Career Resources From CFI

Looking for more information on finance and banking careers and resources to help take yours to the next level? Explore our Career Resources for learning paths, lessons, templates, exercises, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned finance professional looking for ways to advance your career, we’re here to help you reach your goals.

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There are countless career paths across finance and banking—and countless ways CFI can help set you up for success. With certifications, specializations, resources, and productivity tools for everything from financial modeling to commercial banking, you can take your career in any direction.

6 courses

Consisting of over 260+ lessons

20+ interactive exercises

Learn by doing with guided simulations

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Browse CFI’s Certification Programs for Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, and Business Intelligence, or dive into various Specializations like ESG or Real Estate Finance. Our courses are regularly refreshed and updated so your skills and knowledge are relevant and real-world ready.

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Mapping Your Finance Career Path: A Guide to Key Roles and Skills

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Business Intelligence in FP&A: A New Era of Financial Planning and Analysis

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KPIs in FP&A: Measuring What Matters Most

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How to Choose the Best Excel Certification Course for Finance Professionals

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Career Insights: A Day in the Life of an FP&A Analyst

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FP&A Director: Essential Skills, Salary Insights, and Career Pathways

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Navigating Career Growth in Finance: Lessons from Tesla

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How to Choose the Right Career Path in Finance for Your Skills

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Top 5 Excel CPE Courses to Boost Your Finance Skills

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Why CFI is the Ultimate Solution for CPE Compliance

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Investment Banking Career Path

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Debunking the Top 5 Myths About Continuing Professional Education in Finance

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Why Learn With CFI?

CFI is the leading learning and productivity resource for finance and banking professionals for a reason.

Focused on practical skill-building guided by experienced professionals, CFI courses are designed to help you learn by doing and gain real-world knowledge you can put to work right away. On-demand lessons mean you can go at your own pace and learn anytime, from anywhere, and range from beginner to advanced for professionals at any level.

And because CFI memberships offer unlimited access across programs and specializations, you can become an expert in any area of finance you choose.

Over 75% of CFI learners report improved productivity or competency within weeks.

With CFI Career Courses, You Can Discover:

Potential career paths in Commercial Banking based on technical skills and personality types

Buy-side and sell-side roles within Capital Markets

Which Capital Markets career paths may be best suited for you

The details of different roles in Business Intelligence and which skills are essential

The differences between Business Intelligence and Data Science roles

What a typical “day in the life” looks like for certain roles

And more

Who Should Take CFI Career Courses?

Anyone who is curious about the various career paths in finance and banking, getting an inside look at what certain roles entail from real professionals, and how to achieve their goals in their chosen field—whether it’s to start a fresh career, take a new direction, or continue forging a path to success.

Investment professionals

Management consultants

Financial analysts

Registered Provider: National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

All courses are accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the US. Most courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders.

Courses include video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments.