The Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) certification provides you with the knowledge and experience to meet individuals and families where they are, help them build a strong financial foundation, realize their goals, and achieve lasting financial well-being.
With the AFC® Learning System, You’ll Gain:
Comprehensive Exam Preparation
Custom study plan built on your unique knowledge and skill gaps with the AFC® Learning System
Real-World Application
Learn practical skills you’ll use immediately with clients
Expert-Validated Practice Questions
Test your new knowledge and skills with practice questions validated by industry experts.
How Do I Earn My AFC?
The 4 Steps to Certification
Step 1: Education
Have you explored optional tools to help you prepare for the AFC exam?
Explore What's Inside the AFC Learning System
The AFC Learning System is organized into three modules that cover everything from educating clients on debt to building relationships. The knowledge and skills you gain from these materials will help you not only prepare to pass your AFC exam, but also provide even better care for your clients.
There are several pathways available to earn the AFC Certification, many of which include the optional AFC Learning System. Click here to explore all pathway options.
Reading Materials
Online embedded reader plus optional printed books
- MODULE 1: Build Relationships and Make a Plan
- MODULE 2: Educate the Client on Personal Finance
- MODULE 3: Assist the Client with Future Planning
Online Study Tools
All are accessible on a variety of devices
- Assessment: Online assessment helps determine your current knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
- Module Quizzes: Check your understanding of the lessons covered in reading modules and decide whether you need further study or practice on the topic.
- Flashcards: Practice learning key terms and concepts to reinforce your knowledge.
- Glossary: Look up key terms from anywhere in the system with the glossary.
- Resource Center: Additional resources including printable flashcards, related links to key information referenced in the print modules, downloadable e-book versions, and much more!
- Practice Exam: Cap off your studies and confirm exam readiness with the Practice Exam.
Please see the AFC Candidate Handbook for full eligibility criteria.
The Certification Council does not require, provide, accredit, or endorse any specific study guides, training or review courses, or other examination preparation products. The Certification Council, certification staff, certification committee members, and certification subject matter experts do not have involvement in the creation, accreditation, approval, endorsement or delivery of examination review courses, preparatory materials, educational programs, or training programs/products that prepare candidates for the AFC certification examination.