The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program is the benchmark of excellence in the investment industry.
To gain your charter you need to succeed in three levels. The exams cover analytical tools (such as quantitative methods and accounting), asset valuation, portfolio management and ethics. The knowledge you gain while studying will be invaluable to your financial career.
Learning products, crafted exclusively by CFA charterholders, include:
For CFA candidates with non-technical backgrounds we include introductory courses on Financial Maths and Accounting.
Quartic has been supporting CFA candidates successfully through their exams since 2007. Our tutor support is second to none, with the faculty responding to most technical questions within one working day.
Helpful Information
The Level I exam is a computer-based test with four available testing windows in each year, during February, May, August and November. The duration of the exam is 4.5 hours, with 180 questions split across two sessions and covering all ten topics.
Level I teaches the foundations of finance with a significant emphasis on the analytical tools.
The ten different topic areas are as follows:
Studying for the CFA Level I exam has many benefits for you, your clients, your current and future employers. The knowledge gained will provide you with:
• A deep understanding of finance.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Broader career prospects.
• A demonstrable commitment to higher ethical standards.
• Membership of a globally recognised community of investment professionals.
• Networking opportunities through your local CFA society.
In order to enrol for the CFA Level I exam you should:
• Have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) OR
• Be an undergraduate student with the exam date no more than 23 months before your graduation month OR
• Have 4,000 hours of qualified, professional work experience OR
• Have a combination of work experience and education that is accrued over a minimum of 36 months, with no overlap between the education and the work experience, and with at least 1,000 hours of higher education per year.
You must also sign Professional Conduct and Candidate Responsibility statements and be in possession of a valid international passport.
If you’d like to brush up your maths skills or you come from a non-financial background, we would strongly advise you to take our introductory courses on financial maths and accounting, to bring you up to speed before delving into your Level I studies.
Level I covers the foundations of finance with a significant emphasis on the analytical tools, especially accounting and quantitative techniques. Although the depth of these topics may seem challenging, the benefit to candidates is the ability to “uncook the books” and get behind the published numbers.
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At Quartic we teach investing with a passion, inspiring delegates of all levels. From exam courses to bespoke executive programmes, the Quartic team prides itself on making our courses highly interactive and enjoyable to attend, whether in person or online.
Quartic played a key role in helping me pass CFA Level II. Mr. Blain is highly knowledgeable and supportive, and their clear, well-structured materials made even the most complex topics manageable.
CFA preparation was the toughest challenge I’ve faced, and Quartic’s guidance made all the difference. Highly recommended to anyone pursuing the CFA designation.
Your online platform and study materials were absolutely instrumental in my preparation. The comprehensive content, practice exams, and especially the insightful explanations provided a solid foundation for my understanding. I truly believe that without the support and quality of Quartic's resources, this achievement would have been much more challenging to attain.
Thank you for your dedication to creating top-notch educational tools that make a real difference in the lives of students like me. Your commitment to excellence has paid off, and I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge and confidence I gained from using your platform.
I used to be a Quartic student, and I remain deeply grateful for the foundational training I received. I still vividly remember Mr. Nicholas Blain’s teaching, which not only laid a solid foundation for me but also sparked my enduring interest in the industry.
Today I passed my CFA level 1 exam and wanted to thank you for your great materials and your passion for sharing the knowledge. I really enjoyed watching your videos 😃
The tutors were enthusiastic, the classes enjoyable, the explanations clear and intuitive, and with excellent teaching materials Quartic helped me to pass each level at first attempt.
Nicholas is one of the best tutors I have ever studied under. His unique ability is to explain complicated concepts in simple words and graphics, passing on his excellent grasp of the subject.
A big thank you to Quartic without whose help I would not have passed CFA Level I first time. Classes were interactive and entertaining, the material easily digestible and very relevant to the exam, and the videos were extremely useful too. I would definitely recommend Quartic.
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