Level I CFA® Exam Overview
What is the CFA® Certification
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Charter Holders often find the CFA® to both expand their knowledge and advance their career.
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97% of charter holders report an improved investment understanding according to a June 2017 Candidate Survey from the CFA Institute.
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The overwhelming majority of charter holders use the curriculum as their primary resource.
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Charter Holders gain access to a global community of investment professionals with CFA® local societies in nearly every major city worldwide.
A Real Return on Investment
The Charted Financial Analyst (CFA®) Exam is administered in three levels, by the CFA Institute in over 170 cities worldwide. The CFA® curriculum prepares candidates to be effective and ethical investment management professionals.
In addition to passing the three exam levels, the CFA® institute has a diverse set of requirements including:
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Holding a bachelor’s degree
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Four years of professional work experience
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Own an international travel passport
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Able to take the exams in English
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Meet the professional conduct admission criteria
For those who are curious, we have outlined the 2020 curriculum.
2020 CFA® Program Curriculum Changes
June 2020 Enrollment and Exam Fees
Required One-time Enrollment Fee: $450 USD
- One-time fee for first-time registrants of the Level 1 Exam
Early Registration Fee: $700 USD
- Early Registration for June 2020 expired on October 6th, 2019
Standard Registration Fee: $1,000 USD
- Standard Registration period ends on February 12th, 2020
Late Registration Fee: $1,450 USD
- Late registration period ends on March 11th, 2020