Last updated: November 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson, OnlineCourseing editor. Past offers checked against CFI’s own promotional and partner emails; live prices, student pricing, the refund policy and renewal terms re-checked on CFI’s site on 1 November 2026. See our review methodology.
By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Bottom line: CFI has run a Black Friday sale in each of the last three years, at 40% off in 2023, up to 45% in 2024 and 40% in 2025. The 2026 sale has not been announced. Right now our price tracker lists 30% off, with code AFF30 on Self-Study and 30% off, with code AFF30 on Full-Immersion. CFI’s own pricing page can show a different figure, because a code’s final price appears only at checkout, so check today’s price against the Black Friday figures below before you decide to wait.
Today: Self-Study $347.90, Full-Immersion $592.90 (list $497 / $847; these figures update automatically when CFI changes its price).
Black Friday at 40%: $298.20 / $508.20. At 45%: $273.35 / $465.85.
Likely timing: CFI emailed its 2025 sale on 17 November and ran Cyber Monday pricing to 3 December.
Students: 50% off all year ($248.50 / $423.50), and CFI says the student rate renews at 50% until you cancel. That beats every recent Black Friday.
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DEAL STATUS, 1 NOVEMBER 2026
No. CFI has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale. On 1 November 2026 its pricing page showed Full-Immersion at $465.85 (45% off $847) and Self-Study at $323.05 (35% off $497), with no end date on the page. That is CFI’s October offer: its 6 October notice to its affiliate partners said it would run “through November 1st”. It may have ended or changed by the time you read this, which is why the prices in the box above update themselves from CFI’s page rather than being typed in by us.
Today’s prices: Self-Study $347.90, Full-Immersion $592.90. We will add the confirmed 2026 discount, dates and any code as soon as CFI publishes them.
CFI says on its own discounts page that some promotions are seasonal or limited-time, “such as Black Friday or New Year’s offers”, that the current discount is always displayed on that page, and that official discounts are applied automatically at checkout, so you do not need a third-party code. That page, not a coupon site, is the place to confirm what is live.
How we track the price
Our price boxes read CFI’s public pricing page each day and switch to the sale price when CFI changes it, then fall back to the list price when a sale ends. Our links go to that same page, so the price you see at checkout is CFI’s own. We do not publish codes that CFI sends only to its email list or to affiliate partners, because they are not public offers and they often stop working when the public sale changes.
CFI Black Friday deals, 2023 to 2025
CORRECTION, SEPTEMBER 2026
An earlier version of this page said CFI’s Black Friday discount had risen every year, from 40% to 50% in 2025, and projected 50% or more for 2026. That was wrong. CFI’s own emails show 40% in 2023, up to 45% in 2024 and 40% in 2025. We replaced the table below with the offers we can document.
The table is built from CFI’s promotional emails and its affiliate-partner notices, which list each year’s discount, codes and dates. CFI’s list prices were $497 for Self-Study and $847 for Full-Immersion when we checked an archived copy of its pricing page from December 2023, and they are the same today, so the percentages are comparable.
| Year | Discount | Codes | Dates | Price at that discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40% off all certifications and memberships | BFCM25 | Announced 17 Nov; Black Friday to 30 Nov; Cyber Monday 1 to 3 Dec | Self-Study $298.20 · Full-Immersion $508.20 |
| 2025 (after) | 30% off | December offer | From 4 Dec | Self-Study $347.90 · Full-Immersion $592.90 |
| 2024 | Up to 45% off | Not stated in the emails we hold | About 27 Nov to 6 Dec (“Cyber Monday Extended”) | Full-Immersion $465.85 at 45% (“save over $380”) |
| 2023 | 40% off | BF40, then CM40 | Black Friday 20 to 26 Nov; Cyber Monday 27 to 29 Nov | Self-Study $298.20 · Full-Immersion $508.20 |
Sources: CFI promotional emails (2023 to 2025) and CFI’s partner notice of 2 December 2025, which said Cyber Monday ran “until December 3rd” and that a 30% December offer started on 4 December.
We could not find a documented CFI Black Friday offer for 2022, so it is not listed. Two patterns matter more than the headline number. First, the discount has not climbed year after year; 40% has been the norm, with one year at up to 45%. Second, Black Friday is not CFI’s only deep discount. In the three weeks before Black Friday 2023 it ran 40% off (code FI40) and two 30% flash sales, in December 2024 it followed Black Friday with a 40% offer, and from 4 December 2025 it switched to 30% off.
What CFI charged in the weeks before Black Friday 2026
In October 2026 CFI ran 45% off Full-Immersion and 35% off Self-Study on its public pricing page. For Full-Immersion that is already the deepest Black Friday discount CFI has offered in three years ($465.85). For Self-Study it is $24.85 more than a 40% Black Friday price would be ($323.05 against $298.20). So if CFI repeats a 40% Black Friday in 2026, Self-Study buyers gain a little by waiting and Full-Immersion buyers gain nothing.
