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Course Description

CFA Program is a professional credential offered by the CFA Institute (formerly AIMR) to Investment and Financial professionals. Amongst all the finance courses CFA program holds the Gold Status. The CFA Program Certification has three different Levels and the minimum time required to clear all three is around 2.5 years (although the overall average is around 4 years). CFA Program charter holder membership requirements include, but not limited to 48 months of acceptable professional work experience and passing the Level I, Level II, and Level III exams.

Why Chartered Financial Analyst Program?

Most recognized global designation for finance professional in the world
Chartered Financial Analysts are regarded as an expert in finance by clients, recruiters and employers
Especially useful in Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Investment Research and Security Analysis

Structure of the program

The curriculum comprises the topic areas below, and there are three exams (levels) that test the academic portion CFA program. Level I exam is conducted in June & December each year. Level II & III exams are available in June each year. All three levels have a strong emphasis on the Ethics, the other compositions of exam are:

CFA Level I Exam has a strong emphasis on Financial Reporting and Analysis(20%), Ethics(15%), Quantitative Methods(12%), Fixed Income(12%) and Economics(10%)
Level II CFA Exam covers a significantly larger syllabus and focuses more on Equity Investments (20-30%) and Financial Reporting and Analysis(15-25%)
Level III CFA Exam is largely essay-based and focuses more on Portfolio Management(45-55%) and Fixed Income Securities(10-20%)

Benefits of having a CFA qualification

Globally recognized professional certification in finance domain
Demonstrates one as a skilled finance and investment professional
Demonstrates one's practical skills on finance
Better opportunities in career field as compared to non-credential peers
Qualified for attempting the CFA Level II exam towards achieving the CFA charter
CFA Program is a professional credential offered by the CFA Institute (formerly AIMR) to investment & financial professionals and students
The CFA Program Certification has three different Levels and the minimum time required to clear all three is approximately 2 years

Table of Content

Economics Market Forces of Supply and Demand The Firm and Industry Organization Measuring National Income and Growth Business Cycles The Monetary System Inflation	Quantitative Methods Time Value of Money Probability Probability Distributions and Descriptive Statistics Sampling and Estimation Hypothesis Testing Correlation Analysis and Regression

Equity Investments Types of Equity Securities and their Characteristics Equity Markets: Characteristics, Institutions and Benchmarks Fundamental Analysis (Sector, Industry, Company) and the Valuation of Individual Equity Securities Equity Market Valuation and Return Analysis	Fixed Income Types of Fixed-Income Securities and their Characteristics Fixed-Income Markets: Characteristics, Institutions, and Benchmarks Fixed-Income Valuation (Sector, Industry, Company) and Return Analysis Term Structure Determination and Yield Spreads Analysis of Interest Rate Risk Analysis of Credit Risk

Ethical and Professional Standards Professional Standards of Practice Ethical Practices

Key Deliverables

Online access to voice based learning content (e-learning).
Pay as you learn - Interest FREE Instalment Plan
Support from subject matter experts through call and mail
Sample questions for better preparation
Certification for candidates scoring more than 40% marks in the exam
Dummy Projects and Industry related project support available.

Course Packages

E-Learning Course:

3 sessions of tele - support for 30 minutes during the online training
Online access to voice based learning content.
Study material couriered to your address.
Support from subject matter experts on e-mail.
Sample questions for preparation.
Facility for taking online exam any time after completion of the training.
Certification for candidates scoring more than 40% marks in the exam.
Limited period discounts available. For more information call now

Course Eligibility

Minimum Eligibility: The candidate should be in Final Year of graduation to pursue Level I CFA Exam
To get the charter: Four years of qualified, professional work experience, in addition to passing the level I CFA exam, Level II CFA exam and Level III CFA exam

FAQs

What is CFA?

CFA program is offered by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute of America. An individual after successfully passing the three levels of tests gets the CFA designation. This designation carries great value and recognition in the world of finance and investments. The CFA designation has global acceptance. It is considered to be a top qualification in the field of finance.

What is CFA training program of International Academy for Certification and Training about?

The CFA has three level of tests : Level I, Level II and Level III. The training program of International Academy for Certification and Training helps an individual to pass these three levels of tests. The training program also guides an individual on how to get enrolled and registered for the CFA program. The minimum time taken to complete the CFA program (i.e. if a candidate passes all the three levels of tests in first attempt) is 2.5 years. Globally the average time taken to pass three levels of CFA is 4 years. The training program of International Academy for Certification and Training aims to get a trainee pass the three levels of examination of CFA in as little time as possible.

How will the CFA qualification help you in your career?

If you are a professional working in the field of finance, banking or investment banking then this qualification will greatly improve your career prospects. You will get knowledge of areas like Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Ethics and Derivatives. The knowledge of these areas is required in the contemporary world of finance & banking.

The CFA qualification will bring you in the top bracket of eligible candidates for finance and banking sectors.

Who should do the CFA program?

Professionals working in the area of finance, investment banking and banking should do this program. The banking sector in India is due for huge expansion as new bank licenses are being awarded by the Reserve Bank of India to achieve higher financial conclusion. A new finance SEZ is coming up in Gujarat which will offer financial products and services at par with those of major financial sectors like London and New York. A CFA qualification will help you exploit these opportunities.

If you are a graduate still in college then also you can start your CFA program. The minimum qualification required for enrolling for CFA Level 1 is that the candidate should be in final year of graduation.

Why International Academy for Certification and Training?

International Academy for Certification and Training’s training program will make it easier for you to understand the complicated course modules that CFA program offers. You will be able to pass the three levels of examination of CFA more easily.

International Academy for Certification and Training is promoted and lead by alumni of IIT (Delhi), MIT (Boston) and IIM (Calcutta). It is presently India’s largest education company for working professionals. It has provided training & certification to more than 60000 working professionals. It provides training & certification in more than 80 areas. The certification given by it is often in collaboration with top institutes of India.

International Academy for Certification and Training’s clientele is not limited to India but extends across the globe. In 2012 International Academy for Certification and Training won the Red Herring Top 100 Asia Award for innovation in the field of training & education. International Academy for Certification and Training is ISO 9001 certified by TUV-SVD. It is registered with National Skill Development Agency, Government of India. Its commitment and record on quality is also reflected by the fact that it is a member of American Society of Quality (ASQ).

Enrolment Options

You can enroll for our courses by paying through the following options:

You can pay online using - credit card / debit card / net banking
You can deposit cash in HDFC or ICICI branch. Please remember to email us a copy of the deposit slip.
You can drop a cheque in either HDFC or ICICI (ATM / bank branch).
You can courier the cheque to our office and we will take care of the rest.
Payment can be made for the appropriate amount depending on which option you decide to take.

* Pricing of some of the programs may vary. Please contact us for more details