CFA®
Levels

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Online learning

Level I curriculum breakdown

Curriculum breakdown %
Financial Reporting & Analysis 20
Ethical & Professional Standards 15
Fixed Income 12
Quantitative Methods 12
Economics 10
Equity Investments 10
Corporate Finance 8
Derivatives 5
Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning 5
Alternative Investments 3

Source: CFA Institute

Teaching phase study options:

  • 8 weekdays
  • 8 Fridays
  • 8 Saturdays
  • OR 16 evenings

Phase 1 (2 consecutive weekdays, Fridays, Saturdays or 4 evenings):

  • Quantitative Methods
  • Fixed income
  • Ethics (overview)

Phase 2 (2 consecutive weekdays, Fridays, Saturdays or 4 evenings):

  • Financial Statement Analysis


Phase 3 (2 consecutive weekdays, Fridays, Saturdays or 4 evenings):

  • Equity
  • Derivatives
  • Alternative Investments

Phase 4 (2 consecutive weekdays, Fridays, Saturdays or 4 evenings):

  • Economics
  • Corporate Finance 
  • Portfolio Management

 

Revision phase study options:


The revision phase pays particular attention to focused exam preparation and improving your exam technique.
  • 3 consecutive weekdays
  • 3 consecutive Fridays
  • OR 3 consecutive Saturdays

 

Distance learning
As a distance learning delegate you will be fully supported by our tutors who you can contact by email whenever you need help.

Distance learning plus revision
You will find attending our revision phase beneficial as it will help you strengthen your knowledge, identify your weakest areas and reinforce your exam technique.

Optional Introductory courses
You can tailor your Level I CFA® training course to your particular needs by choosing from the following additional course options: