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The University of Dallas has partnered with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)® to offer the strongest Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)® exam preparation available. Through our 36-hour preparation course, gain the knowledge you need to sit for the CTP exam while you:
Ernest L. Smith, CTP, M.B.A.
Ernest L. Smith is senior vice president, North Texas regional sales manager at BBVA Compass. Smith is responsible for a staff of 10 TM professionals, providing TM product sales and support to clients in the North Texas region. Before joining BBVA Compass, Smith spent 16 years at JPMorgan Chase, including six years as a Commercial Banker and three years as a Private Client Advisor. Prior to Chase, he spent three years at South Main Bank as Credit Officer and Compliance Officer. Smith has 23 years of banking experience and 15 years of treasury management experience. He received his B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Arizona and his MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Smith has been teaching CTP exam preparation at the University of Dallas since 2011. He is active in the local AFP chapter and has been part of the committee that reviews test questions on the actual CTP exam.
This 12-week program is held online live through the University's Online Learning System on Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Class Dates: August 23 - November 15, 2022
Tuesday, August 23 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 30 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, September 6 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, September 13 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, September 20 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, September 27 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 4 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 11 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 8 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Online Live
Registration deadline: August 8, 2022
Early bird registration deadline: July 23, 2022
Early bird registration period ends 30 days from the start of the class. In order to qualify for the early bird discount, students must fill out and submit (online) the registration form, and submit full payment prior to the early bird deadline.
This course prepares you for the CTP Exam test window: December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023.
Please click here to read a public disclosure about this course.
Tuition includes the four in person Saturday courses, and all course materials required to participate in the class. Tuition fee does not include cost of the aPHR certification exam.
Regular Registration Tuition Rates:
$1,625 - Standard Tuition
$1,463 - Discounted Tuition
Early-Bird Registration Tuition Rates:
Students can qualify for an early bird discount by completing the registration process (including full payment) by the early bird deadline. The early bird period ends 30 days from the start of the class. In order to qualify for the early bird discount, students must fill out and submit the online registration form, and submit full payment prior to the early bird deadline (see registration deadline section for deadline information). Fall 2022 Deadline: July 23, 2022
$1,463 - Standard Tuition
$1,316 - Discounted Tuition
Other Discounts:
Discounts are offered for UD Alumni and Students, UD Employees, Government Employees (federal and local), US Veterans, and AFP or FPA Dallas members. To qualify for the discount, students will be asked to provide an active .edu or .gov email; UD ID; or membership number.
Materials can only be shipped (via FedEx) once payment has been received.
Registration deadline: August 8, 2022
Early bird registration deadline: July 23, 2022
The University of Dallas can accept cash, check, or credit card payments. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express using our online payment portal. Cash is accepted at our Business Office ONLY. Checks can be mailed to:
University of Dallas - Executive Education
Attn: Jennifer Howard
1845 E. Northgate Drive
Irving, TX 75062
For students who need a little help, we have a payment arrangement option available. This allows tuition to be broken down into multiple payments. Executive Education students who wish to participate will be required to fill out an additional online form during the registration process. There is a payment arrangement for regular tuition rates and a separate one for early bird tuition rates.
Payment arrangement for regular tuition rate:
| Month of Payment Arrangement Setup | Payment 1 | Payment 2 | Payment 3 |
| April | April 30 | May 30 | June 30 |
| May | May 30 | June 30 | July 30 |
| June | June 30 | July 30 | August 30 |
| July | July 30 | August 30 | September 30 |
| August | August 30 | September 30 | October 30 |
Payment Amount Information:
| Payment # | Regular Tuition No Discount | Regular Tuition with Affiliate Discount |
| 1 | $500 | $500 |
| 2 | $500 | $500 |
| 3 | $500 | $463 |
| 4 | $165 | N/A |
Payment arrangement for early bird tuition rate:
| Month of Payment Arrangement Setup | Payment 1 | Payment 2 | Payment 3 |
| April | April 30 | May 30 | June 30 |
| May | May 30 | June 30 | July 30 |
| June | June 30 | July 30 | August 30 |
| July | July 23 | August 30 | September 30 |
Payment Amount Information:
| Payment # | Early Bird Tuition with Affiliate Discount | Early Bird Tuition No Other Discount |
| 1 | $500 | $500 |
| 2 | $500 | $500 |
| 3 | $316 | $463 |
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Jennifer Howard at 972-721-5299 or via email.
The Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification, sponsored by the Association
for Financial Professionals (AFP), sets the standard in the finance profession and
is a symbol of excellence in corporate treasury. Earning the CTP credential signifies
that you have demonstrated a mastery of the treasury management body of knowledge,
and skills required to effectively perform critical functions related to corporate
liquidity, capital and risk management.
Whether you’re looking to safeguard your career or seeking a promotion, earning the CTP certification can open a variety of doors, regardless of the economic climate. CTPs can boast:
For more details about the CTP, visit AFP's website.
For more details on the benefits of earning the CTP, visit AFP's website.
The CTP Body of Knowledge is based on the Essentials of Treasury Management, 6th Edition. A list of the chapter title is below.
1. The Role of Treasury Management
2. Regulatory and Legal Environment
3. Banks and Financial Institutions
4. Payment Systems
5. Money Markets
6. Capital Markets
7. Relationship Management and Financial Service Provider Selection
8. Financial Accounting and Reporting
9. Financial Planning and Analysis
10. Introduction to Working Capital Management
11. Working Capital Metrics
12. Disbursements, Collections, and Concentration
13. Short-Term Investing and Borrowing
14. Cash Flow Forecasting
15. Technology in Treasury
16. Enterprise Risk Management
17. Financial Risk Management
18. Treasury Policies and Procedures
19. Long-Term Investments
20. The Capital Structure Decision and Management
For more information, click here.
Individuals who have 1-2 years of full time professional career experience in finance, and who wish to take their career to the next level.
The University of Dallas is committed to helping you achieve your CTP certification goal. Our executive education program utilizes an experienced CTP certified instructor who is a working professional in the field of finance/treasury.
Your instructor will guide you through in-class discussions on the body of knowledge you will be tested on to pass the CTP exam. Our course is designed to help you retain the material effectively and efficiently by providing a structured learning experience that keeps you on track.
Course materials are included in the price of tuition and include the following:
Please note: Course content reflects the general body of knowledge tested by AFP examinations. AFP recommends using the AFP sponsored Exam Prep Platform as a tool for study of the AFP body of knowledge, although no course of study can guarantee or ensure an individual's success on the AFP certification exams.
Please click here to read a public disclosure about this course.
For more information about this course, discount information, or help registering please contact Jennifer Howard via email or 972-721-5299.
