100% Money Back Guarantee For CFA Level 1 Course*

CFA® Online / Classroom Training Program

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Terms & Conditions for Money Back Guarantee

  • 100% attendance in class lectures

  • Minimum 70% score in all classroom mock exams

  • Appear in CFA Level 1 exam within 6 months after classroom training

  • Applicable only for classroom training program

The CFA® Program is a globally recognized course for finance professionals. The exams are conducted by the CFA institute, USA in over 165 countries. It is a common benchmark used by companies large and small for hiring candidates.

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At RaiseCap Education, we have designed the training program in such a way that it will help maximize learning for each candidate and also ensure success in the exam.

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Preparation for CFA Level 1 exam spans over 22 lectures of 5 hours each for weekend batches. Mock tests are conducted regularly and also at the end of the entire training. Experienced faculty with significant work experience will be available to guide the candidates through the preparation.

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We currently conduct CFA Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 online and classroom training in New Delhi and Gurgaon, India.

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Everything You Need To Know About The CFA Program

1. Enrolment / Eligibility Criteria For CFA Program

  • At the time of enrolment for the CFA Level 1 exam, a candidate must be at least in the final year of a bachelor’s or equivalent program.

  • Possess a valid International Travel Passport

  • Meet Professional Conduct Admission Criteria

  • Live in a participating country      

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For detailed requirements, visit: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/charter

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2. Requirements To Become A CFA Charterholder

  • Pass all three levels of the CFA exam

  • Complete 48 months of work experience requirements before, during or after participation in CFA Program

  • Submit 2-3 professional references in support of professional character

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3. CFA Exam Fees

The total course fee for CFA Charter (Level I, II & III) ranges between USD 2,400 – USD 4,590 depending on fee deadline.

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4. CFA Exam Structure

Level I

The Level I computer-based exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions, split between two 135-minute sessions. There is an optional break between sessions.

  • First session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering the topics of ethics & professional standards, quantitative methods, economics, and financial reporting and analysis 

  • Second session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering the topics of corporate finance, equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments and portfolio management

 

Level II

The CFA Level II exam consists of item sets comprised of vignettes with accompanying multiple-choice questions. It is a computer-based exam and is approximately 4.5 hours, split into two sessions with an optional break in-between.

Each item set on the CFA exam consists of a vignette followed by either 4 or 6 multiple-choice items (questions). There are 44 multiple-choice items in each of the two sessions, for a total of 88 for the entire exam, each worth 3 points.

 

Level III

The Level III exam consists of item sets comprised of vignettes with accompanying multiple-choice items and constructed response (essay) questions. It is a computer-based exam and is approximately 4.5 hours, split into two sessions with an optional break in-between.

 

The first session of the CFA Level III exam is comprised of 8 to 11 constructed response (essay) questions. Each essay question on the exam consists of a vignette followed by several related items that require a written response. There are some multiple-choice items in this session, as well. For example, you may be asked a multiple-choice question to select the portfolio (A, B or C) that meets a particular objective, followed by an essay question to justify that response.

 

The second session is comprised of 44 multiple-choice items, each worth 3 points. Each item set on the CFA exam consists of a vignette followed by either 4 or 6 multiple-choice items (questions).

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Note:

Following changes have implemented to the CFA Level 1 exam in 2021:

  • Exam will change from paper based format to computer based

  • There will be four sittings to the level 1 exam instead of current two

  • In February, May, August & November each year, there will be an exam window of 7 days that candidates can test within

  • Number of questions will reduce from 240 to 180

  • Exam will have morning and afternoon session

  • Each session will have 90 questions and will be 2 hrs 15 mns long

 

For further details, visit: Click here

 

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5. CFA Exam Topic Area Weights At Each Level

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6. Career Options for CFA Candidates / Charterholders

CFA candidates have many career options even after level 1. Some of the popular options are as follows: investment banking, private equity, investment management, portfolio management, financial planning, corporate finance, fixed income sales, investment analysis in mutual funds / pension funds / endowment funds / hedge funds. Click here to check out our article on career options for CFA candidates / charterholders.

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