CTP Exam Preparation Information

Recommended by AFP as your comprehensive exam preparation resource.

The AFP Learning System Treasury programs provide users with the complete body of knowledge tested on the CTP exam along with an abundance of tools that optimize your study time.

Whether you choose the self-directed learning format or an instructor-led class, you will benefit from the 900 text-based review questions and exercises, the 50 online calculation problems and the bank of 700 online questions that replicate the look and feel of the questions you'll see on the computer-based CTP exam.

• AFP Learning System Treasury - Instructor-led Format
  Benefit from the robust text and Web-based components of the AFP Learning System Treasury participant materials plus the expertise of an Instructor and the study-discipline provided by a classroom setting. All courses use curriculum developed by AFP and are led by AFP-trained facilitators to provide the most reliable and up-to-date CTP exam preparation available.

  Two instructor-led course types available, both completely updated to reflect the new body of knowledge for the 2008-2010 CTP exams.

• 12-14 Week Semester Classes (36 hour curriculum)
  Collaborate with peers from your local area in an evening or weekend classroom setting.

• 3-Day Intensive Exam Review Workshop (18 hour curriculum)
  AFP's highly rated 3-day exam prep workshop is "back by popular demand" to help you bolster exam-day confidence! Provides the "capstone" for your exam preparation work.

• AFP Learning System Treasury - Self-directed Format
  Allows you to work at your own pace at a time and place convenient for you. Available for individuals or an entire staff group.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CTP Examination is based on concepts and experiences in relation to treasury management. Each question on the CTP exam is derived from the body of knowledge, Essentials of Treasury Management, 2nd Edition. *

The Essentials of Treasury Management was developed by a panel of experts to reflect the significant role treasury professionals take in their organizations and the global capital markets. Mastery of the best practices and roles defined in this work, as demonstrated through the CTP, ensures that professionals are prepared for the changing requirements of the profession.

As is often the case with any new text book, some typos have been identified and corrections have been made in subsequent printings. If your copy of Essentials of Treasury Management, 2nd edition is the third printing or earlier, please make note of the corrections in the Errata Document.

Frequently Asked Questions

• CTP Examination Preparation Guide
  Strategies and test taking tips to help you better prepare for the CTP exam. Sample questions, with answer key, are included in this preparation guide.

  Review the Essentials of Treasury Management, 2nd Edition, Chapter Outline for more information about CTP exam question topics.

• CTP Preparation Classes
  Take advantage of CTP Preparation Classes being offered by your local AFP Regional Association.

AFP has established exclusive relationships with the following organizations to provide CTP exam preparation courses outside the United States. Please contact the providers directly:

MENA Region (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia and Morocco)

American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
Dr. Mohamed Amin Hemimy, Executive Director
33 Soliman Abaza Street
Dokki, Cairo, EGYPT
admin@AmCham.org.eg
(202)33381050

People’s Republic of China

Kaplan-Coinage (Beijing Financial Education Centre)
Mr. Denis Dongxu Zhang, Director
Suite 318, Office Tower, Beijing Capital Times Square
88 Chang’an Ave., West.
Beijing, P.R. CHINA 10031
zhangdongxu@bfec.cn
+8610 8391 5263

• CTP Exam Strategies and Test Taking Tips
  Hear George Schilling's webinar CTP Exam Strategies and Test Taking Tips.
  This complimentary webinar is offered before each CTP exam window. Register for the next sesion here.

• CTP Exam Preparation Discussion Board
  Gain and share knowledge with your peers preparing for the CTP Exam through AFP's Discussion Board, e-mail forums available exclusively to AFP members.

• CTP Exam Q &A
  Candidates may request any explanation or clarification on content from the Essentials of Treasury Management, Second Edition. Written inquiries are submitted anonymously to subject matter experts and a response is provided to the candidates within three to five business days. Please note, however, that volunteers are not in a position to provide a detailed tutorial in a topic area. Questions and answers submitted through this service will be posted at www.afponline.org/ctpprep. Candidates are encouraged to regularly visit this site for updates. Submit your questions to ctpqa@afponline.org.

  Questions will be answered by volunteer subject matter experts and posted on this page. Please allow 5 business days for a response.

• CTP Exam Study Network
  A peer network to help you prepare for the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions