Last updated: September 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson, OnlineCourseing editor. Past offers checked against CFI’s own promotional and partner emails; live prices re-checked on CFI’s site on 21 September 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 CFI is already taking 30% off without a code, so waiting until late November saves about $50 on Self-Study and $85 on Full-Immersion if the discount returns at 40%.
- Today (21 Sept 2026): Self-Study $347.90, Full-Immersion $592.90 (30% off $497 / $847).
- Black Friday at 40%: $298.20 / $508.20. At 45%: $273.35 / $465.85.
- Likely timing: mid-to-late November, with Cyber Monday pricing into early December.
- Students: 50% off all year ($248.50 / $423.50), which beats every recent Black Friday.
Is the CFI Black Friday sale live right now?
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DEAL STATUS, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
No. CFI has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale. Its pricing page is currently taking 30% off both annual plans automatically, which brings Self-Study to $347.90 and Full-Immersion to $592.90. We will update this page with the confirmed 2026 discount, dates and any code as soon as CFI publishes them.
CFI says on its own discounts page that seasonal offers such as Black Friday are shown there while they run, and that official discounts are applied automatically at checkout. That page, not a coupon site, is the place to confirm what is live.
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 have 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 to 3 Dec | Self-Study $298.20 · Full-Immersion $508.20 |
| 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 20–26 Nov; Cyber Monday 27–29 Nov | Self-Study $298.20 · Full-Immersion $508.20 |
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 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.
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 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 offer live on 21 Sept 2026 (30%) | $347.90 | $592.90 | Now |
| 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 courses.
- You want Full-Immersion, where the gap is larger ($84.70 at 40%, $127.05 at 45%).
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 $50.
- You are a student: the 50% student rate beats every recent Black Friday.
- 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 10-point discount.
Other ways to pay less for CFI
- Student pricing. CFI lists 50% off both plans for students, verified with a university email address or alternative enrolment documents (CFI student pricing). Our CFI student discount guide explains how to qualify.
- The current public offer. CFI regularly runs 20–30% promotions outside November. In September 2026 it is 30%, applied automatically. Our CFI discount code page tracks the current code and price.
- Free courses first. CFI gives free previews of every course and one complete free course (Careers in Finance), which let you test the teaching style before paying; certificates 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 course library and all seven certification programs, including FMVA, CBCA, CMSA, BIDA and FPAP, along with CFI’s templates and CPE credits. The difference is support: Full-Immersion adds CFI’s AI tutor, one-to-one guidance from CFI experts, personalised reviews of your financial models, partner discounts CFI values at over $300 (including PitchBook, FinChat, Koyfin and IBISWorld), and a curated job board. Both plans are annual and renew automatically. Our CFI pricing breakdown compares the plans in detail, and the guide to CFI certifications 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.
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; put a reminder a week before it.
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 is currently offering 30% off ($347.90 and $592.90) without a Black Friday sale.
Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy CFI?
Only if you would not start before December anyway. Compared with the 30% offer live in September 2026, a 40% Black Friday price saves $49.70 on Self-Study and $84.70 on Full-Immersion. 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.
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. With CFI already taking 30% off in September, waiting saves around $50 on Self-Study and $85 on Full-Immersion. 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.
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