FP Canada announced Aug. 6 that it is offering a new online proctoring option for candidates writing the Certified Financial Planner exam or Qualified Associate Financial Planner exam this November.

The organization says this new option is intended to provide candidates “with flexibility and convenience in light of current COVID-19-related health concerns, and ensures all candidates have access to write the certification exams this November.”

Candidates will also have the option to do the exam in-person in regions where test centres are operational.

FP Canada is partnering with Yardstick Assessment Strategies to administer both the in-person and online proctored exams.

This fall's QAFP exam will take place on Nov. 23 and candidates may now sit the CFP exam on any one of three days: Nov. 24, 25 or 26, says FP Canada, which adds that providing the flexibility of more than one date for the CFP exam helps to accommodate the new online proctoring option for candidates and also ensures appropriate physical distancing can be maintained at all in-person exam centres.

"As the global pandemic continues, ensuring the health and safety of our exam candidates, volunteers, staff and all other stakeholders is our top priority," says Cary List, President and CEO, FP Canada. "By adapting and facilitating online proctoring as a new option for the November exams, all candidates can continue on their path towards QAFP certification and CFP certification without further delay."

The deadline to register for the exams is Oct. 27. More information about the November exams is available on the FP Canada website.