Once you implement your solution, you can use tools that are tailor-made to IOPS analysis, such as Iometer, to get specific, real-time performance values. This assumes that you have a solution in place that you can measure.
Most CFP study guides and programs aren't cheap, but in some cases you may have to pay more or risk getting what you pay for. For example, Dalton Education, one of the leading providers of educational study services, charges over US$7,600 for a basic, nine-month CFP study course â and that doesn't cover the costs of textbooks.
I received a wonderful early Christmas gift this year: I was notified Dec. 20 that I passed the CFP Board's certification exam. As the national pass rate for the November 2013 CFP exam was a mere 63%, I felt it was an enormous accomplishment that culminated three years of study and a substantial financial investment. But unfortunately, you can't call me a certified financial planner â and probably never will. The congratulations letter announcing my exam results also noted that âpassing the CFP certification examination does not entitle you to use the CFP marks.â