What Our Students Are Saying

"The Retirement Planning instructor, Michael Bell, was very interactive with the students and strongly encouraged thought and discussion. I was very appreciative of the email he sent about one of my posts to the discussion board and for congratulating me on my exam grade."
Justin in Florida

"I researched many CFP online programs across the country. The FSU curriculum was comprehensive, and after viewing a video of each professor, I realized the commitment that both the professors and the University has made to its students. I'm most appreciative and look forward to the next course in the program. Thank you!"
Gloria in South Carolina

"The instructor has a commendable interpersonal relationship that makes you feel as if you have a direct interface with her. She is also organized, proactive and responsive. The instructor is no doubt a seasoned Financial Planner."
Ebere in Nigeria

"I looked at many online programs and this was by far the best presented. It looked to me that the people running it really knew what they were doing. Other programs seemed thrown together and/or dry by comparison. I have not been disappointed in the choice. I think the standards are very high."
Lesley in Colorado

"I was very pleased with Bruce Hagan's approach to the Investment Planning course. He clearly knows the material in great detail. Some of the topics had the potential to be very technical in nature but Bruce was able to describe them in an easy to understand format while keeping a light hearted tone and throwing in the occasional joke or pop culture reference. Bruce also maintained a pragmatic view on the amount of time students have to spend on the course and kept most of the course work on a weekly basis manageable. I also enjoyed the video links that he provided of him covering a relevant topic on the news."
Andrew in Missouri

"I think that this mode of teaching a course is way superior to the classroom environment. The advantages of the internet are limitless. I think a trend has been established and future college education will be done this way. The class room is antiquated."
Victor in Florida

"Although it’s hard to get a feel for the instruction through an online course, I felt Jim Lee’s weekly emails were very informative, helpful and timely. He also played an active role on the discussion boards which I found helpful."
Bethany in South Carolina

"I was really impressed by this course and by the instructor, in particular. Donna Jordan is very knowledgeable and professional, and this shines through clearly in the content of her online lectures."
Deborah in Israel

"Bethany Atkins-Rice is very personable, and responded promptly to all questions. Furthermore, she pulled off a veritable miracle by getting students like me excited about Income Tax Planning."
Jonathan in Florida


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