Graduate Certificate - Financial Planning (20791) at Humber Polytechnic - Program overview

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Program overview

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Last updated on 2026-03-12

Program overview

Program Overview

Humber’s Financial Planning graduate certificate program offers a comprehensive pathway to careers in the thriving personal financial services sector. This includes opportunities in banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and financial planning firms. The program equips students with a diverse set of personal financial services, business acumen, and essential soft skills. Additionally, students have the chance to earn the licenses and designations that are highly sought after by financial services institutions. The faculty comprises experienced professionals from the financial services industry, ensuring that students receive relevant and practical knowledge.

Program Structure

The Financial Planning graduate certificate program is designed to be completed in 3 semesters. The program offers flexibility with an online option, allowing students to choose a learning format that best suits their needs. Key features of the program structure include:

Program Length: 3 semesters
Delivery Options: In-person, online asynchronous, online synchronous, and hybrid formats
Work-Integrated Learning: A field experience component that provides practical exposure to the personal financial services industry
Optional Co-operative Education: Students can gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study

This structure ensures that students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, preparing them for successful careers in financial planning.

Featured Experiences

The Financial Planning program at Humber offers several unique experiences that enhance learning and career readiness:

Field Experience: A minimum of 160 hours of practical experience in the personal financial services industry, which can be completed full-time in the third semester.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings through various partnerships.
Professional Practicum: Students gain practice-based experience under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Co-operative Education: Optional paid work terms that allow students to progressively take on more complex roles as they advance in their studies.

These experiences are designed to build essential skills and provide valuable networking opportunities in the financial services sector.

Career Options

Graduates of the Financial Planning program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Financial Advisor: Provide clients with advice on investments, estate planning, and retirement strategies.
Financial Planner: Help clients create comprehensive financial plans to achieve their long-term financial goals.
Investment Advisor: Guide clients in making informed investment decisions based on their financial objectives.
Insurance Agent: Assist clients in selecting appropriate insurance products to protect their assets and manage risks.
Consultant: Use entrepreneurial skills to offer financial services and advice to individuals or businesses.

With the growing demand for financial services, especially among the aging population, graduates are well-positioned to find rewarding careers in this field.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2026-03-12

Program overview

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning program, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

Possess a bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma.
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Degree or college diploma and transcripts (depending on program of interest).

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, the following requirements apply:

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the application process or requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

If English isn’t your first language or if you studied in another language, you must show proof of English proficiency through an approved evaluation. The following English proficiency tests are accepted for the Graduate Certificate - Financial Planning program:

CAEL Online or In-Person: Overall band score of 70
Cambridge English Tests: C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176 (with no single subscore below 169)
Duolingo Language Test: 125 and above
Humber English for Academic Purposes Pathway Program (EAP): Successful completion of all EAP courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 80% in Level 8
IELTS Academic Level: Overall 6.5 AND No band below 6.0
LanguageCert Academic LCA: Overall 70-74 with no skill under 65
MET: 62
PTE Academic: 61 - 64
TOEFL Academic Level: 580 for paper-based test OR 88 (22L, 22W, 22S, 22R) for internet-based test
Integrated Skills in English (ISE): Overall score of 96 and a minimum score of 90 in each skill

*For admission purposes, some programs may require a higher score than the minimum scores stated above.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

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