CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is a prestigious professional designation for finance professional and investment analyst. The assessment is conducted once a year every June (Level 1 exam are conducted twice a year every June and December) and is held by CFA INSTITUTE all over the world at the same time.

Rapid growth on the investment and financial world need a standard for investors and employers in connecting and working the investment and financial professionals. This brings a tremendous growth in the number of CFA participants as CFA program has a high standard of knowledge integrity and professionalism.

The CFAs standards are acknowledged internationally. There are lots of MBA programs and business schools around us but there is only one CFA. Some of the organizations that employ CFA charterholders are investment management companies, consulting companies, investment bankers, insurance, pension fund, banking, and other financial institution.

Demands for CFA charterholders are significantly high whereas there are only around 100 CFA charterholders in Indonesian. In Indonesia itself there are a lot of multinational companies that require of passing at least CFA Level 1 as a prerequisite of the employment.

The development of the CFA is implausible that resulted in 150.000 people in more than 100 countries taking the assessment in 2007. In America itself, having CFA is deemed more prestigious for the reason that its subject matters are deeply tested and more practical. Given for the first time in 1963, now CFA is sponsored by the CFA INSTITUTE, and given to the professionals that fulfill these requirements:

1. Passed three exam levels (6 hours per exam) in a row with a minimum of three years.
2. Has working experience of a minimum of four years in the field of investment decision-making.
3. Adhere to the CFA INSTITUTE Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct .

As the first university in Indonesia that has an international recognition of the ISO-9001 Certification, BINUS is applying consistent policies and quality target. BINUS holds the Level 1, 2, and 3 CFA training program as a commitment to develop CFA in Indonesia. Right now there are already over 1,700 participants attending BINUS CFA Training Program.

Why BINUS CFA Training Program?

1. Market leader since 2002
2. The one and only hosts of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd levels of the CFA Training Programs in Indonesia
3. Taught by CFA certificated practitioners and faculty members experienced in their area

Intensive preparation is a wise measure in order to deal with this assessment. The percentage level of passing the 1st level in the world is 40% by December 2006 and in Indonesia, the passing cut is much lower. A good essential obtained in the 1st level will simplify your next level assessments.