CFA

7city Learning
London, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Established in 1962, the CFA Charter is a globally recognised qualification, symbolising the highest standards of professional and ethical standards. The CFA Program has 3 distinct levels, each culminating in an examination. The exams must be taken in order and each passed before moving onto the next level.



The Examinations
The exams are challenging, both mentally and physically. They require an in-depth knowledge across a broad range of areas and consist of 6 hours of questions on a Saturday.

Level I sittings: Twice a year (June and December)
Levels II and III sittings: Once a year (June)
Fastest completion: 2 years
The Syllabus
The examination syllabus is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge which is divided into 4 major areas:
Ethical and professional standards

Tools and inputs for investment valuation and management
Asset valuation
Portfolio management
The focus of the questions alters as you progress through the CFA levels. CFA Institute also ensure they reflect changes within the global investment community. Every Level places an emphasis on ethical and professional standards within the industry.

CFA Institute
CFA Institute administers the CFA Examinations. Their headquarters are in Charlottesville, USA, with offices also in London and Hong Kong. The institute comprises

Over 83,000 members in 129 countries
Over 130 member societies in 55 countries
The Institute is an international not-for-profit organisation that sets the highest standards of ethics, education and professional excellence for the investment profession.

The Entry Criteria
To apply for the CFA Program, you must:

A US bachelor’s degree (or be in the final year of your bachelor’s degree) or comparable non US degree. Or you must have at least 4 years qualified work experience (not including summer, part-time or internship positions) �a combination of university and professional work is acceptable.
Meet the professional conduct admission criteria
Complete the registration and enrolment form and pay the required fees
Be prepared to take the examinations in English
The Candidate Profile
The CFA is designed to be a benchmark for ethical standards and professionalism within the global financial community, with accountants, traders, marketing professionals and CEOs enrolling onto the Program alongside fund managers and analysts.

Why Enrol on the CFA Program?
With only 69,000 investment professionals globally having achieved Charterholder status to date, completion of the program puts you in an elite group. The qualification is therefore:

Career-enhancing - Held in great esteem by employers and by your peers alike
Well-respected - A reflection of your professional excellence
Credible �The qualification is praised and supported by the industry’s top organisations
Globally recognised �If you change company or move country, the Charter remains a mark of quality
Globally relevant - The broad-based curriculum ensures you gain knowledge that has a global perspective


How do I Gain the Charter?
Gaining the Charter requires you to:

Successfully complete all 3 Levels of the exam
Have 4 years of acceptable work experience (gained before, during or after the exam phase)
Join CFA Institute as a member by:
Submitting a Professional Conduct Statement
Providing current, completed sponsor forms
Signing a certification form agreeing to comply with the terms of the Member’s Agreement
Exhibiting ‘a high degree of ethical and professional conduct�
Applying for membership with a CFA Institute member society
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Phone:+44(0)20 7496 8600

School Address:

4 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4UP
UK

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