Certified Global FP&A Program Overview
Best for those wanting a well-rounded program with live instruction at a value price.
Program Name:
Certified Global FP&A Professional (CGFPA®)
Program Type:
Professional Certification
Eligibility Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or accounting cert required, work experience recommended
Duration:
6-month program - 2-hour live sessions every Saturday
Time Commitment:
75 - 100 hours, 3-4 hours every week
Cost:
$1,495 for full payment. Flexible payment options available: 5 monthly installments of $299
Use code: FPAGUY to save $200 on the program cost.
Certificate Overview:
The Certified Global FP&A Professional (CGFPA®) program by FP&A Professionals Institute is a certification designed to equip learners with skills in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering. This certification emphasizes real-world applications, covering a broad range of topics including financial modeling, management reporting, and the integration of AI into finance. The program is delivered entirely online, combining video lectures, case studies, and practical exercises to prepare participants for roles in FP&A or to elevate their FP&A careers. The program directors for the program are Asif Masani and Dhawal Parvatikar
Program Curriculum:
Module 1: Introduction to FP&A
Module 2: Financial Analysis
Module 3: Strategy
Module 4: Management Reporting
Module 5: Financial Modeling
Module 6: Introduction to Data Analytics
Module 7: Budgeting & Forecasting
Module 8: AI for Finance & FP&A
Module 9: Storytelling & Presentations
Module 10: Business Partnering
Key Features:
Flexible, self-paced online learning
Live coaching program with 10 core models
Personalized session with a career coach
Placement support
Alumni community
Strengths:
Program covers emerging trends such as AI and automation
The program provides additional resources such as podcasts to listen to further learning for each module
Flexible payment options make it accessible
Provides job placement support
Opportunities/Things to Remember:
The program is relatively new and not as well-known as other programs
Less instructors when compared to other programs like CFI and Wharton Online
The program does not have the global reach of the more well-established programs
No requirement for continuing education credits to maintain certification
The testing process to complete the program could be more rigorous
The FP&A Guy’s Thoughts:
This is a relatively new program and will develop over time. I love that it includes live instruction, which you do not get from the other programs. I also love that one of the resources they include with each module is links to different podcast episodes I have done on the subject. The price of the program is attractive, and I believe this program offers the best value for the price. I have some concerns about how well they will support people globally with live training sessions and instructors, primarily in the Middle East and Asia. I am excited to watch this program grow as Asif is dedicated to helping elevate the FP&A profession, as demonstrated by his two books.
If you have questions about this program or any of the other programs, feel free to email me at pbarnhurst@thefpandaguy.com