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Syllabus & Exam Structure
CFA® Syllabus Structure - All Levels
The CFA® Program is structured into 3 challenging levels:
• Level I (knowledge and understanding of investment tools and techniques);
• Level II (application of investment tools and techniques to asset valuation) and
• Level III (synthesis and evaluation of investment tools and techniques in the context of portfolio management and wealth planning).
The above 3 levels are underpinned by a network of progressively challenging Learning Outcome Statements (LOSs), founded on 10 syllabus topic areas:
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Ethics & Professional Standards;
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Quantitative Methods;
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Economics;
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Financial Reporting & Analysis;
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Corporate Finance;
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Equity Investments;
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Fixed Income;
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Derivatives;
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Alternative Investments; and
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Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning.
Structure of our CFA Course:
For each level of the CFA® Programme, the 10 syllabus topic areas (as above) have been neatly demarcated into 5 books (volumes) based on our adopted and world-renown WILEY study materials:
Book 1: Ethics & Quantitative Methods
Book 2: Economics
Book 3: Financial Reporting & Analysis
Book 4: Corporate Finance, Equity and Fixed Income
Book 5: Derivatives, Alternative Investments & Portfolio Management
You have the flexibility to attend our Full course (comprising of all 5 books/modules -at each level), and/or our exam preparation classes.
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about our course structure: packages, timetables, fees.
Foreign Students who require to study Face-to-Face in South Africa must apply via the international student route. Click here for more information.
Exemptions & Eligibility
Irrespective of your prior qualification and/or experience, you cannot apply for exemption from any Level of the CFA® Program. To be eligible to start at Level I, you must either:
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Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, or
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Be in the final year of your bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, and/or
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Have four years of work experience (not necessarily investment-related).
Please note: Although four years of work experience which is not necessarily-invested related will grant you eligibility, you will be required to submit three years of relevant work experience before being accorded the CFA Charter. This relevant experience you can gain before, during or after completing all the relevant CFA exams.
Level I CFA® Exam Structure
Exam Format:
Computer-Based Testing: The Level I computer-based exam consists of 180 multiple choice questions, split between two 135-minute sessions. There is an optional break between sessions. Candidates must take both sessions in order to receive an exam result.
Duration:
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First session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
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Second session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
Exam Windows:
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Every: Feb | May | August | November
Our Class Intake Structure for 2022: Classes Starting in January, May & October. Visit the fees section for more.
Level II CFA® Exam Structure
Structure: The CFA® Level II exam consists of item set questions consisting of vignettes with accompanying items.
Duration: The CFA® Level II paper-based exam duration is 6 hours. The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours.
CFA® Exam Level II 2022 Windows:
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February
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August
Our Class Intake for 2022: Classes Starting in April 2022 (1 intake). Visit the fees section for more.
Level III CFA® Exam Structure
Structure: The Level III exam consists of item set and constructed response (essay) questions.
Duration: The CFA Level III paper-based exam duration is 6 hours. The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours.
CFA® Exam Level III 2022 Windows:
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May
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November
Our Class Intake for 2022: Classes Starting in Jan 2022 (1 intake). Visit the fees section for more.
Registration Information
3 Intakes
Level I - January, May & October aiming for the August/November sitting
Level II - April aiming for the November Sitting
Level III - January aiming for the August Sitting
Payment Options
20% Upfront Fee to get started & Balance paid over 6 months
Up to 12% Discount Available for Self-Sponsored Students (T/Cs)
Mode of Delivery
Online & On-Campus
Pre-recorded Online/Self Study
Classes Run at our Sandton Rivonia Campus. Click here to access class timetables. Online - Interactive Livestream Classes Available!
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How we support you through the CFA® Journey
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Answering your Unique Question
Register with The CFA® Institute
Check your entry requirements here and start the process to register with The CFA® Institute on the CFA® Website to get your CFA® Student Number before you start you CFA® Journey with us!
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Register for Classes
You can study your CFA® with us part-time, evening, weekend or home study/online as defined in our study options below.
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Book for Exams
Book exams directly with CFA® when you are ready to write. You can also add your exam fees on your tuition classes invoice and we can remit the exam fees to CFA® on your behalf.
View the exam dates/deadline here.
