Become a CFP with IOB and UCD
The prestigious designation marks the Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner as being professional, competent and ethical to the highest global standards.
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is the primary route to attaining the CFP® designation, however we also offer some flexible routes for you to attain the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning award via a series of bitesized Professional Certificates and a Diploma accredited by UCD.

Leadership and innovation celebrated at IOB Future of Finance Awards 2026
IWD 2026: New scholarship announced
Next phase of Skills Framework launched for Ireland's funds sector
President’s Education Awards prize winners recognised for the 2024/2025 ...
Stay up to date with our latest insights
View all insightsStay up to date with our latest insights
View all insights View all eventsBegin your journey with IOB today and unlock exclusive member content, events and insights!
Join IOB