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FPSB® Curriculum · CFP® Specialist Pathway
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Specialist module · the investment core of your CFP® journey

Investment
Planning
Specialist

Investment Planning Specialist is the module where the CFP® curriculum teaches you to manage money — products, portfolios and the discipline behind every allocation. Learn it the HOFP way: practitioner-taught recorded lectures, real-world examples, and a tutor beside you from first module to result day.

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Hybrid program: recorded lectures + live tutor support
A tutor with you till you clear
Practitioner faculty, real client scenarios
Mapped to the official FPSB® curriculum
Recorded lectures + live doubt sessions
Question banks with answer keys
Content updated continuously
Not a recorded course · A guided program

Recordings teach.
A mentor gets you through.

This is a hybrid program. The lectures are recorded so you learn on your schedule — but you are never studying alone. A tutor walks with you through the entire journey: doubts, strategy, exam, result.

Doubt-clearing sessions

Regular live doubt-clearing with faculty — no question stays unanswered, no concept stays half-understood.

One-on-one coaching

Personal coaching available when you need focused attention — on a case type, a calculation, or your weak domain.

Exam mentorship

Guidance on registration, attempt planning and time strategy for your IPS exam — from mentors who've taken students through it.

Flexible & backed up

Learn online or offline; backup lectures make sure life's interruptions never cost you the syllabus.

How we teach

The HOFP method is built the way the Specialist exams test — concept first, then application. You don't memorise markets; you learn to decide like a planner.

1

Learn

Recorded classes and subject-wise notes build every concept in exam-ready form, taught by practising planners.

2

Apply

Worked examples and client scenarios turn theory into decisions — real portfolios, real products, real trade-offs.

3

Ask

Live doubt-clearing sessions and tutor support make sure no concept stays half-understood.

4

Drill

Progressive question banks with answer keys turn understanding into speed — the difference on exam day.

The HOFP difference

Learn from practitioners, not just academicians.

Every faculty member teaching this course runs a real advisory practice. The cases you solve are full of practical scenarios pulled from real client work — Indian products, Indian tax, real trade-offs — so you get a real-world view of financial planning, not just the academic side. And behind every step sits your tutor: stuck anywhere, you ask, we solve, you move.

What's inside the course

Every resource you need for the IPS module, organised the way you'll actually study it — theory first, then application, then question practice.

01

Introduction

Orientation to the IPS module — how it fits into your CFP® certification and how to get the most out of this course.

Orientation
02

Recorded Lectures

Domain-wise recorded classes you can watch on your schedule, taught by practising planners.

Video Classes
03

Class Notes

Subject-wise notes distilling every concept, formula and rule you need for the exam.

Theory
04

Study Material

HOFP study material mapped chapter-by-chapter to the official FPSB® curriculum.

Curriculum
05

Applied Examples

Worked problems and client scenarios pulled from real advisory practice.

Application
06

Question Bank

Progressive question sets with answer keys and revision drills to lock in every domain.

Practice

The library keeps growing. New cases, solutions and question sets are added as the curriculum evolves — everything lands in your course automatically, at no extra cost.

The official FPSB® syllabus, covered end to end

The IPS course is built on three official FPSB® modules, each with global and India-specific chapters — Investment Planning & Asset Management carries the bulk of the exam weight. This program covers all three.

Module One

Personal Financial Management

  • Personal financial situation & budgeting
  • Time value of money
  • Cash flow, emergency funds & liquidity
  • Debt & financing alternatives
  • Cash management & liquid products in India
  • Credit & debt management
Module Two

Investment Planning & Asset Management

  • Asset classes, securities & pooled products
  • Investment risk, theory & performance
  • Asset allocation & wealth management
  • Behavioural finance & suitability
  • Indian financial markets & capital investing
  • Small savings & fixed-income in India
Module Three

Regulatory Environment, Law & Compliance

  • The regulatory environment for advice
  • The client's best interest requirement
  • Compliance & anti-money laundering
  • Indian regulators & their roles
  • Acts governing securities & intermediaries
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The institute behind the course

House of Financial Planners, the education division of Siddhanam Capital, is an authorized education provider of CFP® education in India. We master one curriculum instead of teaching many — and it shows in the depth: realistic scenarios, ethical teaching, honest guidance, and premium education priced to be accessible. Beyond the classroom: resume crafting, career counselling, placement assistance and AI-powered learning tools.

