Educational Programs

AFP delivers superior educational programs in finance through a variety of delivery channels - all designed to increase your professional success.

AFP Learning System: Treasury Course
Web-and-text-based program built on the CTP body of knowledge. Useful for general professional development as well as CTP exam preparation. Available in a self-directed or instructor-led format:

• Self-Directed
  Printed study modules accompany testing and interactive applications found on the Web. Available to individuals or groups, with a group reporting function to monitor progress. Learn more

• Instructor-Led
  Participants receive print modules and Web access as with self-directed course, as well as copies of PowerPoint slides used by instructor. Three options are available:

• College/University Course  -  Participating Institutions
  30-hour, non-credit certificate program. Approved for up to 36 CPE credits. Enroll now for the current semester directly participating institutions.

• Instructor-Led with Your Own Facilitator
  An employee with the CTP or CCM designation may lead the course for the company.  Facilitator receives course overview, instructor's manual, and PowerPoint slides on CD-ROM.
  For more information, please contact Jana Mazie at 651.905.2609 or janam@holmescorp.com

• Instructor-Led with AFP Faculty
  A qualified AFP instructor will travel to company's site to lead course. For more information, please contact AFP's Education Dept. at 301.907.2862.

AFP Learning System: Cash Management Fundamentals
This Web-and-text-based course is designed to provide a common foundation of cash management knowledge across the organization. Recommended for entry-level treasury practitioners, financial professionals returning to the profession, bankers and other financial service providers who serve corporate clients, and customer service or operations staff who support cash management systems and processes.

• Self-Directed
  A 12 - 15 hour curriculum designed to get staff up to speed quickly, combines a printed textbook with Web-based testing components and a four-part, real world scenario-based case study to give users a grounding in the essential tools and terminology used in managing corporate cash. Available to individuals or groups, with a group reporting function to monitor progress. Learn more

• Instructor-led College/University Course
  Beginning in Fall, 2004, select universities across the United States will offer the AFP Learning System: Cash Management Fundamentals instructor-led course as a 10 - 12 contact-hour noncredit course through their professional development or continuing education areas. Individuals can collaborate with their peers during evening or weekend classes. This learning method blends face-to-face instruction with the Web based learning tools to provide a robust education experience. A list of schools offering the course will be available Summer of 2004.

AFPOnline CE - COMING SOON!
AFP is pleased to announce a new series of e-learning courses designed for CTPs/CCMs, looking for low-cost, convenient continuing education resources. AFP-developed offerings are selected from AFP's annual conference sessions and cover a broad range of treasury and finance topics. Courses from other educational providers on topics important to today's treasury professionals will be available also. Courses are approved for CTP/CCM re-certification and provide the opportunity to earn from 2-5 credits each.

The 2004 AFP Retail Industry Forum
A one-and-a-half-day educational program delivering new strategies and solutions to issues facing today's retail financial professionals.

Distance Learning Opportunities

Corporate Treasury Management (CTM) Program
The CTM Program is offered at various colleges and universities for enrolled undergraduate students majoring in finance or a business-related field. This program is designed to introduce students to the many career options in the finance profession. It also provides students with the analytical expertise and practical knowledge necessary to excel in finance professions.

Annual Conference

AFP Instructor-led Seminars at your company's site.