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The ETF institute is now affiliated with ETF Central

Through our collaboration with The ETF Institute, ETF Central now offers a comprehensive and go to educational curriculum for financial advisors and ETF industry professionals.

ETF courses and certification for financial advisors & industry professionals

In a rapidly changing investing world, become distinguished. Join a growing community of likeminded professionals and become recognized for your ETF expertise with a Certified ETF Advisor (CETF®) designation.

CETF® is a FINRA listed Professional Designation ›

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Testimonials

Luis Berruga

Former CEO·Global X ETFs

"Given the rapid pace of innovation in the ETF industry, The ETF Institute is offering a comprehensive educational program at a pivotal time. The CETF® program is filled with important information and comprehensive facts and figures that have allowed our employees to enhance their knowledge of ETFs. I would highly recommend this designation to any financial professional looking to take their ETF education to the next level."

Richard Koerner

Vice President, Senior ETF Sales Specialist·Touchstone Investments

"The CETF® is a great program for increasing your knowledge and understanding of the ETF ecosystem. The course will help those new to ETFs and also challenge those with industry experience."

Christi Shell, CWS®, AAMS®, BFA®, CETF®

Managing Director·Shell Capital Management, LLC

"We've been tactically trading a global opportunity set of ETFs since their inception in the 1990s, so I especially liked how thorough the CETF® certification program is. It includes everything from the creation process to the nuances of alternatives beyond stocks and bonds. I think everyone could learn something from this in-depth certification."

Lily Schlosky

Account Executive·Gregory FCA

"The online ETF Certificate course allowed me an opportunity to expand and hone my knowledge of exchange traded products as well as the history and rules behind many of the popular products traded on the stock exchange. All of this helped me be able to speak in a way that allowed me to better serve and understand my clients and those investors whose primary focus is ETF products."

Our Mission

The ETF Institute is the first and only independent organization providing ETF industry professionals and financial advisors with certification, education, and training pertaining to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). By granting the Certified ETF Advisor (CETF®) designation and upholding it as the recognized industry standard, we seek to help financial professionals increase their knowledge of ETFs, enhance their careers, and benefit the general investing public. The ETF Institute awards this designation to candidates who successfully pass a comprehensive examination, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of foundational ETF concepts.

With the growing demand for the CETF® designation, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is mission critical for The ETF Institute. In addition to educating and advancing careers, our certification program will offer opportunities for candidates to think about individual ways they can make a positive impact in bringing more DE&I to everyone in the industry.