Best Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Courses in India
There are 3 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) courses listed in India, from 3 institutes. Fees are around ₹60,000. Programmes run 6 to 12 months, 12 months plus 1-month Finance Foundation, 10-12 months. All 3 include placement or internship support, and 1 offer EMI. Fees are set by the institute and last checked November 2026.
Institutes on this page teach in person in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, including Shivajinagar, Chintal, Mylapore, Kadavanthara.
VG Learning Destination (VGLD) is a finance and accounting training institute founded by CA Vinod Gupta, and its website footer describes it as a unit of 88Academics India Pvt Ltd. It is headquartered at Jhandewalan Extension in New Delhi, and its site cites a legacy of over 33 years. It prepares candidates for ACCA, US CPA, US CMA, CFA, Enrolled Agent, CIA and CFP, and also teaches financial modelling and IFRS. Most courses run as live online classes, often on weekends, with recordings. The site also lists offices in other Indian cities.
Institute
VG Learning Destination
Course
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Specialisation
Personal Financial Management, Investment Planning and Asset Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management and Insurance Planning, Estate Planning
IMS Proschool, from the IMS Group, teaches finance and accounting qualifications including CFA, ACCA, CFP, CPA and US CMA, along with financial modelling and investment banking operations, and states 14+ years in professional finance education. It lists 17 centres in cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, and also runs live online classes. Its courses prepare students for the exams of bodies such as ACCA and FPSB India, and Proschool also issues its own course certificates.
Institute
IMS Proschool
Course
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Course
Specialisation
Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management and Insurance Planning, Estate Planning, Psychology in Financial Planning, Integrated Financial Planning
FPA Edutech (FPA Edutech Private Limited, also called Financial Planning Academy) is an accounting and finance training institute headquartered in Borivali West, Mumbai. It has run since 2007, was co-founded by Kirttan Shah, Vishal Gada and Jaishank Gupta, and is part of the Sykes and Ray group. It coaches for CFP, ACCA, CMA USA and CFA, runs an Investment Banking Operations Certificate aligned to CISI exams, and sells self-paced short courses in financial modelling, technical analysis and NISM exams. Teaching runs from branches in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad and Vadodara and through live online classes.
Institute
FPA Edutech
Course
CFP Certification Course
Specialisation
Investment Planning, Retirement and Tax Planning, Risk Management and Estate Planning, Integrated Financial Planning and Financial Plan Assessment
Format
Hybrid
Location
Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Centres
Borivali West, Mumbai
Duration
10-12 months
Level
Beginner
EMI available
Yes
Placement / internship assistance
Yes
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course cost in India?
The listed fee is around ₹60,000. 1 of 3 offers EMI, so the fee can be paid monthly. Fees are set by the institute, are approximate, and were last checked November 2026. Confirm the current figure with the institute before you enrol.
How long does a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course take in India?
Listed durations are 6 to 12 months, 12 months plus 1-month Finance Foundation, 10-12 months. Part-time and weekend batches covering the same syllabus run longer than full-time ones, so compare the syllabus rather than the number of months.
Which Certified Financial Planner (CFP) courses in India include placement support?
All 3 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) courses listed in India include placement or internship assistance. Placement support means different things at different institutes, interview preparation, referrals, or a guarantee. Ask which one is being offered, and get it in writing.
Can I take a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course online in India?
1 of the 3 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) courses listed in India is online; the other 2 run in person or hybrid. Online means taught live by an instructor here, not pre-recorded video.
Where are the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) institutes in India?
Institutes offering Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in India have centres in cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, including Shivajinagar, Chintal, Mylapore, Kadavanthara. Each listing names the institute's own centres, so you can choose on travel time as well as on fee.
Do I need a degree to join a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course in India?
Most listings for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) accept beginners and career changers; executive and postgraduate programmes usually ask for work experience or a related degree. Each listing shows its level, so check that field before applying.