Certified Financial Consultant® Program

Course Objective

The Certified Financial Consultant® (CFC) designation is awarded to individuals who complete online classes tailored for ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers in key financial areas. The Academy of Finance and Management (AFMA) in Bangladesh is an approved institution authorized by the Institute of Financial Consultants to offer CFC® courses. Upon successful course completion, students can apply for membership with the Institute of Financial Consultants at a special discounted rate. Participants also have the option to earn a Certificate in Business Valuation from Syme Business School by paying an additional certification fee.

Eligibility to join the course

♦ Must have a Master’s degree in Commerce/ Economics and ♦ a minimum of 3 years of job experience.

This course provides skills in business valuation; including the ability to build strong client and employee relations and significant knowledge in valuation issues and positions.
Training in the effective research of prospective clients and developing new business opportunities is also undertaken.
Since business valuation managers supervise teams, those undertaking the training will also be able to delegate and prioritize work effectively across different roles and functional teams; and prepare financial modeling for acquisition/disposition strategies and buy-out.

Class Mode	Course Duration	Exam	CPD Credit	Course Fee	CFC Membership Fee
Online Zoom & Recorded Class	1 Months	At the end of the course, there will be a 40-mark MCQ exam	10 Hours	Tk. 7,000 (including exam fee $35)	For AFMA U$ 160  (Regular U$ 480)

From Institute of Financial Consultant (IFC) Canada. Chartered federally under Letters Patent granted by the Government of Canada, Chartered under the Laws of the State of Delaware USA.

The advantages of certification for higher visibility, opportunities, and jobs.	Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today’s increasingly complex and highly specialized economy, credentials are so important. Sure, you know you’ve got the skills to do the job, but how do you convince potential customers and employers you do? For many career-minded professionals, certification is often the answer.
Potential benefits to the Field	♦ Standardizes practices and/or standards within an industry ♦ Advances the specialty/field ♦ Increases cooperation between organizations in the same discipline ♦ Provides a means for an industry to self-regulate
Potential benefits to those with current Certification	♦ Grants recognition of knowledge and skills by a third party ♦ Enhances professional reputation Provides personal accomplishment ♦ Supports continued professional development ♦ Demonstrates a high level of commitment to the field of practice ♦ Demonstrates a specific level of knowledge and skill Increases opportunities for career advancement and/or increased earnings ♦ Can validate skills and knowledge ♦ Could communicate credibility ♦ Serves as a differentiator in a competitive job market
Potential Benefits to Employers	♦ Improves customer satisfaction Increases competence level of employees ♦ Useful in making employment decisions ♦ Provides professional development opportunities for employees ♦ Ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills Increases confidence in employees’ abilities ♦ Demonstrates employers a commitment to competence ♦ Could provide means to establish and enforce an ethical code ♦ Can provide compliance with industry regulation/ government requirements Increases safety
Potential Benefits to the Public	♦ Standardizes practice and/or standards within an industry ♦ Advances the specialty/field and increases cooperation between organizations in the same discipline ♦ Provides a means for an industry to self-regulate ♦ Helps in identifying qualified service providers Increases confidence in service providers Provides a disciplinary process to follow in case of complaints