What to expect in 2026
Nothing is confirmed, but the last three years point to a sale of about 40% starting in the second half of November. Timing has varied: the 2023 Black Friday code started on 20 November, the 2024 offer arrived around 27 November, and in 2025 CFI emailed its list on 17 November, two days before its affiliate banners went live on 19 November. Each year the offer carried on past Cyber Monday, to 29 November, 6 December and 3 December respectively. Black Friday 2026 is Friday 27 November and Cyber Monday is 30 November, so a repeat of the 2025 pattern would put CFI’s first email around 16 to 19 November and the last day in the first week of December.
Treat any site promising 50% or more as unverified. Several coupon sites that rank for this search advertise discounts of 50% to 76%, and none of CFI’s own emails from 2023 to 2025 offered that. The exception is student pricing, which is 50% all year.
Should you wait for Cyber Monday instead?
In CFI’s last three sales the Cyber Monday price matched the Black Friday price (40% in 2023 and 2025, the same offer extended in 2024). Cyber Monday has been the last day of the sale. In 2025 the deadline was midnight on 3 December, and CFI’s last email said “Use code BFCM25 before midnight”. If you have decided to buy, buying on the first day of the sale costs the same and gives you the extra study weeks.
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Compare the Black Friday price with what you can pay today, not with the list price. Here is what each option costs for a year:
| Option | Self-Study | Full-Immersion | Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $497.00 | $847.00 | Rarely paid |
| CFI’s price right now | $347.90 | $592.90 | Now |
| October 2026 offer (35% / 45%) | $323.05 | $465.85 | Shown on 1 Nov 2026; partner notice said through 1 Nov |
| Black Friday at 40% | $298.20 | $508.20 | If repeated, late November |
| Black Friday at 45% | $273.35 | $465.85 | Only happened in 2024 |
| Student pricing (50%) | $248.50 | $423.50 | All year, with student verification |
Wait for Black Friday if
- You were not going to start before December anyway.
- You are still deciding whether CFI suits you; use the time on its free course and course previews.
- Today’s price ($347.90 Self-Study, $592.90 Full-Immersion) is still above the Black Friday figures in the table above.
Buy now if
- You need the FMVA or another certification for a job application, review or deadline in the next few months. Two months of study is worth more than a Black Friday saving.
- You are a student: the 50% student rate beats every recent Black Friday and renews at 50%.
- You want Full-Immersion and the 45% offer is still showing: that matches CFI’s best Black Friday on record.
- The current offer is live and you have the time to study now. Most CFI certifications take months to finish, so an earlier start usually matters more than a 5-point discount.
CFI memberships are annual and renew automatically.
A worked example
Say you want the FMVA. CFI’s pricing page says most learners finish a certification in about 3 to 6 months, studying around 8 to 10 hours a week. Buying Self-Study on 1 November at $323.05 instead of waiting for a 40% Black Friday at $298.20 costs $24.85 more, and buys about four extra weeks of study before the year ends. For most people with a job search or review date in the next quarter, those weeks are worth more than the $24.85. If you would not open the course before January, the cheaper price is the better deal.
Other ways to pay less for CFI
- Student pricing. CFI lists 50% off both plans for students ($248.50 Self-Study, $423.50 Full-Immersion), verified with a university email address. If your university does not issue one, CFI accepts a dated student ID, enrollment letter, class schedule, tuition receipt or transcript instead, and the membership “renews at 50% off until canceled” (CFI’s student pricing page). Our CFI student discount guide explains how to qualify.
- The current public offer. CFI runs promotions outside November too: 30% in September 2026 and 35% to 45% in October 2026. Our CFI special offer page tracks the current price.
- Free course first. Since September 2024 CFI has offered free previews of every course plus one complete free course, Careers in Finance, which lets you test the teaching style before paying. Certificates and CPE credits need a membership.
- Employer funding. CFI sells team plans, and many employers reimburse professional training. Ask before you pay yourself.
What a CFI membership includes
The Black Friday discount applies to CFI’s two annual memberships. Both include the full library of 250+ courses, 8 certification exams (FMVA, CBCA, CMSA, BIDA, FPAP and others), 15 shorter specialization programs, 575+ CPE/CPD credits, CFI’s templates and its curated finance job board. The difference is support: Full-Immersion adds CFI’s AI tutor, “Ask an Expert” guidance (five finance questions a week), personalized reviews of your course models, premium templates and partner discounts CFI values at over $300 (PitchBook, FinChat, Koyfin and IBISWorld). Both plans are annual and renew automatically. Our CFI pricing guide compares the plans in detail, and the CFI certifications guide explains which credential fits which career.
For most learners, Self-Study is enough: it includes every certification and course. Full-Immersion earns its extra cost if you want feedback on your models or are actively job-hunting in finance. See our full CFI review for the verdict on quality, and FMVA salary data if you are weighing the return. CFI says a certification you earn stays valid for life with a verifiable digital credential; the yearly fee pays for access to the courses and updates.
What recent CFI learners say
CFI holds a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot. Reading the 40 most recent reviews on 1 November 2026, learners finishing the FMVA and FP&A programs most often praised the practical Excel and modeling work and the instructors’ step-by-step explanations; one reviewer with 30 years in finance took the FMVA to prove they could still build a DCF. The recurring complaint was repetition across courses (several 4-star reviews), and the one 1-star review in the batch, from 19 October, was about CFI declining a refund. On Reddit, buyers in r/CFA described CFI’s countdown timers as a sales tactic because 40% offers came back often, and one 2021 thread warned that the FMVA helps you do the job more than it helps you get the interview. Both points argue for buying when you will use the membership.
