About CFA Program

Achieve one of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession: Become a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®). As a CFA charterholder, you will have the knowledge and the skills to thrive in the competitive investing industry.

The CFA charter gives you expertise and real-world skills in investment analysis. Join more than 190,000 professionals who have been recognised globally for their commitment to ethics and professionalism.

 

What is a CFA Charter?

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation given to those who have completed the CFA® Program and completed acceptable work experience requirements.

The CFA Program is a three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning. The CFA Program is typically completed by those with backgrounds in finance, accounting, economics, or business. CFA charterholders earn the right to use the CFA designation after program completion, application, and acceptance by CFA Institute. CFA charterholders are qualified to work in senior and executive positions in investment management, risk management, asset management, and more.

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Learn more about what to expect from the CFA Program, download the fact sheet.

 

Ready to start the CFA Program?

Enrol and register for the CFA exam. Don’t delay. complete your registration to access study materials and candidate resources to begin the CFA Program today.

CFA Program benefits

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Demonstrating your knowledge and skills

Designed with your future in mind, the CFA Program provides a strong foundation in advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. Ongoing input from industry experts ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and prepares charterholders to enter today’s market. Practical Skills Modules at each level teach on-the-job, practical application of what you are learning in the Program.

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Relevant in a variety of career paths

CFA charterholders occupy a range of investment decision-making roles, typically as a research analyst or portfolio manager. CFA charterholders go on to enjoy lifelong careers in asset and wealth management, investment banking, commercial banking, and consulting, alongside a diverse range of career paths in and outside the industry.

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Value in an evolving industry

As a globally recognized credential in the investment management profession, earning the CFA charter demonstrates to employers that you have the knowledge and commitment to thrive in today’s complex and evolving investment industry. The CFA® designation is a mark of distinction, and investment firms know it represents a higher standard.


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CFA Program costs

Registration costs vary depending on when you decide to register for the exam.

All fees shown are net of any local Value-Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Sales Tax or any similar tax payable by the candidate in their country of residence. Where CFA Institute is required to collect such taxes at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment/checkout process.

For information about taxability related to online purchases from CFA Institute, please visit the Tax Policy page.

August 2024
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Early Registration Fee

USD 940

Early registration period applies from 14 November 2023 through 23 January 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I, Level II, and Level III.

 

Standard Registration Fee

USD 1,250

Standard registration period applies from 24 January 2024 through 14 May 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I, Level II, and Level III.

November 2024
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Early Registration Fee

USD 940

Early registration period applies from 8 February 2024 through 16 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level II.

 

Standard Registration Fee

USD 1,250

Standard registration period applies from 17 April 2024 through 7 August 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level II.

February 2025
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Early Registration Fee-Level I

USD 990

Early registration period applies from 9 May 2024 through 9 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level III.

 

Early Registration Fee-Level III

USD 1,090

Early registration period applies from 9 May 2024 through 9 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level III.

 

Standard Registration Fee-Level I

USD 1,290

Standard registration period applies from 10 July 2024 through 7 November 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level III.

 

Standard Registration Fee-Level III

USD 1,390

Standard registration period applies from 10 July 2024 through 7 November 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level III.