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For invited students at qualifying colleges
Earn yourCertificate in Financial Analysis.
≈ 15 hoursof study
Self-pacedentirely online
4 monthsof course access
Learn Financial Analysis concepts and skills that employers value. Earn a certificate that reflects your achievement.
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YOUR NEXT ACHIEVEMENTTHE CPS CERTIFICATE
Actual award design · Illustrative name, date and credential ID.
Your name. Your achievement.
Issued by the Center for Professional Studies after successful completion.
An earned professional distinctionA credential employers can verifyDesigned to complement your degree
YOUR DEGREE. YOUR PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION.
Your next application.
Another distinction.
Your degree establishes your academic foundation. A Certificate in Financial Analysis from the Center for Professional Studies gives you another earned achievement to present.
Show your professional directionShare an earned, verifiable credential
Illustrative example after successful completion.
Your NameCity, State · Email · LinkedIn
EDUCATION
Your college or universityYour degree · Your field of studyExpected graduation: Month, Year
Center for Professional StudiesCertificate in Financial AnalysisEarned Month, Year · Credential ID
Illustrative résumé after program completion
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Issued Month, Year · Credential IDVerifiable credentialIllustrative LinkedIn entry after successful completion
THE KNOWLEDGE BEHIND YOUR CERTIFICATE
Make your interest in finance
stand out.
When you’re applying for finance, accounting or business opportunities, a focused credential gives you something specific to highlight. Earn your Certificate in Financial Analysis from the Center for Professional Studies while building familiarity with the financial side of business.
Approximately 15 hours · Entirely self-pacedFor eligible students. No additional prerequisites.
- Understand how businesses earn, spend and keep money moving.
- See what financial reports reveal about a company’s performance.
- Explore how investment choices balance opportunity and risk.
YOUR PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
01How analysts make sense of information
Start with the questions analysts ask and how they use information to understand a situation. See how that way of thinking connects to decisions in different kinds of organizations.
02Finding information you can trust
Explore where useful information comes from, how to recognize quality, and why keeping it accurate and organized matters. These foundations support a clearer view of any business.
03Understanding the financial side of business
Get familiar with what a company owns, owes, earns and spends. See how financial reports help explain business performance, then explore how people compare investment opportunities and think about risk.
A new achievement for your next application
Earn your certificate after successful completion, then add it to your résumé, LinkedIn profile and application materials.
How you earn your certificate
Complete the required lessons and quizzes, then follow the course’s Certificate Review instructions. Honors assignments are optional and separate from the standard certificate.
Your education. Your advantage.
Why this certificate matters
Give employers another reason to notice your résumé.
$12K
Earning potential
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
A hiring advantage
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers. Individual results may vary.
96% source: Coursera, 2025 ↗MADE TO COMPLEMENT YOUR STUDIES
Connect your studies
with your next step.
Designed for college students studying finance, accounting, economics, and business, and students in other majors interested in finance and accounting internships where interpreting financial information matters.
Find a different focusROOM FOR YOUR AMBITION
A next step that fits your semester.
Choose your focus
Find a certificate that connects with your studies or the direction you want to explore.
Study at your pace
Work through your program online. Most programs take approximately 10–15 hours of study.
Earn your distinction
Complete the program, receive your certificate, and add your achievement to your professional profile.
THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
A college foundation.
A professional advantage.
You’ve already taken an important step through higher education. CPS helps you build on that foundation with focused programs designed around professional utility.
Created for a qualifying student community
CPS programs are offered by invitation to students at qualifying colleges and in qualifying fields of study. Your eligibility reflects an existing higher-education foundation—and an opportunity to add a professional focus.
Designed from professional needs backward
We begin with the concepts and skills employers value and the knowledge that creates value in a career. Then we build the program around those priorities, with professional usefulness guiding what students learn.
Learning with a purpose beyond the grade
Our aim is understanding you can apply, not simply terminology you can recall. Whether you pursue an internship, employment, freelance work or a venture of your own, the goal is knowledge you can put to use.
AN EMPLOYER-FOCUSED APPROACH
Professional value should mean something to employers.
CPS openly seeks validation from major Fortune 500 companies for its programs and its approach to course design. We have received validation from some of the world’s most significant employers, recognizing our programs as especially useful for helping a résumé stand out.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A clear path
from invitation
to achievement.
Practical answers about eligibility, studying and earning your certificate.
Talk to Student ServicesWho is eligible to enroll?
Your email invitation confirms that you have been made eligible for a program or program category. Follow your invitation’s program link and enrollment details. There are no additional course prerequisites.
How much time will I need?
Plan for around 15 hours of study. The program is entirely online and self-paced, and your enrollment provides four months of access—so you can work around your college schedule.
Will I need to buy software?
You will not need to purchase software to enroll in this program. Any course-specific tools and instructions are explained in the course.
What feedback will I receive on assignments?
You receive detailed, extensive feedback on your assignments to help you understand what you did well and where you can improve. Assignments are usually graded within a few hours.
When will I receive my certificate?
Your certificate is issued after you successfully complete the required coursework and assignments. You can add the achievement to your résumé and LinkedIn profile, and employers can verify your certificate record.
What happens after I enroll?
We email your course login as soon as your payment is confirmed, usually within minutes. You can then begin studying at your own pace.
What if the program is not right for me?
You can receive a full refund within 14 days, before program completion.
Is CPS part of my university?
CPS is an independent online learning provider. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any university. Programs are non-accredited professional development designed to complement your studies.
Can I add a custom emphasis?
Optional custom Emphasis — a separate $99 one-time add-on after enrollment. Connect Financial Analysis with an industry or discipline that interests you. After completing your base program, request an Emphasis focused on your career direction. Your module is prepared following completion and your request; completing it earns an updated certificate that includes the Emphasis. For example, if you are interested in working in investment banking or other corporate financial roles, you could add an emphasis in Financial Markets & Investments. This emphasis would be reflected on your certificate; for example: Certificate in Financial Analysis, Emphasis: Financial Markets & Investments
YOUR NEXT STEP
Your next application.
A new distinction.
A Certificate in Financial Analysis from the Center for Professional Studies. An earned achievement that puts your professional interests on your résumé.
- Course materials and resources
- Student support and program guidance
- Verifiable certificate upon completion
Enrollment open
CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL ANALYSISYou can enroll now.
$99
Student price · Four months of access
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Continuing access renews every 4 months unless canceled.
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