Tim Vipond

To all of our students:

Thank you for trusting CFI with your financial education.

From the very beginning, our mission has been simple but deeply meaningful: to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to become a world-class finance professional.

We believe that financial knowledge should not be limited to a select few or reserved for those who can afford expensive degrees or exclusive programs. At CFI, we’ve worked hard to break down those barriers — to create practical, industry-relevant training that is accessible, affordable, and recognized around the world.

It’s incredibly rewarding to see how far this mission has reached. Today, our certification programs — especially the FMVA® — have become globally respected credentials that open doors for our students in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, and beyond. But what matters most to us are not the certificates themselves — it’s the real stories of career growth, new opportunities, and personal transformation that we hear from our students every single day.

Student outcomes will always be our top priority. Every course we build, every update we make, and every resource we create is driven by one goal: helping you achieve your full potential.

On behalf of everyone at CFI, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. We are honored to serve you, and we’re excited to continue building the future of finance education together.