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CFA Institute is an association of investment professionals who have set the standard for excellence. Formerly known as AIMR, Association of Investment Management and research, it is based out of Charlottesville, Virginia. In the global financial and investment markets CFA Institute is a respected source of knowledge and insight.The organisation offers CFA, Chartered Financial Analyst Program among others and candidates who complete the program successfully are awarded a 'CFA Charter'. Designation of CFA is recognized as being equivalent to a master’s-level degree in UK and several other countries. It is globally recognized gold standard in investment management. One can enrol in for CFA program in the final year of a University degree or after getting the University degree or equivalent as per the guidelines of CFA Institute. The program is global in outlook and design. If you have four years of qualified, professional experience in investment decision –making that also makes you eligible for the course. In order to be a chartered CFA a candidate must have a university degree or equivalent and four years of experience in investment management. The academic portion of CFA consists of three six-hour exams -also known as levels-which a candidate is required to pass. These levels are sequential which means candidates need to pass level -1 before being eligible for level-2. Candidates generally take one six-hour exam per year. The course primarily covers topics such as Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investment Management and Ethics in the Finance and investment sector. Level -1 exams are held twice a year- in the first week of June and December. Level II and Level III exams are held once a year-in the first week of June. Candidates can enrol and prepare for exams by studying the CFA Institute curriculum on self-study basis. CFAs can use their knowledge and skills in the market in various ways. They can opt for Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Venture Capital Management, Credit Rating agencies, Banking sector etc. CFAs have great prospects and it is easy to get excited about enrolling in the program. Earning a CFA charter designation however is not easy. It is a gruelling process that sometimes extends to more than four years. It is therefore very important that candidates assess their potential and all the pros and cons of the course before committing to it. Join the largest enlisted training provider for CFA, FRM, PRIMA Edu Pristine. With 10,000 registered members and conducted trainings for over one million man hours, you are assured a career in finance when you choose from the various courses at Edupristine. For more information on courses, login to http://www.edupristine.com/ca/courses/
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