CFA® Level I

Inter-company training

Who is the training for?

The CFA® is primarily intended for:

  • Financial analyst
  • Manager
  • Risk management
  • Control and audit functions
  • Research Analyst
  • Relationship Manager
  • Trader
  • Finance Department

Level reached

Advanced

Duration

60,00 hours(s)

Classes are held on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm or in the evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

Language(s) of service

EN FR

Prerequisites

One of the following must be met:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Or be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree
  • Or have 4 years of relevant work experience
  • Or have a combination of professional work and university experience that totals at least four years.

Goals

Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to maximize your chances of passing the CFA® exams.

Contents

The CFA® is the most recognized and respected professional certification in the world of finance. It offers expertise and practical knowledge relating to investment decisions as well as recognition in terms of professionalism and integrity.

The CFA® certification is made up of three levels (Level I, II & III). This selective certification requires structured preparation, accompanied by appropriate teaching aids. Obtaining a Level requires an investment of approximately 300 hours.

Program:
  • Ethical and Professional Standards: 15-20%
  • Quantitative Methods: 8-12%
  • Economics: 8-12%
  • Financial Reporting/Statement Analysis: 13-17%
  • Corporate Finance/Issuers: 8-12%
  • Equity Investments: 10-12%
  • Fixed Income: 10-12%
  • Derivatives: 5-8%
  • Alternative Investments: 5-8%
  • Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning: 5-8%

Points covered

These topic weights were used to develop a Level I study plan you can follow to ensure complete coverage of the material. Top Finance's study plan is included in our packages.

Teaching methods

Our approach is based on study materials specifically defined for each course.

Evaluation

There are four Level I exam windows each year — February, May, August and November.

  • Format: Computer-based and multiple-choice
  • Questions: 180 equally weighted questions (2 times 90 questions)
  • Lenght: 2 times 2 hours and 15 minutes long

Certificate, diploma

Certification Chartered Financial Analyst

Additional information

Online: 2 540€

Paris: 2 890€

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