Industry-Recognized Certifications That Set You Apart

CFI certifications help you build skills, gain confidence, and advance in FP&A, investment banking, and corporate finance.

Why Certifications Are the Key to Your Career Growth

Did you know that over 85% of hiring managers, executives, and supervisors prefer candidates with certifications?* Employers value professionals who demonstrate proven expertise, job-ready skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.

A CFI certification signals to top finance firms that you have the skills and dedication to thrive in high-performance roles*.

Gain a Competitive Edge in the Job Market

  • Recognized by Global Employers: Top firms trust and prefer CFI-certified professionals.
  • Master Job-Ready Skills: Learn practical, real-world finance and investment banking skills.
  • Advance Your Career Faster: 75%+ of CFI learners report promotions or new job opportunities.
  • Boost Your Credibility: Earn a certification that proves your expertise to recruiters and hiring managers.

Certifications Employers Trust

CFI certifications help finance professionals stand out in a competitive job market. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, switching careers, or breaking into the industry, our certifications give you the credentials that matter.
Certifications Specializations
  • FMVA
  • BIDA
  • CBCA
  • CMSA
  • FPWMP
  • FTIP
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®)
Learn advanced financial modeling, earn industry-standard credentials, and stand out as a top valuation expert
4.9 (38,692 ratings)
Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®)
Lead the data revolution: Build in-depth expertise with hands-on BI & data analysis courses & labs
4.9 (8,237 ratings)
Commercial Banking& Credit Analyst (CBCA®)
Advance your career with the essential knowledge and skills you'll gain from a commercial lending and banking certification
4.9 (23,660 ratings)
Capital Markets &Securities Analyst (CMSA®)
Master Capital Markets knowledge and skills and stand out as a certified professional
4.9 (13,520 ratings)
Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®)
Get certified online, master technical and soft skills, and stand out to clients–no prior experience necessary
4.9 (24,576 ratings)
FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP®)
Master the emerging technologies driving the future of finance. Earn a FinTech certification, unlock new career opportunities, and increase your earning potential.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Support business leaders in their decision-making with best-in-class financial models to evaluate and forecast the financial performance of a company.
4.9 (4,929 ratings)
Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG)
Become an Environmental, Social, & Governance specialist with valuable skills in investing, financial and corporate strategy, and more, and earn an in-demand ESG certificate upon completion.
4.9 (6,256 ratings)
Leadership Effectiveness
Get actionable frameworks that put people and performance first. This program builds crucial leadership skills for aspiring and senior leaders in finance.
4.9 (104 ratings)
Data Analysis in Excel Certificate
Be the Excel wizard everyone admires! Learn to manipulate and connect data, create and visualize insights from raw data, and leverage the latest Excel tools and add-ins to enhance your productivity.
4.9 (978 ratings)
Business Intelligence Analyst
Develop real-world analytics skills including creating and dashboarding insights for stakeholders, manipulating and connecting related data to supercharge your work, and using industry standard tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
4.8 (3,352 ratings)
Data Science Analyst
Gain practical experience with complex datasets and predictive machine learning models. Earn your Data Science certificate upon completion.
4.9 (1,153 ratings)
Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialist
Prepare for the future of finance by learning about cryptocurrencies and blockchain practically. Understand how to critically analyze digital assets and gain the skills needed to thrive in decentralized finance.
4.8 (166 ratings)
Commercial Real Estate Finance Specialist
Enhance your skill set with a specialization in Commercial Real Estate Finance, covering everything from appraisals to financial models to mortgages, and earn a CREF Certificate upon completion.
4.9 (16,967 ratings)
Business Essentials
Round out your skill set with CFI'S Business Essentials Bundle, covering everything from Excel, PowerPoint, and PitchBook to data visualization to corporate strategy, and earn a BE Certificate upon completion.
4.8 (2,591 ratings)
Macabacus Specialist
Supercharge your Microsoft Office experience with Macabacus, a powerful add-on. Learn advanced tools and automation techniques to effortlessly create error-free and more professional financial models and presentations.
4.8 (40 ratings)

The Career Impact of CFI Certifications

We asked our learners how CFI training transformed their careers—here’s what they had to say:

You’ll Master New Skills Faster:

Over 75% of learners apply their CFI training on the job within just a few months and notice a tangible impact.

You’ll Gain Confidence in Your Role

More than 78% of professionals feel more prepared to handle financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder presentations.

You Could Land a Promotion or a New Job:

Over 78% of CFI learners secure promotions or new roles, leveraging their certifications to stand out.

You’ll Be More Productive and Efficient

More than  75% of learners boost productivity by streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and saving valuable time.

You’ll Stay Ahead of Industry Standards:

Earn CPE/CPD credits with 550+ hours of globally accredited courses, ensuring you remain competitive in the field.

Companies Trust CFI Certification Holders

CFI graduates are hired by leading firms worldwide, including bulge-bracket investment banks, Fortune 500 companies, and top-tier private equity firms. Our alumni work at:

The Source for Job-Ready Resources

Earn industry-recognized certifications that provide a clear path to advancing your career, proving your expertise, and building professional credibility.
Unlock hundreds of ready-to-use templates, cheat sheets, guides, and discounts on must-have finance tools to boost your skills and productivity.
Join a network of experts to support your learning journey, access exclusive resources, and professional development opportunities.
Get personalized advice, resume reviews, cover letter support and access to a vast library of resources. Our experts are committed to your career success, ensuring you grow and thrive professionally.

What Makes CFI Certifications Stand Out

Hands-On Learning: Gain real-world skills through case studies, interactive exercises, and 
Excel-based projects.
Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from seasoned finance professionals with real industry experience.
Career-Boosting Resources: Access resume templates, interview guides, and job search support to help you land your next opportunity.
A Global Community of Finance Professionals: Join a network of over 2 million finance professionals worldwide.

Real Learners. Real Results

Provides a through coverage of all products in the Capital Markets universe with the ability to dig down further in need.
Ian Mackinnon
Director, GFI Group
The epitome of practical financial analysis and with it, you do not need years of practice to know the content.
Matthew Clark
Chief Research Analyst, Money & Markets
Self-learning online format worked well and allowed learning at my own pace. I wish I had taken this course years ago. Thoroughly recommended for anyone.
Dom Robinson
How MSH used CFI to Fuel 40% YoY growth
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How CFI’s training boosted financial modeling skills and organizational impact at YoungMinds UK
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I wish I had taken this training 10 years ago. After taking these courses, I feel more confident in analysing financial statements. I also feel like my models are more auditable and easier to follow.
Alyse Villarreal
Fiscal Officer
Axos Bank’s internship program revamp: Boosting skills and motivation With CFI
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I am recommending corporate finance institute for everyone who are financial professionals.
Ali Abdela A
ICT Directorate Director
The course content is very practical and closely resonates with the real-world work we do.
Ali I
Business & Treasury analyst
CFI has the best delivery mode of difficult topics in Finance.
Victor M
Laboratory Technician
SilverChef and CFI: A story of profitability
SilverChef
Sarh International uses CFI to give learners the experience they want and employers the skills they need.
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CFI has a large catalogue of courses that are well organized and thorough. Makes it easy for me to dive into multiple topics, instead of trying to piece together learning materials.
Jennifer Foster
Investment Banking Associate, Chatham Financial
Provides the BEST educational experience. Even though I don't come from or work directly in Finance, I feel the overall learning through CFI turned out to be a great asset for me.
Geetansh Kakkar
Revenue Operations Manager, Athennian
Helped me grow in my career and added immense value to my CV. I have a much better understanding of the fundamentals and practical knowledge.
Rahul Dhawan
Associate Director, FIS

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