How to get the Black Friday price
- Check CFI’s discounts page from mid-November. CFI says the current offer is always shown there.
- Get on CFI’s email list. In 2025 CFI’s own email announced the sale on 17 November, two days before its partner banners went live.
- Confirm the discount at checkout. Codes do not stack. If the checkout shows a smaller discount than the advertised sale, for example because an older code was applied, remove it and re-check before paying.
- Pick the plan before the sale. Decide between Self-Study and Full-Immersion now so a short sale window does not rush you.
- Note the renewal date. Memberships renew automatically each year; you can turn off auto-renewal in your account settings, so set a reminder a week before it.
Refunds and renewals: read this before you pay
CFI’s refund policy says that, except as required by law, all payments are non-refundable, and that canceling stops the next renewal but does not refund the current year. Buyers in the EU, the UK and other places with statutory cancellation rights may have a 14-day window, but CFI says requesting immediate access can end that right, and that a refund can revoke any certificate earned. There is no monthly plan, so a Black Friday purchase is a one-year commitment. CFI’s pricing page does not say whether a sale price carries into the renewal (only the student plan says it renews at 50%), so check the renewal amount in your account before the anniversary.
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Frequently asked questions
Does CFI have a Black Friday sale?
Yes. In each of the last three years CFI ran a Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion on its annual memberships: 40% off in 2023 (codes BF40 and CM40), up to 45% off in 2024, and 40% off in 2025 (code BFCM25). Nothing has been announced for 2026 yet.
When does the CFI Black Friday sale start?
It has started in the second half of November and run into early December. In 2023 the Black Friday code ran from 20 November and Cyber Monday to 29 November; in 2024 the offer ran from about 27 November to 6 December; in 2025 CFI emailed its list on 17 November and ran Cyber Monday pricing until 3 December.
How much is CFI on Black Friday?
At 40% off, Self-Study costs $298.20 a year and Full-Immersion $508.20. At 45% off, they would be $273.35 and $465.85. The list prices are $497 and $847, and CFI’s current prices are $347.90 and $592.90.
Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy CFI?
Only if you would not start before December anyway. Compare today’s prices ($347.90 for Self-Study, $592.90 for Full-Immersion) with a 40% Black Friday price of $298.20 and $508.20: if today’s price is already at or below that, waiting gains you nothing. If you are a student, do not wait: CFI’s student pricing is 50% off all year.
Do I need a coupon code for the CFI Black Friday deal?
Usually not. CFI’s own discounts page says official discounts are applied automatically at checkout. It has published codes such as BF40, CM40 and BFCM25 in past sales, but codes generally do not stack with each other, so check that the checkout shows the full sale discount before you pay.
Can students combine the student discount with Black Friday?
Do not count on it. Discounts at CFI replace each other rather than adding up, and the student rate (50%) has been deeper than any recent Black Friday offer, so students should simply use student pricing.
Does the Black Friday discount apply to monthly plans?
CFI sells annual memberships only, so the sale applies to the yearly Self-Study and Full-Immersion plans. Memberships renew automatically, so note your renewal date and what you will be charged.
Is CFI worth it at the Black Friday price?
For practical financial modeling and Excel skills, most learners say yes: CFI holds a 4.8 Trustpilot rating, and recent reviews praise the hands-on modeling work. It is not a substitute for the CFA or CPA when you need a credential employers screen for. At $298.20 a year for every course and certification, it is good value if you will finish a program within the year.
Can I get a refund if I buy CFI on Black Friday?
Generally no. CFI’s refund policy says payments are non-refundable except where the law requires otherwise, such as a statutory cancellation period in the EU or UK. Canceling only stops the next renewal. Start with the free Careers in Finance course and the course previews before you buy.
Should I wait for Cyber Monday instead of Black Friday?
No. In 2023, 2024 and 2025 CFI’s Cyber Monday price was the same as its Black Friday price, and Cyber Monday was the last day of the sale rather than a deeper discount. In 2025 it ended at midnight on 3 December.
Are the 50% to 76% off CFI coupons online real?
We could not find any CFI offer above 45% for regular members in CFI’s own emails from 2023 to 2025. The only 50% price CFI publishes is student pricing. CFI says official discounts are applied at checkout and shown on its discounts page, so check there before trusting a coupon site.
The verdict
CFI’s Black Friday sale is real and reliable, but it is smaller than many sites claim: 40% in two of the last three years and up to 45% in the other. Before you wait, compare CFI’s current prices ($347.90 / $592.90) with a 40% Black Friday price ($298.20 / $508.20); waiting only pays if today’s price is higher. That is worth it if you would not start until December anyway. If you need the skills or the certificate sooner, buy now, and if you are a student, use the 50% student rate at any time of year. Whichever you choose, the membership is non-refundable and renews each year, so decide on the plan first and set a renewal reminder.
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