DFIN University

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🎓 Improve your skills and get certified! 🎓

Get a FREE certification and deepen your understanding of how to use ActiveDisclosure. Visit DFIN University to start your training and become an expert on filing and reporting.

DFIN University is included with your ActiveDisclosure membership and provides a pathway to learn more about ActiveDisclosure so you can become an expert in multiple facets of SEC reporting and the ActiveDisclosure software itself. There are many options available in DFIN University:

  • Certifications: Pathways to learn more about the software. These cover the basics of how to get started with ActiveDisclosure to more advanced topics.
  • Webinars: Upcoming live webinars and webinar recordings that cover a wide range of topics.
  • CPE Credits: Continuing Professional Education credits are currently offered for select live webinars.

Access DFIN University

DFIN University can be accessed at university.dfinsolutions.com. Enter the same credentials that you use to access ActiveDisclosure when accessing DFIN University. Once logged in, select ActiveDisclosure to register for a certification course or webinar. 
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DFIN ARROW ICON.png You must register for webinars prior to attending.

DFIN ARROW ICON.png Certifications are included with your ActiveDisclosure subscription and take a couple of hours to complete. You must complete each course sequentially and pass each test to receive your certification.
See ActiveDisclosure Certification FAQs for more information.

To access DFIN University within ActiveDisclosure, click the Main Menu icon AD-Menu icon.png and select DFIN U at bottom left. 
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If you are unable to access DFIN University, view Resetting Your Password.

CPE credits

We are offering CPE credits for select DFIN University Certifications and select ActiveDisclosure Webinars. 

To qualify for the credits for a DFIN U Certification:

  • All lessons in the Certification courses must be marked complete (even those that are optional).
  • You must achieve a 70% or higher on the final assessment in each certification.
  • You must complete the final assessment within one year of enrolling in the certification.

Once you complete your DFIN U Certification (as of July 1, 2026), the system will automatically generate your CPE Certificate. You can download it and save it, or you can access the certificate in your profile inside DFIN U. See the Downloading Your DFIN University Continuing Professional Education Certificate for more information. 

To qualify for Webinar CPE credits, you must:

  • Be present in the webinar for a minimum of 50 minutes.
  • Respond to the three polling questions.
  • Respond to the feedback survey at the end of this webinar.

To qualify for these CPE credits:

Webinar CPE credits will be sent via email within 5-10 business days after completion of the CPE requirements above.

This article may have been partially created, reviewed, or enhanced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. While all content is reviewed by DFIN prior to publication, DFIN is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional advice, and this information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or professional investment advice.

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