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Accredited Personal Finance Instructor (APFI)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization National Financial Educators Council (NFEC)
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must hold the Certified Financial Literacy Professional and the Certified Financial Education Instructor credentials in good standing. 

Designation Training Requirements

Online, self-paced training course

Designation Exam Type

Online, closed book exam

Continuing Education Requirements

Recertification required every three years

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at NFEC Certification Accreditation

Investor Complaint Process

Online at Report Misconduct

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None