FDP Institute - Registration, Exam Dates & Fees

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Registration, Exam Dates, and Fees

Looking to register multiple Candidates? Corporate / Association discounting & invoicing is available - contact info@fdpinstitute.org

Note the following organizations will fund their employees to study for FDP. To access this funding & any corporate discounts, email info@fdpinstitute.org from your corporate email account:

ABN AMRO (via bloomville.nl)
AllianceBernstein
CariCRIS
Rabobank (via bloomville.nl)

Q2-2026 FDP Exam: Key Dates

Registration Opens

Late Registration Begins

Registration Closes

Exam Window

08 Dec 2025*

30 Mar

20 Apr

04-15 May (at Test Center)

16-24 May (Remote)

Q4-2026 FDP Exam: Key Dates

Registration Opens

Late Registration Begins

Registration Closes

Exam Window

01 Jun*

28 Sep

19 Oct

02-13 Nov (at Test Center)

14-22 Nov (Remote)

* for exclusive pre-sale, ensure you register for a FREE FDP Membership account

2026 Exam & FDP Tutor Fees: Standard rate frozen from 2025

	Standard Registration	Late Registration	Retake
Exam Only	$1,750	$1,950	$500
Exam + FDP Tutor*	$2,000	$2,200	$1,000
FDP Tutor upgrade*	$500	$500	$500

All registration fees are inclusive of a non-refundable $500 enrollment fee. For full refund policies, see below.
Exam registration fee includes selected reading materials but excludes Python eLearning course & recommended textbooks.
FDP Tutor is available from Registration date until close of Exam Window.
* FDP Tutor option is best value when purchased during exam registration (fee of $250 vs $500).
Local sales taxes will be applied, where applicable.
To apply for a Retake, please contact info@fdpinstitute.org
Corporate / Association discounting & invoicing options are available - contact info@fdpinstitute.org

Registration: Key Policies

Exam registration is non-transferrable - registration cannot be transferred to another Cohort, to other individuals, or to different registration types (apart from the FDP Tutor upgrade which is available separately).
Retakes and deferrals are not available for Candidates who are unable to sit for their FDP exam due to late receipt of study materials, failure to secure an exam appointment at either a physical or remote location, or lack of availability of a valid visa or passport.
Enrollment fees are non-refundable. The FDP Institute will grant refunds of exam registration fees only, net of any applicable fees, if registration is cancelled within 14 days of purchase. To cancel a registration please email candidate@fdpinstitute.org.

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