Anyone can register to take the exam. The FDP Charter is awarded after a Candidate has:

• Successfully completed the FDP exam 
• Completed the online Python class
• Signed and submitted the Code of Ethics Agreement for FDP Charterholders 
• Provided two Professional or Academic References

Preparing

FDP Institute offers three informational webinars to prepare Candidates for exam day. The Charter Information Session, Prometric Test Center & ProProctor Remote Testing Review and Candidate Orientation Sessions discuss the curriculum, provide study tips and exam day preparation recommendations. 

Register for the Exam 
Make sure you have your current passport or driver's license with you when you register. The name on your government issued identification must be exactly the same as on your exam registration. Once you have registered you can log into your FDP account. CAIA members are eligible for a 20% discount of the registration fee.  Learn more. 

Reserve Your Exam Seat 
Through our partnership with Prometric, FDP has over 450 test locations around the globe. The FDP Institute cannot guarantee availability of any test center for any given exam.  Early seat reservation facilitates finding availability on the date/ time that suits you most.   ** seat reservation is on a first come, first serve basis.**

Prepare for the exam 
Exam materials include the Study Guide, Required Readings as listed on the curriculum page and the Practice Questions and Sample Exam. Follow the Candidate Study Guide to ensure you direct your learning to the areas that matter. Carefully review the Candidate Handbook so you are prepared for exam day.

At the start of the FDP exam, all candidates will be asked to sign that they have read and understood the policies below. Only 5 minutes is given to complete this activity therefore we strongly recommend Candidates review these policies in advance of the exam day:

• Non-disclosure policy
• FDP Candidate and Charterholder Agreement
• Online Proctored Exam causes of unsuccessful exam experience and delivery policy 
  (Only applicable to Candidates sitting the online exam)

Complete the online Python class  

Completing the Python class is not required before taking the FDP exam, and is not examined. However this must be completed in order to be eligible for FDP Charterholder status.

Sign Code of Ethics and Provide Professional or Academic References

Complete this form to meet the requirement for the Code of Ethics and providing two professional or academic references.

Earn the FDP Charter
As a FDP Charterholder you will have access to the FDP alumni community.