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Study CFA® online and gain instant recognition in the finance industry
- On-going throughout the year
- Recommended study time is at least 3 months for each of the 3 levels
Fees:
CFA® tuition packages start from £390 per level
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification is the gold standard for working in the financial sector. It will give you instant recognition in the finance industry, significantly enhancing your career prospects and credibility. InterActive offers online CFA® course on your terms from expert CFA® ‘charterholders’, whose global network you will join upon completing the qualification.
InterActive brings the classroom to you, allowing you to study and prepare for CFA® examinations anywhere and at any time. You will learn how to evaluate investments and make sound financial judgments in preparation for successful examinations and an exciting career in finance.
Who is this programme for?
The CFA® online programme’s focus is on fundamental investment knowledge and practical ideas which are applicable across a variety of careers. If you are already active in the investment industry and want to specialise, refocus your speciality or just earn more prestige with your employer, then the CFA® programme is perfect for you. It complements your practical experience with relevant knowledge and a broad range of skills to help further your career.
Professionals working outside of the investment industry, such as solicitors and accountants, also stand to benefit from CFA® certification. Indeed, many take the CFA® course in order to broaden their professional expertise.
Benefits
CFA® takes your career to the next level; employers recognise CFA® certification as an effective standard in choosing the most qualified, up-to-date and determined job applicants. They understand that the CFA® programme provides the necessary tools for demonstrating commitment, flexibility, hard work and success in high-pressure workplaces. Moreover, employers cite the wide scope of knowledge held by CFA® accredited applicants as the primary reason for hiring them. They understand, as does InterActive, that CFA® charterholders develop diverse perspectives on investment and a thorough knowledge of the global marketplace.
It increases your earning potential; the CFA® Society of Seattle found in a study that in 2009, CFA® charterholders with less than a year of experience earned an average salary of $51,282.Those with one to four years of experience earned an average of $62,567 and those with five to nine years earned $90,335 annually. The mean income for those who had 10 to 19 years’ experience was $121,017 and the highest average salary was earned by charterholders with more than 20 years of experience, at $149,017.
In order to receive CFA® qualification, you have to pass three levels – Level I, Level II and Level III sequentially. You will take exams for each at CFA® centres and exams for Level I are held in June or December, while those for Levels II and III are held only in June.
You may register for only one exam at a time and must wait to receive the results for one exam before registering for another. Check that you meet all requirements before you enrol on the CFA® program and register for your first exam.
You can apply for your exams, which will be held either in December or June (depending on the level). You must apply to study CFA® program with InterActive 3-9 months before you are due to sit your exams (at the latest). To apply, simply choose a CFA® package of the required level from the Enrolment centre and pay for it.
You will receive an email containing your InterActive login details 24 hours after payment. You will then be able to study towards your paper according to the content of the package you purchased. At the start of your CFA® preparation you will be given access to all learning tools included in your package, such as live or recorded HD quality video lectures, lecture notes and other study materials, mock exams, question bank, progress tests and other. The recommended study time for each exam is at least 3 months.
Finally, you take your exams and if you pass you will continue to the next level. However, if you fail you are encouraged to re-take the exam. If you fail but are eligible for the Pass First Time Guarantee, you will get access to study materials for the level you failed and can re-sit it once you re-register.
Sample of video tuition
A portfolio of HD quality video lectures, recorded by expert tutors, CFAcharterholders, giving you access to over 50 hours of tuition per level.
Our video lectures cover all Learning Outcome Statements. They are referenced to the CFA® Program Curriculum by Study Session title and then Reading number. For level 1 we recommend you cover Financial Reporting and Analysis early in your studies as it is commonly considered the most conceptually challenging of the topics.