Fees & Study Options
4 STUDY OPTIONS BELOW:
Choose between the 4 study packages below. Selecting the TEPP or e-Campus Livestream Package will allow you to attend all 18 classes (over 18 weeks), covering all 5 books/modules (including 4 exam revision practice workshops) with all Wiley books.
TEPP - R19,000 per level
Tuition & Exam Preparation Package: We are so confident of our tuition delivery methodology that we do not hesitate to guarantee our students a 1st TIME PASS under this Tuition & Exam Prep Package. You receive all prescribed textbooks, student notes & CFA® recommended calculator (for LI ONLY).
See below for detailed package benefits & fees.
EPOP - R11,000 per level
Exam Preparation Only Package: Join us during Exam Revision Phase where we drill down to all exam techniques and get you prepared for the Final Exam!
See below for detailed package benefits & fees.
e-Campus - R13,000 per level
Our Online Study Option that allows you to study at your own pace with unlimited study resources to help you achieve your 1st Time Pass! You also have a chance to livestream weekly classes and interact with the lecturer!
e-Campus - R7,500 per level
Our Online Study Option that allows you to study at your own pace with pre-recorded videos & e-course notes only to help you achieve your 1st Time Pass!
CFA® Fees & Study Benefits
Payment Terms : 20% deposit and balance payable over 6 months.
The tabs below provide further details of each study package, the indicative benefits and course fees for Level I, II & III:
TEPP - Evenings/Weekends
Tuition & Exam Preparation Package
On-Campus/Livestream
- 18-20 Contact Classes (80 hours)
- 2 - 8 Revision classes Access Sample Class Structure
- Student File - Customised CFA Student File
- CQ Recorded Lecture Videos & Slides accessible online.
- Instructor-Led Office Hours (Ask questions during an instructor’s set office hours)
- STUDY NOTES 5 Books: Clear, concise study notes (WILEY) and examples that cover every Learning Outcome Statements (LOS), plus questions to check your understanding: Including a detailed scheme of work.
- PRACTICE TOOLS 1: WILEY Test Bank(to quiz yourself and build custom exams based on LOS).
- PRACTICE TOOLS 2:Multiple 3-9 Online Practice Mock Exams (to help you perform on exam day, depending on your performance tracking).
- PRACTICE TOOLS 3: WILEY Formula Sheet-(to help you develop a detailed study plan that shows you how to use your study materials in the most effective way possible). The CFA® Program recommended financial calculator (Level 1 Only) BAII Plus Professional -Texas Instruments
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Online access to over 1000 additional exam practice questions.
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24/7 Student Support
EPOP - Evenings/Weekends
Exam Preparation Only Package
On-Campus/Livestream
R 11,000.00
/ Full Course/per levelNO VAT
- Module by Module: 2 - 8 Revision classes Access Sample Class Structure
- Instructor-Led Office Hours (Ask questions during an instructor’s set office hours)
- PRACTICE TOOLS 1 : WILEY Test Bank (to quiz yourself and build custom exams based on LOS).
- PRACTICE TOOLS 2: Multiple 3-9 Online Practice Mock Exams (to help you perform on exam day, depending on your performance tracking).
- Online access to over 1000 additional exam practice questions.
- 24/7 Student Support
e-Campus Interactive/Online
Anywhere!
Livestream + eBooks
R 13,000.00
GET RECORDED VIDEOS & e-NOTES ONLY FOR R7,500/ Full Course/per level
NO VAT
- 18-20 Contact Classes (80 hours)
- 2 - 8 Revision classes Access Sample Class Structure
- CQ Recorded Lecture Videos & Slides accessible online.
- Instructor-Led Office Hours (Ask questions during an instructor’s set office hours)
- STUDY NOTES 5 e-Books: Clear, concise study notes (WILEY) and examples that cover every Learning Outcome Statements (LOS), plus questions to check your understanding: Including a detailed scheme of work.
- PRACTICE TOOLS 1: WILEY Test Bank (to quiz yourself and build custom exams based on LOS).
- PRACTICE TOOLS 2:Multiple 3-9 Online Practice Mock Exams (to help you perform on exam day, depending on your performance tracking).
- PRACTICE TOOLS 3: WILEY Formula Sheet -(to help you develop a detailed study plan that shows you how to use your study materials in the most effective way possible).
- Online access to over 1000 additional exam practice questions.
- 24/7 Student Support
Livestream from anywhere!
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