"The volume of content that is required to pass the Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning programme is daunting. Paul Rabenowitz has been invaluable in breaking this material down into relatable, bite-sized chunks. His notes and templates are easy to follow, and his classes are fun and engaging. I genuinely appreciate the time he took to guide me when I needed to be put back on the right track and to answer all my silly questions. Furthermore, his additional review sessions and mock exams gave me the confidence I needed to face the exams. I would have been lost without Paul. I attribute my success to him and recommend anyone embarking on this journey to take Paul along with you!"

"The first time Paul Rabenowitz pitched up to class wearing a superhero cape, I thought to myself: “that is some big shoes to fill and a big responsibility to take.” But after a year of attending classes, review sessions and mock exams I can say Paul truly is a Superhero - Trainer. I knew nothing of the industry and was a complete blank page when it came to financial planning. Paul’s passion for the industry and training stirred excitement for what was to come.

He knows every student by name and challenges your thinking and reasoning about all subjects by asking questions and making you wonder, leaving you wanting to learn more.  Paul’s study material was very well put together, he makes boring and difficult theory interesting and understandable. He provides enough fun but challenging examples to practice that enables you to master calculations. His notes and mock exams were the only things I needed for the exams.

After I started off knowing nothing, with the help of Paul and Lightbulb Learning and Training I was able to pass all four subjects in my first year.  I want to thank Paul because without him I would not have the courage to attempt this and would never have been able to obtain the knowledge and skills I needed to pass this degree with a distinction. I highly recommend doing your Post Grad in Financial Planning with the help of Paul and Lightbulb Learning and Training."

“I just wanted to share a quick note and let you know that you guys do a terrific job. I am glad I decided to work with you. I thoroughly enjoyed the two-day CFP Board Exam Preparation workshop held by you, Paul.

Paul has a way to deliver and impart information so that it stays imprinted on your mind for good. It is also noteworthy to mention how well compiled, user friendly and up to date your study materials are. I used it in the CFP Board exam as a support tool when answering my questions and it really helped me to set myself apart. The pass rate of our study group exceeded the pass rate of the CFP Board exam and I am convinced that it was due to your classes and insights. I would highly recommend Lightbulb learning to any aspiring financial planners in South Africa.”

There are not many financial planning or financial services regulatory training institutions that I will put my stamp of approval on. Lightbulb Learning and Training however is an exception as the training that Paul Rabenowitz provides is exceptional. If you have ever worked with me in the financial planning arena, you will know that I do not give endorsements like this lightly. I attended Paul's classes when I did my CFP®  12 or 13 years ago and the training and instruction I received was phenomenal. Witty, on point, fun, relevant, empowering, and helpful.

It gives me great pleasure to share my experience which I had with Paul Rabenowitz as my lecturer. I have been involved in the financial service industry for 27 years. For the past 5 years a Wealth Adviser with PSG Wealth, specialising in Estate- and Wealth management. Having a passion for our industry and continuous development, I decided to enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning (CFP). Being an independent adviser with contracts with all the big role players in the industry I had the benefit of having access to a lot of training programmes these companies could offer.

Being very demanding and specific in my needs I decided on Lightbulb Learning after researching other intermediaries learning experiences. I am extremely grateful to Paul for giving me such a fresh insight into the industry as a whole. Paul has an enviable ability to hold the attention of the class and his humorous approach made the whole learning experience so much more enjoyable. Paul has an excellent level of knowledge and was always able to provide his views and insight when presented with questions. The slides provided me with all I needed to study and simplified the learning process. Being an older student that is not used to an overload of learning material, I am sure I would not have been able to pass all my exams the first time, two with distinctions, without these notes. I would most certainly recommend Paul as a lecturer.