CFI AI Finance Professional (AIFP) Certification: First Look
CFI has a new AI certification for finance. Here's what they've announced so far, what it costs, and how to save up to 50% through November 9. My full review comes once I've taken it.
What CFI Has Announced So Far
Everything below comes from CFI's program page. Where CFI hasn't published something yet, I've left it out rather than guess.
The Program
- 12 courses across six skill areas
- Practical AI skills across finance workflows
- Tools covered include ChatGPT, Claude, and Excel copilots
- A verifiable credential based on assessed skills
Format
- Self-paced and 100% online
- Translated subtitles
- No formal prerequisites and no coding required
- You need a computer, reliable internet, and Excel 2016 or newer
Pricing
- Included in the annual CFI membership, the same one that covers the FPAP
- One year of access, and you can take as many courses as you want
- Already a member? CFI says AIFP comes at no extra cost
The Six Skill Areas (CFI's Weighting)
| Skill area | Weight |
|---|---|
| AI Fundamentals | 40% |
| Financial Modeling | 22% |
| Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | 12% |
| Data & Analysis Basics | 9% |
| Data Visualization | 9% |
| AI Governance and Responsible Use | 8% |
Who CFI built it for: anyone who wants hands-on skills to put AI to work in finance workflows. CFI points to roles like Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Corporate Development Analyst, and Equity Research Analyst.
Pricing and My Codes
Both plans are annual CFI memberships that include AIFP. These codes run through November 9.
| Plan | List price | With code | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Study | $497/year | $298/year (40% off) | AICERTFPAGUY40 |
| Full Immersion | $847/year | $424/year (50% off) | AICERTFPAGUY50 |
My take so far: I haven't taken AIFP yet, so this isn't a review. I know CFI's courses well (I designed two for their FPAP program), and I'll take this one and write up an honest review once it launches and more details are out. CFI hasn't published the hours, CPE credits, or exam format for AIFP yet, so check those on CFI's page before you buy.