This is a Guide only.

The purpose of this accelerated study plan is to give CFP® Certification Examination candidates a general ideal of how much material they should cover each day to review all of the Keir CFP materials in an 8-week period. For the non-accelerated study plan, please refer to the 12-week schedule.

We do not (on purpose) give a suggested amount of time to spend each day. Most students will find that this will vary from four to six hours per day (a total of 200 to 300 hours to adequately prepare for the exam). The critical recommendation is: “Do not allow work to pile up. Do not put off completing a lesson without a serious reason.”

• Unclear Concept: If you find a concept unclear after spending a reasonable amount of time, call customer service at Keir during normal business hours. They will have an answer for you or have an instructor call you back within 24 hours or less. You can reach customer service at 800-795-5347 or email your questions to our instructors.
• Already Understand This: You may need to spend less time on it, but make sure you are scoring 75% or better on the questions.
• Unfamiliar with Topic: There will be topics in the materials that you are not as familiar with. You will need to spend more time on these topics.
• Family/Personal Emergency: You may need to reschedule both your study time and/or exam time.

Key Concepts built into this agenda:
(1) You must read all topics in the two-volume summary review books.
(2) You must answer all application questions in the two-volume summary review books and all cases in the Case Studies Book (and get at least 75% on them).
(3) You purchased the Essential Keys for CFP® Certification Examination Success Book, comprehensive exam software, and flashcards. If you did not order these items, you will have less to study some days.
(4) You must take the entire 10-hour Simulated Examination one week prior to the exam.
(5) Regular study hours over a period of time are better than putting off studying and cramming at the last minute.
(6) Let ideas sink in. The curriculum does not call for study on Sundays (or any other (one) day of your choosing each week. This will allow time for that week’s topics to sink in.

As long as you accomplish these six things, you may adjust the agenda to fit your life and study style.

We at Keir wish you the best of luck studying for the exam. You can always reach us for questions regarding the content of our materials on Monday through Friday from 9 AM ET to 5 PM ET. Please call us at 800-795-5347 or send us an email. Remember, Keir will get you through!