AIFP™ | Program Overview

CFI's AI Finance Professional (AIFP™) Certification builds practical, hands-on skills for applying AI across everyday finance workflows.

The program focuses on using AI effectively and responsibly: running AI-assisted analysis, verifying AI outputs against source data and financial logic, and protecting sensitive data.

AIFP™ is designed for finance professionals who want to move beyond generic AI training. Learners work directly with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Excel copilots to clean data, build and audit financial models, forecast, and create charts, dashboards, and executive commentary. The flexible online format lets busy professionals learn at their own pace while building skills they can apply on the job right away.

Skills You'll Gain
AI Fundamentals, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Data & Analysis Basics, Data Visualization, and AI Governance and Responsible Use.
AIFP™ Certifications are great for Financial Analysts, FP&A, Business Intelligence, Corporate Development, Equity Research, and more.

Enrolling in the AIFP™ Certification Program

To enroll in the AIFP™ Certification Program, you must have an active Self-Study or Full-Immersion Subscription. Click here to review and select the subscription that best suits your needs!

No additional fees are required to earn your certification once you've enrolled. If you already have an active Self-Study or Full-Immersion Subscription, the AIFP™ program is already included in your membership.

The AIFP™ Certification can be found at the URL below:

https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/certifications/ai-finance-professional-aifp/

AIFP™ Certification Requirements

Please click here and select "Earning Your Certificate" to learn more about the requirements for earning your AIFP™ certification.

First and foremost: Sign the CFI Honor Pledge - Program candidates must sign and abide by the CFI Honor Pledge to receive and maintain program certification. Failure to abide by the CFI Honor Pledge will result in the revocation of one's certificates.

• Step 1: Prep Courses (optional). Choose from optional prep courses covering Excel, analyst workflow best practices, data visualization, accounting, and reading financial statements. We recommend these for learners who may need to refresh the fundamentals before beginning the core curriculum.
• Step 2: Core Courses. Complete all required core courses to build your skill set in AI for finance, from AI-assisted data cleaning and forecasting to model auditing, dashboards, and responsible AI use.
• Step 3: Elective Courses (optional). Choose from the optional elective courses (Getting Started with Python, Data Analysis With Python, and Introduction to Power Query).
• Step 4: AI Practice Labs (optional). Apply AI across the financial analyst workflow with hands-on practice labs, starting with Structured AI Prompts for Finance.
• Step 5: Final Exam. To qualify for the final exam, 80% must be achieved on each qualifying end-of-course assessment. Once complete, take the 3-hour AIFP™ final exam to earn your program certification. 70% must be achieved on the final exam to become AIFP™ certified.
• Step 6: Get AIFP™ Certified! After completing the program, you will receive a blockchain digital certificate with your new credentials.

Duration and Delivery

Lectures, study materials, and exams are available online worldwide, allowing the program to be completed at any time on a self-paced schedule. Translated subtitles are available.

The estimated time needed to complete the AIFP™ Certification program is 50-60 hours.

No coding background is required. You'll need a computer, a reliable internet connection, and Microsoft Excel 2016 or newer.

AIFP™ Career Paths

The AIFP™ certification teaches the practical, responsible use of AI in finance and provides employers with verifiable evidence of assessed AI skills. Roles where AIFP™ skills apply include:

• Financial Analyst: Evaluate financial and market data to guide business and investment decisions, using AI to test more scenarios and spend more time on interpretation.
• FP&A Analyst: Support the CFO, CEO, and Board with budgets and forecasts, using AI to speed up variance analysis and focus on the drivers behind the numbers.
• Business Intelligence Analyst: Build the reporting leadership relies on, using AI to prepare data, generate insight, and automate recurring dashboards.
• Corporate Development Analyst: Assess acquisitions, partnerships, and investments, using AI to accelerate diligence across large document sets.
• Equity Research Analyst: Build models and publish views on company performance, using AI to speed filing analysis and draft commentary.

Review our interactive career map for additional information about career paths.

AIFP™ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a coding or technical background to enroll?

• No. There are no formal prerequisites for the AIFP™ Certification, and no coding experience is required. The courses guide you step by step through using AI tools in practical finance workflows.

Which AI tools will I use in the program?

• Courses include hands-on exercises with popular large language models such as ChatGPT and Claude, as well as Excel copilots.

Do I have the option to pause my studies in the middle of a course or program?

• CFI's courses are self-paced, allowing learners to learn whenever time permits. Simply click on 'Resume Course' to pick up training where you left off at your convenience.

Why is the total video time different than the number of course hours?

• The hours listed in the course description are the average study hours, including time to watch lectures, download files, complete exercises & assessments, etc.

I took the course assessment more than once. What score will this record on my transcript?

• We offer unlimited attempts on the course assessments. Your transcript will show a PASS or a FAIL for each test score.

Where can I access the AIFP™ final exam?

• The AIFP™ final exam will be available on your student dashboard once you have completed all the requirements.

How long do I have to complete the AIFP™ final exam?

• The AIFP™ final exam must be completed within three hours.

Can I take more than the required courses?

• Yes, of course! Your Self-Study or Full-Immersion subscription gives you access to CFI's full course catalog, including all AI courses and practice labs. You are welcome to take as many courses as you'd like at no additional cost.

I'm already working toward my FMVA®. Can I earn AIFP™ too?

• Yes. Your subscription includes all of CFI's certification programs, so you can enroll in AIFP™ alongside any other program at no additional cost.