First introduced in 1963, the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, or CFA charter, has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
To earn a CFA charter, you must have four years of qualified investment work experience,become a member of CFA Institute, pledge to adhere to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct on an annual basis, apply for membership to a local CFA member society, and complete the CFA Program.
The CFA Program is organized into three levels, each culminating in a six-hour exam. Completing the Program takes most candidates between two and five years (there is no limit to the number of times you can take each exam), but you can take as long as you need to complete the program.
Review the CFA Program enrollment and exam registration deadlines, view the CFA exam fee schedule, and get started.
Value for Your Career
Completing the CFA Program places you in elite company, confirming your mastery of the rigorous curriculum and your success in passing all three exam levels.
The CFA Program reflects a broad Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) developed and continuously updated by active practitioners to ensure that charterholders possess knowledge grounded in the real world of today’s global investment industry.
CFA Program candidates also gain access to career resources.
Value for Employers
Employers cite the extensive knowledge charterholders possess in investment topics outside their own specializations as one of the primary reasons for hiring them. Additionally, because the CFA Program’s rigorous curriculum emphasizes principles common to every market, employers recognize that CFA charterholders have a broad investment perspective and a profound understanding of the global marketplace.
Source: CFA Institute www.cfainstitute.org