ABOUT CFA

The CFA® Program is a graduate-level, self study curriculum and examination program for investment professionals-especially security analysts, fund managers and investment advisors. In order to become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass all three level exams, possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, as assessed by the CFA institute) and have 48 months of work experience in an investment decision-making position.

CFA is one of the most reputed certification for people who would like to build their career in finance. As Indian market is getting integrated with global economics, the relevance of attaining global knowledge has become very important for a successful career in finance. International CFA is a perfect career opportunity for aspirants who would like to develop a global perspective in their career growth.

DETAILED OUTLINE

The CFA® program curriculum is designed by the CFA® program body of knowledge and covers the following main subjects:

• Ethical and Professional Standards
• Quantitative Methods
• Economics
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Equity Investments
• Fixed Income
• Derivatives
• Alternative Investments
• Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning

The Level 1 mainly focuses on the tools and inputs, in addition to an introduction to asset valuation, portfolio management techniques and financial statement analysis.

The Level 2 emphasizes on asset valuation, as well as applications of the tools and inputs in asset valuation

The Level 3 mainly focuses on the portfolio management process and emphasizes the application and synthesis of the methodologies utilized in Levels 1 and 2 consulting, and/or risk technology

Minimum length of time taken to sequentially pass all three exams: 1.5 years

Average number of years candidates take to earn CFA® charter: 4 years

The recommended number of hours of study for each exam level: A minimum of 250 hours of study.

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ABOUT CFA PREPARATORY

International finance certifications like CFA are not merely examinations. These are complete careers that demand practical knowledge of the subject along with a sound theoretical conceptual framework. Perhaps this is the reason why even after passing the requisite examinations, the CFA Charter is provided only after significant and relevant work experience.

For the first time in India, Kredent Academy, in association with Pristine Careers, is trying to bridge the gap between theory and practical by moving from exam oriented preparation to career oriented preparatory modules. With the understanding of practical application and linking the theoretical concepts, CFA preparatory with Kredent-Pristine not only provides one with a sound preparation for examination but also links theory with practical application. This unique blend of theory and practical is the key differentiating factor when one forays to seek employment opportunities in the financial domain. The practical orientation is provided through:

• Teaching from market professionals working with reputed organizations
• Internship and/or job with research team
• Study materials with actual life examples

COURSE HIGHLIGHT

• Relevant for people who want to pursue a serious career in investment research, asset valuation, investment advisory and portfolio management domains
• Learning practical applications of the excellent theoretical topics covered in the CFA® curriculum
• Internship guarantee for candidates who have successfully cleared level one and award of relevant Experience certificates necessary to obtain a CFA Charter holder

STUDY METHODOLOGY

• Classes conducted by CFA® professionals and Industry practitioners
• Summarized Recordings (up to 10 Hrs)
• Mock Tests
• Question Banks (1500 questions)
• Summarized Study Materials
• 24 * 7 Access
• Recommendations of other International Study materials

KREDENT EDGE

Kredent Academy, through its philosophy of providing practical oriented training, has entered into a collaboration with Pristine Careers to not only conduct classes in its state of art live market setup but also to provide practical exposure to students of the course in the form of live market exposure in equity, commodities and currency markets. Thus, the preparatory course not only prepares the candidates for the examination but also provides the necessary practical exposure to make a rewarding career after examination.

Broadly speaking, the Kredent Edge would provide:

• Detailed and summarized study materials
• Additional online learning modules for anytime revisions
• Industry relevant education
• Exhaustive question bank
• Internship opportunities
• High pass percentage
• Small class size for individual attention
• Access to Kredent Academy Library