The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company and iShares Launch ETFs & Portfolio Construction Certificate Program for Financial Advisors
The College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan Company has launched an ETFs & Portfolio Construction Certificate Program in collaboration with iShares by BlackRock. The program aims to provide financial advisors with comprehensive resources for informed discussions about ETF opportunities in client portfolios.
The U.S. ETF industry showed remarkable growth in 2024, with over 650 new ETFs launched and record-breaking net inflows of approximately $1.1 trillion, surpassing the previous record of $901 billion from 2021. The on-demand course, available through the College's learning platform, gives students 120 days for completion and covers ETF fundamentals, global industry trends, and portfolio diversification strategies.
Il College for Financial Planning—una compagnia di Kaplan ha lanciato un Programma di Certificazione su ETF e Costruzione del Portafoglio in collaborazione con iShares di BlackRock. Il programma si propone di fornire ai consulenti finanziari risorse complete per discussioni informate sulle opportunità degli ETF nei portafogli dei clienti.
L'industria degli ETF statunitense ha mostrato una crescita notevole nel 2024, con oltre 650 nuovi ETF lanciati e afflussi netti record di circa 1,1 trilioni di dollari, superando il precedente record di 901 miliardi di dollari del 2021. Il corso on-demand, disponibile attraverso la piattaforma di apprendimento del College, offre agli studenti 120 giorni per il completamento e copre le basi degli ETF, le tendenze industrali globali e le strategie di diversificazione del portafoglio.
El College for Financial Planning—una empresa de Kaplan ha lanzado un Programa de Certificación en ETFs y Construcción de Portafolios en colaboración con iShares de BlackRock. El programa tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los asesores financieros recursos completos para discusiones informadas sobre las oportunidades de los ETF en los portafolios de los clientes.
La industria de ETF en EE.UU. mostró un crecimiento notable en 2024, con más de 650 nuevos ETFs lanzados y entradas netas récord de aproximadamente 1,1 billones de dólares, superando el récord anterior de 901 mil millones de dólares de 2021. El curso a demanda, disponible a través de la plataforma de aprendizaje del College, ofrece a los estudiantes 120 días para completar y cubre los fundamentos de los ETF, las tendencias globales de la industria y las estrategias de diversificación del portafolio.
재무 계획 대학—카플란 회사는 ETF 및 포트폴리오 구성 인증 프로그램을 블랙록의 아이셰어스와 협력하여 출시했습니다. 이 프로그램은 재무 상담사들에게 고객 포트폴리오에서 ETF 기회에 대한 정보에 입각한 토론을 위해 포괄적인 리소스를 제공하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
2024년 미국 ETF 산업은 650개 이상의 신규 ETF가 출시되고, 2021년의 이전 기록인 9010억 달러를 초과하여 대략 1.1조 달러의 기록적인 순유입을 기록하며 눈에 띄는 성장을 보였습니다. 대학의 학습 플랫폼을 통해 제공되는 주문형 과정은 학생들에게 완료를 위한 120일을 제공하며 ETF 기초, 글로벌 산업 동향, 포트폴리오 다각화 전략을 다룹니다.
Le College for Financial Planning—une entreprise de Kaplan a lancé un Programme de Certificat en ETFs et Construction de Portefeuille en collaboration avec iShares de BlackRock. Le programme vise à fournir aux conseillers financiers des ressources complètes pour des discussions éclairées sur les opportunités des ETF dans les portefeuilles de leurs clients.
L'industrie des ETF aux États-Unis a connu une croissance remarquable en 2024, avec plus de 650 nouveaux ETF lancés et des afflux nets record d'environ 1,1 trillion de dollars, dépassant le précédent record de 901 milliards de dollars en 2021. Le cours à la demande, disponible via la plateforme d'apprentissage du College, offre aux étudiants 120 jours pour le compléter et couvre les fondamentaux des ETF, les tendances mondiales de l'industrie et les stratégies de diversification du portefeuille.
Das College for Financial Planning—ein Unternehmen von Kaplan hat ein ETFs & Portfolio-Konstruktions-Zertifikatsprogramm in Zusammenarbeit mit iShares von BlackRock gestartet. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, Finanzberatern umfassende Ressourcen für informierte Diskussionen über ETF-Möglichkeiten in den Kundenportfolios bereitzustellen.
Die US-ETF-Branche zeigte im Jahr 2024 ein bemerkenswertes Wachstum mit über 650 neuen ETFs und rekordverdächtigen Nettozuflüssen von etwa 1,1 Billionen Dollar, was den vorherigen Rekord von 901 Milliarden Dollar aus dem Jahr 2021 übertraf. Der On-Demand-Kurs, der über die Lernplattform des Colleges erhältlich ist, gibt den Studierenden 120 Tage Zeit zum Abschluss und deckt die Grundlagen von ETFs, globale Branchentrends und Strategien zur Portfoliodiversifizierung ab.
- Record-breaking ETF industry growth with $1.1 trillion net inflows in 2024
- Launch of 650+ new ETFs in 2024, exceeding previous year by 150
- Partnership with BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers
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The collaboration between Kaplan's College for Financial Planning and iShares marks a strategic response to the transformative growth in ETF markets. With
This initiative carries several important implications for the financial services sector:
- The program's launch suggests an anticipated acceleration in ETF adoption, as better-educated advisors are more likely to implement ETF-based strategies
- BlackRock's involvement indicates a strategic push to maintain its market leadership by investing in advisor education, potentially leading to increased iShares ETF adoption
- The 120-day completion window and on-demand format reflects the industry's shift toward flexible, technology-enabled professional development
The timing is particularly significant given the ETF industry's record-breaking year in 2024, surpassing the previous inflow record of
In 2024, the
The new certificate program is designed to equip financial advisors with comprehensive resources and tools to have more informed conversations around the opportunity that ETFs might bring to their clients' portfolios. It covers an understanding of ETF fundamentals, highlights the global trends transforming the industry, and how ETFs can be used to develop a broad range of diversified investment portfolios that pursue client needs. The on-demand course is available through the College’s state-of-the art learning platform that students have up to 120 days to complete.
“ETFs have revolutionized how investors build portfolios and have increasingly become the preferred vehicle for many,” said Daniel Prince,
“Kaplan and BlackRock worked together to make this program available because of a shared commitment to education and investor advocacy,” said Dirk Pantone, president of the College. “The program aims to provide financial advisors with the right tools, education, and resources to have better conversations about ETFs with their clients. Financial advisors who complete this course will be better positioned to unlock opportunities for investors by guiding them through what exchange traded product best fits their risk/return preferences.”
Learn more about the course and enroll by visiting Kaplan's ETF Education Certificate page.
Reporters interested in writing about this new certificate program can contact russell.schaffer@kaplan.com.
About the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company
Founded in 1972, the College for Financial Planning®—A Kaplan Company provides accessible and flexible degree, non-degree, and continuing professional education programs to students nationwide. Shortly after its founding, the College introduced the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, which is now the world's most recognized and respected financial planning credential with more than 100,000 certified professionals. The College for Financial Planning is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. More than 200,000 students have graduated from the College’s programs. For more information, visit www.cffp.edu.
About iShares
iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 1500+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and
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Important Information
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Diversification and asset allocation may not protect against market risk or loss of principal.
Buying and selling shares of ETFs may result in brokerage commissions.
There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained.
The strategies discussed are strictly for illustrative and educational purposes and are not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. There is no guarantee that any strategies discussed will be effective.
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