236,300CFP® professionals worldwide
3,534CFP® professionals in India
+9.9%India growth in 2025
29Territories recognise CFP®

Source: FPSB · data as of 31 December 2025. India remains massively under-supplied against demand.

Why a professional should pursue CFP® certification

The value of CFP® certification

Regulators

CFP® professionals rate compliance with laws, adherence to an ethical code and acting in the client's best interest as most important when giving advice.

The public

Consumers rely on the CFP® marks to identify competent, ethical planners who have committed to putting clients' interests first.

Firms & practitioners

Financial services firms value CFP® professionals for productivity and profitability, lower compliance risk and higher client satisfaction.

Where CFP® certificants work

Wealth ManagementPrivate BankingInvestment ConsultancyTax, Retirement & Estate PlanningInsuranceFund ManagementFinancial AdvisoryProduct Design & Marketing

Your pathway to the CFP® marks

The Specialist courses are the Regular Pathway — open to students and professionals alike. Clear all three, then the IFP capstone, and the marks are yours.

Who can register

  • Class 12 (HSC) or above at registration
  • No finance background required
  • Students, career-switchers & professionals
  • Register on the myFPSBLearning portal

The Specialist stage

  • Three Specialist courses: IPS · RTPS · REPS
  • Take them in any order
  • Each ends in its own FPSB® exam
  • Specialist exams held every alternate month

Already experienced?

  • CA / CFA / CPA / MBA with 3+ years' experience?
  • The Fast Track Pathway may let you skip the Specialist stage
  • See our IFP capstone program
  • Ask us — we'll check your eligibility

Not sure where you fit? Talk to us — we'll map your pathway for you.

Roadmap to CFP® certification

Four stages from registration to the marks. This course is your companion for the Investment Planning Specialist stage — education and exam.

Step 1

Register with FPSB

Apply online on the myFPSBLearning portal with your documents; on approval, your Specialist education begins.

Step 2

IPS educationThis course

Complete the Investment Planning Specialist education. This program carries you through it: lectures, notes, doubt sessions, mentorship.

Step 3

IPS examWe prepare you

Specialist exams are held every alternate month. Question banks, drills and exam strategy from mentors who've taken students through it.

Step 4

Onward to the marks

Clear the remaining Specialist modules, then the IFP capstone, the CFP® exam and the Financial Plan Assessment — and you're a CFP® professional.

Exam cadence as per FPSB India, verified September 2026.

Who this is for

Starting your CFP® journey

You're beginning the Specialist stage and want the investment module taught with rigour — most aspirants start here.

MFDs & advisors

You already advise on investments and want the framework, mathematics and discipline behind what you recommend.

Bankers & wealth RMs

You handle client money at a bank, AMC or wealth firm and want a credential-track education in investment planning.

Students speak

HOFP students who walked this exact road — from first module to CFP® certification.

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Full Program Access
₹14,999
₹9,999
+ 18% GST · one-time payment · introductory price, for a limited period
  • Every module unlocked immediately — and every future addition included
  • Recorded lectures + subject-wise class notes
  • Live doubt-clearing and tutor support till you clear
  • Applied examples pulled from real advisory practice
  • Question banks with answer keys
  • Learn at your own pace on the HOFP platform
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Frequently asked questions

How much does the IPS course cost?

₹9,999 plus GST for a limited period (regular price ₹14,999), one-time payment covering full course access.

How long does the IPS course take to complete?

It is self-paced with lifetime access, so candidates typically plan their pace against FPSB's alternate-month exam calendar.

Do I need a finance background to start IPS?

No. The Regular Pathway's base eligibility is a Class 12 pass, and IPS is designed as the entry point for candidates with no finance background.

Is IPS a good starting point if I've never studied CFP subjects before?

Yes, IPS is positioned as the natural first Specialist module for CFP beginners, teaching concept-first, application-second.

I'm worried about the maths — how much is there in IPS?

IPS uses core financial maths such as time value of money and asset-allocation calculations, taught from first principles rather than assumed prior knowledge.

What's the difference between IPS, RTPS and REPS?

IPS covers investment products and personal financial management, RTPS covers retirement and tax planning, and REPS covers risk management and estate planning. All three are Specialist modules feeding into the IFP capstone.

Will I get help if I get stuck on a topic?

Yes, live doubt-clearing sessions, one-on-one coaching, and exam mentorship including registration guidance are included.

Can I see the course before paying?

Yes, a free demo lecture is available before enrolling, requiring only name, mobile, email and city to access.

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