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The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Courses

Study CFA® at the London School of Business & Finance

Gaining CFA® charter-holder status is your passport to an international career in investment banking. We have the experienced tutors and world-class resources you need – backed by comprehensive online support.

The CFA® qualification is the single most widely recognised credential in the field of global investment. Holding it means you can take your career global, and to new heights, at organisations such as Credit Suisse and JP Morgan.

At LSBF, we bridge the gap between investment theory and practical skills. From the very first session, you will gain knowledge that is immediately useful as a working investment professional. This is true whether you study:

More about CFA® Qualification

CFA® charter status makes you one of over 100,000 elite investment professionals working in over 130 countries. It is a vital stepping stone to top-class positions, while Level 1 CFA® is fast becoming a standard graduate-level qualification.

You will cover key areas throughout the programme, such as ethical and professional standards, asset valuation, financial analysis, economics, corporate finance, quantitative methods and portfolio management. This prepares you for the career in investment banking you want.

The top** CFA charter holder employers internationally are:

  1. Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  2. Citigroup
  3. Credit Suisse
  4. Deutsche
  5. HSBC
  6. JP Morgan
  7. Morgan Stanley
  8. RBC
  9. UBS
  10. Wells Fargo

**Source http://www.newcfa.org/#/professions

How to get started

We provide the tools, expertise and support you need to achieve CFA® qualification and career success. To embark on your CFA® study programme you must, however, register with the Chartered Financial Analysts' Institute directly. There is a one-off enrolment fee payable to the CFA®, and then a registration fee for each examination sitting.

The registration fees include the CFA® Study Material, which covers the CFA® syllabus, as well as our extensive and tailored resources. The fees are significantly reduced the earlier you register:

2013 June exams - all 3 levels First deadline 19 SEPT 2012 Second deadline 13 FEB 2013 Final deadline 13 MAR 2013
Enrolment fee – new Level 1 only $440 $440 $530
Exam registration fee $680 $780 $1055
Curriculum eBook version fee save $40 save $40 save $40
Curriculum Print version fee $20 shipping fee $20 shipping fee $20 shipping fee
Curriculum eBook plus print versions fee $50 (including shipping fee) $50 (including shipping fee) $50 (including shipping fee)

Contact one of our CFA® advisers to find out more, or see our entry requirements for more details.

Why LSBF

Our CFA® programmes provide everything you need to succeed in both your CFA® exams and career. This includes:

  • Comprehensive study materials: including online study guides, lecture notes, student support and revision materials
  • Question Bank: with 1,750 practice questions
  • Highly experienced tutors: with years of both professional and academic experience to ensure success in your exams
  • HD recorded video lectures: covering key CFA® syllabus areas online (powered by the InterActive learning platform)
  • Progress tests and mock exams: in the form of practice questions, a mid-term progress test and 2 6-hour mock exams, taken under real exam conditions

CFA® combined programmes

Boost your CFA® qualification by combining it with our MSc Finance and Investment, Global MBA or MIB.

The CFA® qualification is a clear indication of exceptional ability. However, employers are increasingly looking to hire individuals who can demonstrate the in-depth business knowledge and thorough understanding of management gained through a master’s degree.

We have created a range of combined programme options, designed and structured by experts from the field. Combining your CFA® qualification with an MSc Finance and Investment, Global MBA or MIB degree will give you a level of expertise only a handful of other professionals can match.

Contact us to find out more about our innovative and exclusive combined programmes.

Course information

The CFA® course in London takes place over a period of 3 months:

Intakes are as follows –
Level 1: February & September

Please note that we offer level 2 CFA® preparation classes online.

Click here for CFA® full-time application form
Click here for CFA® part-time application form

Want to speak to a programme advisor?

Our programme advisors offer one-to-one advice at our open days and on weekdays from 9am until 6pm. We are happy to meet you during these times at our campus in Holborn. Alternatively, call us on 0207 823 2303, or send us your details using the form on the right.

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+44 (0) 207 823 2303

Birmingham:
+44 (0) 121 616 3370

Manchester:
+44 (0) 161 713 1777

Toronto:
+1 416 800 2204

Singapore:
+65 6580 7700

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