Certification Requirements
How do I Get My CFE Certification?
Participants in the CFE Program need 3,500 credits to receive the CFE designation. Credits for the CFE Program are broken out into three main categories: Education, Participation and Experience. Requirement for each credit category are broken out as follows:
- 2,500 Education credits;
- 500 Participation credits;
- 500 Experience credits.
CFE Program credits can be earned in different ways.
- Experience: These credits are assigned based on an applicant’s work experience in franchising.
- Education: These credits are assigned through the completion of live and online education. Live education includes in-person events like the CFA National Convention and special CFE accredited seminars; online education includes online courses such as Profit Soup, Profit Mastery and Franklin Covey.
- Participation: These credits are assigned through participation at live events. Participation credits can also be received through attending CFA webinars both live and on-demand.
How Long Does It Take to Get CFE Certification?
Participants in the CFE Program have three years from the date of their enrollment to complete their designation. The time to complete the program will vary based on the individual’s schedule, however on average, most participants will complete the required 3,500 credits within two (2) years.
If you have pre-enrolled for the program, your three-year term will officially start when the program launches in July 2021.
What if I am already registered with the IFA?
If you are already registered for the CFE Program through the IFA, you can continue working towards your designation and now receive credits for your participation in CFA events and educational opportunities as well.