualified Associate Financial Planner™
- 1
Work Experience
Complete 3 years of relevant work experience in the financial services field.
- 2
QAFP® Course
Complete all of the modules, coursework and co-requisites involved in the QAFP® Certification Education Program, available from FP Canada.
- 3
Exam Prep
Our QAFP® Exam Prep programs are designed to help you prepare with confidence, whether you prefer fully self-paced study or added expert support.
Both options include weekly office hours. Choose Core for flexible access to on-demand recordings and review resources, or choose Plus for everything in Core, plus a four-hour Exam Writing Skills session led by BCC's financial planning experts.
- 4
QAFP® Exam
Challenge and pass the QAFP® exam after completing all of your coursework, work experience, post-secondary requirements, and exam prep.
Note: Certification requirements are set by FP Canada. Learners should confirm current certification requirements directly with FP Canada.
Why the QAFP® Designation Matters
The Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ designation helps financial planning professionals demonstrate their knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to client-focused advice.
For many professionals, earning the QAFP® designation can support career growth, strengthen client confidence, and show a commitment to providing informed financial planning guidance. It also helps demonstrate knowledge across important planning areas such as investment planning, tax management, retirement planning, insurance, and estate planning.
THE BCC ADVANTAGE
Why Prepare with BCC?
BCC's exam prep programs are built by recognized financial planning educators who understand what learners need heading into exam day: clear explanations, practical review, realistic practice, and support that fits a busy professional schedule.
With BCC, you get:
- High exam pass rates
- Decades of financial services education experience
- Expert-designed exam prep resources
- Practical practice question walkthroughs
- Support from BCC's student success team
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QAFP® Exam Prep FAQs
Core gives you self-paced access to on-demand recordings, practice materials, review resources, mock exams, and weekly office hours. Plus includes everything in Core, plus a four-hour Exam Writing Skills session.
Yes. Weekly office hours are included with QAFP® Exam Prep: Core.
You can register two ways. From your My Courses dashboard, scroll to the CFP® & QAFP® Office Hours banner near the bottom of the page and select Register Now. Or, from inside your course, open the Resources section and select Exam Prep Office Hours. Both open the same Zoom registration page, where you’ll choose your session time and enter your name and email to get your meeting link.
The Exam Writing Skills session focuses on exam strategy, case study navigation, time management, written responses, and judgment-based scenarios.
Yes. Both Core and Plus include mock exams to help you practise and identify areas for further review.
Core is self-paced, so you can start when you’re ready. Plus also includes self-paced materials, along with a scheduled Exam Writing Skills session.
Choose Core if you want flexible, independent study with weekly office hours included. Choose Plus if you also want focused, live help with exam-writing strategy through the Exam Writing Skills session.
Some employers may reimburse education costs. We recommend checking with your employer directly.
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