The CFA^® Program

The most prestigious qualification worldwide for Portfolio Management, Investment Banking and Equity Research. The CFA^® Program is the gold standard for the investment finance industry.

What is CFA?

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10+ Years of Coaching Experience

3000+
Aspirants
Trained

High
Passing
Rate

900+
Hours of
Training

20000+ employees trained

10+ Years of Coaching Experience

3000+
Aspirants
Trained

High
Passing
Rate

900+
Hours of
Training

20000+ employees trained

About The Course

The CFA^® Program is a globally-recognised professional certification program that provides a
strong foundation for students and professionals in Investment Banking,
Equity Research, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, etc.

The Flow of Learning

Here’s how you can become a global financial analysis expert.

Level 1

150+ hours of training by expert CFAs
Progressive teaching methodology
Focus on speed and accuracy for MCQ
Rigorous doubt solving sessions

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Level 2

300+ hours of training by expert CFAs
Flip learning pedagogy
Focus on speed, accuracy and depth
Daily teacher-student interaction

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Level 3

450+ hours of training by expert CFAs
Rigorous practice and doubt clearing sessions
Covers breadth and depth of the curriculum
Focus on constructed response questions

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Faculty Speaks

Get trained by some amazing the CFA^® charterholders. Meet our army of talented CFA^® charterholders who will mentor you through your journey.

Sameer Gunjal

CEO (Ennovat Research Investment
and Capital (Hedge Fund))

Yogesh Sakunia

Ex-CRISIL | CA | CIMA | Level 1 of the
CFA Program

Mushtaq Ali

18 Years of Experience in
Equity Research and FPA

Certifications

You become a CFA^® charterholder after you successfully clear the CFA^® Program level 3 exam and complete four years of relevant work experience.

CFA Institute

In 1947, the institute was set up to offer world-class financial education to investment professionals. Since then, the organisation has spread across the globe, offering high-quality training to students in over 165 countries. The chartered financial analyst designation is recognised within the investment domain as a powerhouse certification. The course covers a variety of industry-specific subjects such as corporate finance, economics and financial analysis. There is also a high emphasis on ethics and professional standards. CFA Institute has come a long way in its mission to set an unmatched standard of financial excellence.

Certificate from IMS Proschool & NSDC

Students will also receive a completion certificate from IMS Proschool and NSDC on completing respective papers.

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Eligibility

At the time of registration, the candidates should either have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or studying in the final year of college.
Candidates should have four years of relevant, professional work experience or a combination of work/college experience that totals four years.
A valid international passport

FAQ’s

What are the CFA® course fees for all three Exams levels?

For Level I of the CFA^® course exam, the candidate will have to pay a one-time program enrollment fee of USD 350 apart from the Registration fees. The Registration fees for all the levels are the following:

Early Registration Fee – USD 900

Standard Registration Fee – USD 1200

Exam Rescheduling Fee – USD 250

How is the CFA® program different from CA?

The focus area of CA is Auditing, Accountancy, and Taxation.

The CFA^® course teaches Investment Banking, Equity Research, Investment Advisory Services, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, etc.

CA is a statutory qualification in India

CFA^® Program is an international qualification recognized by any Investment company worldwide.

How is the CFA® Program different from CIMA?

The CFA^® course is investment-oriented. Pursuing the CFA^® Program means learning about Investment Banking, Mutual Funds, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Equity / Debt Research, Financial Services, Fund Management for large institutional investors, Banking Industry, etc. The emphasis is on the analysis and research side instead of accounting.
CIMA is a ‘management accounting qualification’ for those working outside public accounting (i.e. audit). It deals with accounting-related issues within finance departments and companies.

How is the CFP different from the CFA® Program?

Both qualifications are recognised across the world. The focus of the CFP curriculum is to create financial plans for an individual.

The focus of the CFA^® course curriculum is to make financial plans, and work on research and other domains in the investment finance industry.

CFA^® charterholders work in financial areas that deal with institutional investments. CFP-certified professionals are involved in advising individual investors, typically with smaller investment portfolios.

Recognition: As an analyst with a CFA^® designation, you would analyse individual companies and industries intensively.

Area: The CFA^® charterholders lean toward financial research and analysis, whereas the CFP looks at investment planning for individuals.

The CFA^® course duration takes at least 2 years to complete, while the CFP can be completed within a year.

Profile: After The CFA^® Program, you can make a career in Investment Banking, Mutual Funds, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Equity / Debt Research, Financial Services, Fund Management for large institutional investors, Banking Industry, etc,

After the CFP course, you can make a career in financial planning.

Eligibility: You can start pursuing the CFP after the 12th year

You can sit for level I of The CFA^® Program only after graduation or during the final year of your graduation.

Expenditure: Total expenditure of the CFP along with tuition fee is INR 50,000 to INR 60000.

The CFA^® course expenditure is between INR 2 lakh to INR 2.2 lakh.

Salary: After completing the CFP, the annual average salary is in the range of INR 2 lakh to INR 4 lakh.

On the other hand, after the CFA^® Program, it is in the range of INR 4 lakh to INR 12 lakh.

Commitment: Compared to CFP, The CFA^® course exam is tough and requires more time commitment.

Exams: To get the CFA^® designation, you must take three exams in a separate year. The exams cover finance, accounting, economics, investments, and ethics.

In CFP, you have to write five exams: investment, retirement, tax, insurance, and advanced financial planning.

Work Experience: In both CFP & the CFA^® Program, you must meet certain education and work experience requirements.

You need to have 4 years of relevant work experience for the CFA^® charter.

You need 3 years of relevant work experience for the CFP certification.

I am an Engineer; how will the CFA® Program help me?

Without an MBA degree from a reputed B School, it is tough for engineers to get into finance. Still, with the CFA^® course certification, it is possible because the course is focused on Investments.

If you are an engineer who wants to make a career shift to a financial field, then your top priority should be the CFA^® Program.

Your engineering background gives you quantitative problem-solving skills. Along with a CFA^® charter, your qualifications are a perfect match for the investment industry.

If you are good with numbers and have an interest in finance, then you should do the CFA^® course. Financial engineering and quantitative finance is a field where they like to hire engineers.