CFA® Level I
Introduction to the CFA® program and the course of study
Calculator tutorial
The time value of money
Discounted cash flow applications
Statistical concepts and market returns
Probability concepts
Common probability distributions
Sampling and estimation
Hypothesis testing
Technical analysis
Financial statement analysis: an introduction
Financial reporting mechanics
Financial reporting standards
Understanding income statements
Understanding balance sheets
Understanding cash flow statements
Financial analysis techniques
Inventories
Long-lived assets
Income taxes
Non-current liabilities
Financial reporting quality, red flags and accounting warning signs
Accounting shenanigans on the cash flow statement
Financial statement analysis applications
Capital budgeting
Cost of capital
Measures of leverage
Dividends and share repurchases basics
Working capital management
Financial statement analysis
The corporate governance of listed companies
Demand and supply analysis: introduction
Demand and supply analysis: consumer demand
Demand and supply analysis: the firm
The firm and market structures
Aggregate output, prices, and economic growth
Understanding business cycles
Monetary and fiscal policy
International trade and capital flows
Currency exchange rates
Market organization and structure
Security market indices
Market efficiency
Overview of equity securities
Introduction to industry and company analysis
Equity valuation concepts and basic tools
Features of debt securities
Risks associated with investing in bonds
Overview of bond sectors and instruments
Understanding yield spreads
Introduction to the valuation of debt securities
Yield measures, spot rates and forward rates
Introduction to the measurement of interest rate risk
Fundamentals of Credit Analysis
Derivatives markets and Instruments
Forward markets and contracts
Futures markets and contracts
Option markets and contracts
Swap markets and contracts
Risk management applications of option strategies
Alternative investments
Investing in commodities
Portfolio management an overview
Portfolio risk and return part I
Portfolio risk and return part II
Basics of portfolio planning and construction
Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
Guidance for standards I - VII
Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards
Global Investment Performance Standards
CFA® Level II
Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
Guidance for Standards I - VII
CFA® Institute Soft Dollar Standards
CFAI Research Objectivity Standards
Glenarm
Preston Partners
Super Selection
Trade allocation: fair dealing and disclosure
Changing investment objectives
Prudence in perspective
Correlation and regression
Multiple regression and issues in regression analysis
Time-series analysis
Currency Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting
Economic Growth and the Investment Decision
Economics of Regulation
Inventories: implications for financial statements and ratios
Long-lived assets: implications for financial statements and ratios
Intercorporate investments
Employee Compensation: Post-Employment and Share-based
Multinational organisations
The lessons we learn
Evaluating financial reporting quality
Integration of financial statement analysis techniques
Capital Budgeting
Capital structure
Dividends and Share Repurchase : Analysis
Corporate governance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Valuation Applications and Processes
Return concepts
The five competitive forces that shape an industry
Discounted dividend valuation
Free cash flow valuation
Market-based valuation: price and enterprise value multiples
Residual income valuation
Private company valuations
Private Real Estate Investments
Publically Traded Real Estate Securities
Private Equity Valuation
Investing in Hedge funds: A Survey
Fundamentals of Credit Analysis
Term Structure and Volatility of Interest Rates
Valuing Bonds with Embedded Options
Mortgage-backed sector of the bond market
Asset-Backed Sector of the Bond Market
Valuing Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities
Forward Markets and Contracts
Futures Markets and contracts
Options Markets and contracts
Swap Markets and Contracts
Interest Rate Derivative Contracts
Using Credit Derivatives to Enhance Return and Manage Risk
Portfolio Concepts
The Theory of Active Portfolio Management
The Portfolio Management Process and the Investment Policy Statement
CFA® registration requirements
Before you enrol in the CFA® certificate program and register for your first exam, you should check if you meet the CFA® entrance requirements, namely:
- Have at least a bachelor's (or equivalent) degree or:
- Be in the final year of your bachelor's degree program at the time of registration
- Have four years of professional work experience (does not have to be investment related)
- Have a combination of professional work and college experience that totals at least four years
- Part-time positions do not qualify, and the four-year total must be accrued prior to enrolment
If you initially enrol/register as a final year undergraduate student with a degree in progress, you may not register for the Level II exam until you have:
- Earned your degree or (should you fail to)
- Obtained professional work experience that meets the programmes entrance requirements
Non-academic requirements
You must also read the ID policy and understand the professional conduct requirements. This is because you will be asked to sign the Professional Conduct Statement and Candidate Responsibility Statement.
You will also need a valid international travel passport (required for enrolment and exam registration) and must be prepared to take the exams in English.
InterActive entry requirements
We do not have any entry requirements beyond those required by CFA® Institute; please check that you are eligible to register for your CFA® exam before purchasing your study pack
In partnership with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), InterActive has developed a wide range of CFA® study options, each tailored to fit your individual need.
 CFA®: The Essentials (£273 per level) |
CFA®: Tuition (£350 per level) |
CFA®: Tuition with Live Revision (£623 per level) |
CFA®: Question Bank (£100 per level) |
CFA®: Mock Exam (£50 per level) |
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HD quality tuition video lectures with lecture notes
You can watch this portfolio of HD quality videos, covering the full CFA® syllabus, anywhere, any time. Recorded by the CFA® charter holders, the videos give you access to an average of 45 hours tuition per level – so watch, rewind, fast-forward, take a break – study at your own pace. All videos are accompanied by lecture notes prepared by lecturers. These are an important tool in revising for exams and exploring key concepts. |
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Global Live Online Revision
You will be able to attend four online revision classes in real-time, with video streamed straight to your PC. The classes are taught by leading UK tutors, and ensure that you cover all key syllabus areas in preparation for your exams. All live sessions are available as recordings to ensure you can review each on demand. |
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Global Live Online Tuition
Participate and interact with your LSBF tutors through live video streaming of in-class sessions. Up to six evening sessions are taught per paper covering core topic areas from the CFA® syllabus to enhance your learning. All live sessions are available as recordings to ensure you can review each on demand. |
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Re-sit promotion
Students who are resitting their CFA® examinations and are new to the InterActive platform are eligible for a 50% discount on all CFA® packages. In addition, you will receive access to material that will help you understand how the 2012 CFA® syllabus differs from 2011, further ensuring your exam success. |
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Pass First Time Guarantee
Should you not pass your exam first time round, InterActive offers you free access to tuition and revision video lectures and notes until your examination re-sit. Pass First Time Guarantee is available for free as a part of selected packages. Terms and conditions apply. |
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CFA®: The Essentials (£273 per level) |
CFA®: Tuition (£350 per level) |
CFA®: Tuition with Live Revision (£623 per level) |
CFA®: Question Bank (£100 per paper) |
CFA®: Mock Exam (£50 per level) |
