The IFA Foundations of Franchising is a mandatory six-week, instructor-led virtual bootcamp that delivers critical insights and practical knowledge around the fundamentals and core skills of franchise management. This six-week program is 100% online and can be completed in the comfort of your home or office, and at your own pace. Each week you will have a new course module that will include recorded video instruction/lectures and approximately 8-10 hours of assignments, coursework, and quizzes that can be completed at any time during the week at your pace.

• IFA Member/Non-Member Rate: $2400
• 52 Core Credits

As a required educational foundation for the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program, the IFA Foundations of Franchising provides a solid business foundation specific to franchising that is beneficial to anyone in franchising, a franchisee, franchisor, or supplier.

Regardless of whether you’re just getting started as a franchisee or looking to expand an already growing enterprise, this Bootcamp, designed with the franchisor and franchisee in mind, will enrich your knowledge of the franchise model through courses in franchise law, human resources management, finance, strategic planning, and more.

CFE program participation is not required. This course is open to anyone interested in professional development in franchising.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

*Beginning July 1, 2024, all cohort reschedules will require a $100 administrative fee. If a second request for reschedule is made, the fee will be 50% of the course price.