Graduate Certificate in Financial Life Planning
Golden Gate University

Program Details

Earn a Graduate Certificate in Financial Life Planning with Golden Gate University online.  Discover how best to serve clients through studies in behavioral finance and psychology.  This unique certificate is designed as a research-based program, with distinct coursework including but not limited to:

  • Financial therapy
  • Therapeutic interviewing
  • Coaching skills

With these tools, financial planners are prepared to guide clients through sensitive changes, adaptations, and financial success.  Students are able to meet innovative creators in this field of business, creating a broad professional network.  Earn this certificate and become a better asset to your business and consumer with Golden Gate University online.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Golden Gate University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

The WASC Senior College and University Commission accredits universities in California and Hawaii, including Stanford, University of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, San Jose State. GGU has never chosen to apply for the optional AACSB accreditation because its requirements are not consistent with their mission and commitment to have students learn from former and current practitioners rather than pure scholars. To do this, Golden Gate focuses on hiring full and part-time faculty who have a strong practitioner background and bring their practical experience to the classroom. AACSB rules are not consistent with this approach and, unfortunately, many standard rankings such as US News & World Report base their information on AACSB. With more than 68,000 alumni, we are confident that GGU prepares students with knowledge and skills that can be used throughout their careers.

  • AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE BAR
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS (AALS)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Course prerequisites and/or a personal statement may be required.

Restricted States

Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Rhode Island