CLFP Foundation

A sincere thank you to North Carolina Central University for once again partnering with us to host the Foundations of Commercial Equipment Finance Micro-Credential. Together, we’re continuing to invest in the future of our industry, one cohort at a time.

Academy season has officially begun! We are grateful for the support of our hosts, Beacon Funding, and to our many CLFP volunteers that have made this class possible. We are excited to start welcoming many new CLFPs to our community soon.

This week, CLFPs showed up for the ELFA's Innovation Conference with energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of community. Seeing the CLFP community together alongside ELFA members reflected a spirit of partnership and inclusivity that is helping move our industry forward.

This week, we’re celebrating Corey and the commitment to expertise that helps drive innovation in our industry. For service providers, understanding the lease lifecycle is essential to building solutions that truly support equipment finance organizations. Congratulations, Corey!

This week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday, celebrates Melissa Hubbard, CLFP and her dedication to equipment finance. Earning the CLFP designation reflects a deep understanding of our industry and the ability to see the bigger picture. We’re proud to celebrate Melissa this week!

In recognition of International Women’s Day this weekend, we’re celebrating the women who make up such an important part of the CLFP Community. Women play a vital role across the our industry and alongside the CLFP Foundation. Join us in celebrating our CLFP Women today!

When a company's CEO pursues and earns the CLFP designation, it sends a clear message that excellence starts at the top and choosing the lifelong learner path demonstrates a commitment to growth, high standards, and leading by example. Congratulations, Scott!

On this week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday, we recognize Daniel and his pursuit of the CLFP letters. A comprehensive understanding of our industry is imperative to success, and we celebrate his journey to deepen his industry knowledge. Congratulations, Daniel!

We are proud to begin the week by introducing the newest members of the CLFP Community! We invite you to congratulate and celebrate everyone here: buff.ly/Zz7O6wt

This week's Why I Became a CLFP celebrates Jackie, and a commitment to growth and continued learning. She demonstrated that pursuing the CLFP was about raising the bar and formalizing deep industry knowledge, staying current, while continuing to grow. Congratulations, Jackie!

On this week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday, we’re celebrating Ashley and her dedication to building expertise in equipment leasing and finance. Her commitment to learning and professional excellence is exactly what CLFP represents. Congratulations, Ashley!

Join us for this quarter's Office Hours with Mel, a welcoming space to ask clarifying questions about the CLFP Exam, learn more about the designation, and receive the encouragement you need to succeed. If you’d like to attend, email Mel for your invite: mel@clfpfoundation.org

It is always imperative to acknowledge our CLFPs who want to invest in their careers and we deeply appreciate members like Colin who are willing to put in the work to demonstrate mastery. Congratulations, Colin!

We’re kicking off the week by extending our congratulations to the second-ever cohort of students from the University of North Texas who completed the Commercial Equipment Finance course and earned their CLFP Foundation CLFP Student Certificates this spring!

The future of equipment finance is built on people, partnerships and possibility. Credentials matter, but community is what sustains growth, and is the heartbeat of everything we do. We invite you to hear more from our own CEO, Reid Raykovich, CLFP, CAE: buff.ly/4bcJgtI

We love celebrating lifelong learners, and this week’s Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday does exactly that. We’re proud to highlight Tenaja and her commitment to building on her existing knowledge of the finance industry as she earned her CLFP letters. Congratulations, Tenaja!

On this week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday, we are excited to highlight Willa. Seeing candidates complete the journey and earn their designation is meaningful; CLFP represents a commitment to industry knowledge, strengthening technical expertise, and upholding excellence.

Dear CLFPs, friends, partners, and industry peers, We are pleased to share that the CLFP Foundation is now formally affiliated with the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA). We invite you to read more about this historic milestone here: buff.ly/XaN24g3

We’re excited to celebrate one of our newest CLFPs on this week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday. Earning the CLFP designation will strengthen an industry professional's understanding of the equipment finance industry, and is a commitment to best practices and continued growth.

Thinking about earning your CLFP letters? This is your year. We’re excited to share the current lineup of 2026 Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) classes. Find the one that works best for you: buff.ly/ikoOUeA