There's still time to become NGPF Certified in 2026! With two Certification Course cohorts remaining this year, you have two more opportunities to deepen your personal finance knowledge, build confidence in the classroom, and earn an NGPF certification before the year wraps up. 

NGPF Certification Courses are free and include nine hours of instruction plus a one-hour exam. With both live and self-paced options available, you can choose the format that works best for your schedule.

Cohort 68 Starts September 28 Banking & BudgetingLIVE ON THURSDAYS Paying for CollegeLIVE ON TUESDAYS Consumer Skills Cryptocurrency Insurance Investing Teacher Wealth

Cohort 69 Starts November 9 CareerLIVE ON TUESDAYS Advanced Investing Behavioral Economics Credit Psychology of Money Teacher Wealth

Build your Knowledge and Your NGPF Academy Progress

Each Certification Course earns you 10 NGPF Academy credits, and many states accept Certification Courses for continuing education credit. Complete six Certification Courses, and you'll earn the NGPF Distinguished Educator Award! 

Beyond credentials, Certification Courses are an opportunity to strengthen your content knowledge. Whether you're teaching a topic for the first time or looking to refresh your knowledge, you'll gain greater confidence and practical insights you can bring back to your students. 

Browse the courses and register for Cohort 68 or Cohort 69. We'd love to have you join us for a NGPF Certification Course before the end of 2026!

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.