After four years fighting, it was defeated by the Union Army, ending the Civil War. Though estimates vary, it is said that between 750,000 to 1 million soldiers fought at some time in the confederate army, about half the size of the Union Army.
CMP (Certified Management Professional) Certification. The CMP certification is the world's first and only credential to be awarded based not on your ability to pass an exam, but rather based on how your colleagues rate you. (Note that in 2011, the US Patent & Trademark Office granted us Patent-Pending Protection on this method of evaluation for certification.)
To get CFP certification, you must have three years of experience working for a financial planning business. There are also condensed versions of CFP training offered by outfits like the College for Financial Planning and JR Financial Group. In Pictures: How To Become A Financial Advisor.