KCE Offers Certified Financial Planner Classes Online

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Kaplan Continuing Education Offers Certified Financial Planner Classes Online

Pursue A Career as a Certified Financial Planner™ With Kaplan Continuing Education And Prepare For The CFP® Exam.

Davenport, IA – 3/19, 2008 – Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE) today announced online programs to prepare financial services professionals to earn their CFP® certification. KCE’s Certified Financial Planner™ online classes are designed with your career goals in mind covering the latest topics from the CFP® Board.

“The goal of our programs is to help professionals accelerate their careers in high-growth industries like those in the financial sector,” said Ron Trautman, Vice President and General Manager of Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE).

Certified Financial Planner™ online classes are accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the worldand include extensive training in the principles, techniques and strategies for financial planner careers.

Financial professionals who attain their CFP® certification stand out in a competitive marketplace and increase their earning potential. Certified Financial Planners™ can leverage their skills to provide clients with comprehensive financial plans, including advice on tax management, insurance, estate planning and retirement.

With more than 70 years of innovative education experience, Kaplan University’s programs empower professionals to take their career to the next level by giving them a real-world education with the flexibility to earn th on their own terms, in their own time. Programs can be completed as little as 9 months.

Enroll and take the first step in earning your Certified Financial Planner™ designation. Online classes begin immediately. For more information on Kaplan Continuing Education, visit www.kaplancontinuingeducation.com.

About Kaplan Higher Education

Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 75,000 students through 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.kaplan.com.

About Kaplan University

Kaplan University, based in Davenport, Iowa, is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The University offers more than 100 academic programs and currently serves more than 38,000 online and on-ground students, with support centers in Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Phoenix. To learn more, visit www.kaplanuniversitynews.com.

About Kaplan Continuing Education

Kaplan Continuing Education provides online career education and training to professionals looking for interactive, web-based learning in high-demand, high-reward fields. Our programs are designed to provide the educational foundation needed to earn professional designations such as the Certified Financial Planner™. Through upgraded online classrooms, instructor-facilitated learning, and personalized support services, KCE can help professionals take their financial planner careers to the next level. For more information, visit www.kaplancontinuingeducation.com.

* Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the federally registered certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and , which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements. Kaplan University does not certify individuals to use the CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, , and federally registered certification marks. CFP® certification is granted only by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., to those persons who, in addition to completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met its ethics, experience, and examination requirements.

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