Get the experience (& hours) you need to launch your financial planning career after graduation

Earn CFP Board experience hours & see what REAL financial planning looks like
If you’re in school for business, finance, or financial planning, The Externship is the perfect way to add to your resume this summer.

And if you’re working toward your CFP® certification, you know that experience hours matter. But what if you could earn 500 CFP Board Standard Pathway experience hours and college credit while seeing real client meetings and getting hands-on training from top financial planners?

That’s what The Amplified Planning Externship delivers.

Registration for our 2026 program starts April 1st, and the program runs June 1st through July 31st!

Cost: Just $447
P.S. Ask your professor to partner with Amplified Planning to get a $200 university discount! 
"I just really want to express my gazillion thanks for doing what you are doing. As a wealth management student, I feel like the key takeaways from The Externship will really help me to make sense of what I'm going to learn from my courses by having exposure to the real life applications of the topics."

Wilma
2024 Extern
This 8-week virtual program gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what real financial planners do every day — without the stress of finding an in-person internship or trying to find a job with zero experience. 

From the comfort of your own home or local library, you can gain real client experience, learn financial planning software, and connect with professionals who can help shape your career.

What you get when you join The Externship

  • 500 CFP Board Standard Pathway experience hours (on top of their 40-hour per week maximum!)
  • Potential to work with your college/program to earn credit for attending (ask your professor!)
  • Fulfill your school’s internship requirement (ask your professor!)
  • See real client meetings — and how top advisors interact with clients and build financial plans
  • 8 weeks of deeper learning, putting technical learning into practice
  • Get eMoney certified at no extra cost and gain access to leading industry tools like EncorEstates, Redtail, Asset-Map, and NEW THIS YEAR: Nitrogen and Holistiplan!
  • Learn from 50+ professionals across tax, estate, investment, and retirement planning
  • Discover different career paths and connect with hiring firms
Since 2020, The Externship has been supported by CFP Board, Charles Schwab, and leading organizations nationwide. If you’re serious about financial planning, this is where you start.
"For me, a college student who will soon be entering the job market, The Externship has been rewarding! It has been informative in every module. I have thoroughly enjoyed each speaker and how they gave us an inside scoop of how they initiate conversations and connect with their clients. Huge value."

Robin
2021 Extern

Ready to kickstart your future?

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Dates: The Externship runs from June 1st to July 31st, 2026.
  • Completion: You have until August 31st, 2026 to complete all materials and earn a Certificate of Completion to share with employers, CFP Board, and AFCPE
  • Price: $447 (includes the program and access to included technology!)
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and recordings available for all live content

Since 2020, The Externship has helped thousands of students gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and expand their career opportunities.


The Externship is your insider access to the profession, no matter your major or prerequisites! 
Registration opens April 1st and closes May 22nd, so don’t wait!
Apply for a scholarship here.
Scholarships re-open April 1st, 2026, and close May 8, 2026.