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Get NGPF Certified in specific personal finance topics
NGPF now offers online Certification Courses specializing in a single topic in personal finance. Educators strengthen their own content knowledge over 10 hours of professional development and are assessed through a 1-hour exam. NGPF Certified educators are more confident, qualified, and ready for their classroom
WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM CERTIFICATION COURSES
Become NGPF Certified to boost your resume
Deepen your understanding of a specific personal finance topic
Earn badges to add to your email signature and online resume
NGPF CERTIFICATION AT A GLANCE
WEEK 1-2 | Attend 2 two hour sessions of live course |
WEEK 3 | Attend 1-hour live course and 1-hour optional review session. |
EXAM |
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COHORT #14
 | SESSIONSJuly 19th - Aug 3rd |
 | REGISTRATIONCLOSED |
 | EXAM WINDOWAug 4th - 6th |
Course topics offered: Advanced Investing, Behavioral Finance, Credit, Investing, Psychology of Money
*NOTE: The Behavioral Finance Certification Course and Investing Certification Course overlap in time. Please do not register for both of these courses.
**NOTE: The Advanced Investing Certification Course and Psychology of Money Certification Course overlap in time. Please do not register for both of these courses.
CREDIT
10am - 12pm PT / 1pm - 3pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Mon, July 19 |
| SESSION 2 | Wed, July 21 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Mon, July 26 |
| SESSION 4 | Wed, July 28 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Mon, Aug 2 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 4 - 6 |
Behavioral Finance*
7am - 9am PT / 10am - 12pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, July 20 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, July 22 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, July 27 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, July 29 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 3 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 4 - 6 |
Investing*
7am - 9am PT / 10am - 12pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, July 20 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, July 22 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, July 27 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, July 29 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 3 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 4 - 6 |
Advanced Investing**
10am - 12pm PT / 1pm - 3pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, July 20 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, July 22 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, July 27 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, July 29 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 3 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 4 - 6 |
Psychology of Money**
10am - 12pm PT / 1pm - 3pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, July 20 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, July 22 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, July 27 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, July 29 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 3 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 4 - 6 |
COHORT #15
| SESSIONSAug 9th - 24th |
| REGISTRATIONOPEN |
| EXAM WINDOWAug 25th - 27th |
Course topics offered: Banking & Budgeting, Career, Insurance, Paying for College, Taxes
*NOTE: The Taxes Certification Course and Paying for College Certification Course overlap in time. Please do not register for both of these courses.
Banking & Budgeting
10am - 12pm PT / 1pm - 3pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Mon, Aug 9 |
| SESSION 2 | Wed, Aug 11 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Mon, Aug 16 |
| SESSION 4 | Wed, Aug 18 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Mon, Aug 23 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 25 - 27 |
Insurance
1pm - 3pm PT / 4pm - 6pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Mon, Aug 9 |
| SESSION 2 | Wed, Aug 11 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Mon, Aug 16 |
| SESSION 4 | Wed, Aug 18 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Mon, Aug 23 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 25 - 27 |
Career
7am - 9am PT / 10am - 12pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, Aug 10 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, Aug 12 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, Aug 17 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, Aug 19 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 24 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 25 - 27 |
Taxes*
10am - 12pm PT / 1pm - 3pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, Aug 10 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, Aug 12 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, Aug 17 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, Aug 19 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 24 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 25 - 27 |
Paying for College*
10am - 12pm PT / 1pm - 3pm ET
| WEEK 1 | SESSION 1 | Tues, Aug 10 |
| SESSION 2 | Thurs, Aug 12 | |
| WEEK 2 | SESSION 3 | Tues, Aug 17 |
| SESSION 4 | Thurs, Aug 19 | |
| WEEK 3 | SESSION 5 | Tues, Aug 24 |
| EXAM WINDOW | Aug 25 - 27 |
Courses by Topic:
Advanced Investing (Invite Only)
Banking & Budgeting
Behavioral Finance
Career
Credit
Insurance
Investing
Paying for College
Psychology of Money
Taxes
Future Cohorts
More certification courses will be offered in the Fall of 2021!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Certification Courses affect my NGPF Academy credits for the 2021-22 School Year?
Yes, NGPF Certification Courses will count towards your Academy Credits for the 2021-22 school year for those eligible. NGPF Academy is intended only for teachers and educators reaching a multitude of students. Finance professionals and homeschool educators are welcome to attend our professional development offerings but will not receive Academy Credits, gift cards or swag.
To learn more about NGPF Academy, click here.
What can I expect for the NGPF Certification Exam?
Length 30 Questions
Duration 60 Minutes. Once you start the exam, the timer cannot be paused. There will be a timer on the upper right side of the page.
Exam Window You will have a specific time period (usually 48 hours) in which you will need to start and complete the exam. You can view specific exam window end times by looking at your exam invitation email and clicking the link.
Exam Format Multiple choice (with use of open notes)
Scoring You will see your results immediately after completing the exam. Passing grade is 80%
Can I re-take the exam if I miss the exam window or score less than an 80% and do not pass?
Yes, you can! We will send you an exam link during the next exam window to try again.
Can I complete more than 1 Certification at a time?
Yes, you can! You must register for each separately.
I am going to miss a session, what can I do to make it up?
If the current cohort does not have an alternate time or you are unable to attend an alternate session and would like to register for a single session in a future cohort please register on the certification course page when the next cohort registration opens.
If I miss a session, can I still take the Exam?
No, you will need all 9 hours of Certification Course content before becoming eligible for the Exam!
Do I have to renew my NGPF Certification yearly?
No! We do not recommend attending a course you have already completed in previous years, unless we have shared that the course has been completely updated and revamped.
