World's No. 1 CFA study package! 1FIN's classes blended with Kaplan Schweser to ace the CFA exams in your 1st attempt
Course Duration
2- 3 years
Course Levels
3 Levels
Exam Mode
Online (Centre-based)
10 Years Pass Rate
44%
CFA is the highest distinction in finance. It provides a strong foundation in advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills.
Diverse CFA career paths await, from investment banking and asset management to risk analysis and financial consulting, offering endless opportunities for growth and success.
Whether you’re a student, fresher or an experienced professional, CFA helps you standout in your internship/job applications. With 1,90,000 CFA charterholders across 160+ markets, explore opportunities worldwide and move forward in your career.
What’s Included?
Recorded Classes by CFA Charterholders
Live Revisions
Access to Kaplan Schweser portal
Schweser Hardcopy Books & 3K+ MCQs
Exam Like Mock Tests
Upskilling Courses
Career Guidance
30+ years of History
Schweser has helped 1000s of candidates earn CFA charter with its world’s best prep program. Our partnership tailors it to make it most effective for you.
Complete Success Package
Designed for you to pass - Video Classes, Live Revision, Latest Printed Books, Quick Sheets, Practice Questions, Mock Exams, and Doubt Resolution Forums.
Led by Expert Faculty
Sriram Somayajula is a CFA Charterholder with 15+ yrs of experience in Fundraising, M&A, Currency Markets & Capital Markets.
Unlimited views
With unlimited views, you can review and reinforce your understanding of key exam topics at your own pace, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for your CFA Exams.
Unlimited Views to video classes by Expert CFA Charterholder faculties. Excel with comprehensive and exam-oriented coverage.
Clear, concise study notes with examples that cover every LOS. Get printed books delivered at your doorstep + E-access.
3,590+ MCQs to practice with detailed answer explanations. Create custom-quizzes to practice as per your prep status.
4 full-length online mock exams that simulate the interface, format, and difficulty of the actual CFA exam. Be exam ready with 1FIN.
Summary sheet containing key formulas, definitions, and concepts. Revise anytime, anywhere.
Noel James
CFA Level 1
AUG 24
Cleared in 1st Attempt
Jeremiah Pacheco
CFA Level 1
MAY 23
Cleared in 1st Attempt
Jeremiah Pacheco
CFA Level 2
MAY 24
Cleared in 1st Attempt
Veera Mohan Reddy
CFA Level 1
MAY 24
Cleared in 1st Attempt
Shuban Parab
CFA Level 1
MAY 24
Cleared in 1st Attempt
Kaplan Schweser is the Global Leader in financial education. More CFA Level I and II candidates consider Kaplan Schweser to be the highest-quality, most comprehensive, and easiest-to-use CFA exam prep provider in the industry. Their study material is concise, easy to grasp and exam centred thereby enhancing your chances of CFA success.
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To register for the Level I CFA exam, you must have an *International travel passport and meet any one of the following entrance requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree
Undergraduate Student
Professional Work Experience
Each level of the CFA exam is based on the curriculum of the prior level which evolves in complexity.
The exams cover the following topic areas:
TOPIC
WEIGHTAGE BY LEVEL
LEVEL I
LEVEL II
LEVEL III
Ethical and Professional Standards
15 - 20%
10 - 15%
10 - 15%
Quantitative Methods
08 - 12%
05 - 10%
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Economics
08 - 12%
05 - 10%
05 - 10%
Financial Statement Analysis
13 - 17%
10 - 15%
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Corporate Issuers
08 - 12%
10 - 15%
-
Equity Investments
10 - 12%
10 - 15%
10 - 15%
Fixed Income
10 - 12%
10 - 15%
15 - 20%
Derivatives
05 - 08%
05 - 10%
05 - 10%
Alternative Investments
05 - 08%
05 - 10%
05 - 10%
Portfolio Mgmt. & Wealth Planning
05 - 08%
10 - 15%
35 - 40%
Sriram Somayajula CFA, ISB (PGP)
Ethical and Professional Standards, Equity Investments, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Mgmt. & Wealth Planning
Sriram, a finance professional with 13+ years of experience, has worked with MNCs, Investment Banks, and Startups. He specializes in Fundraising, M&A, Currency, and Capital Markets. A CFA Charter Holder, CA, and ISB Hyderabad graduate, he last headed the Finance Function at Furlenco.
Ashish Sharma IITB (B Tech), ISB (PGP), FRM
Fixed Income
Ashish, Director of Market Risk at Barclays Bank Singapore, graduated in Civil Engineering from IIT Bombay and holds a degree from the ISB Hyderabad. He is also an FRM charter holder, a finance enthusiast, and enjoys traveling and spending time with his kids.
Frenil D'Souza, CA
Economics
Frenil, a Chartered Accountant, is a passionate educator who fosters critical thinking. With experience in audit and ERP implementation, he inspires students beyond their core curriculum. He enjoys classical guitar and traveling.
Vamsidhar Mutnuru CA, CFA
Financial Statement Analysis
An experienced analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the equity research industry. Skilled in Corporate Finance, Valuation, and Research. Strong professional with a CA from ICAI and CFA Charterholder from CFA Institute (USA)
Nikhil Gupta, CFA
Quantitative Methods, Alternative Investments
Nikhil is a CFA and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Delhi University. He runs Poonji Mitra, a wealth management firm, and has been teaching CFA students for several years.
Sarthak Jain, CFA
Corporate Issuers
Sarthak completed engineering from University of Pune, and Master's in Finance from University of Tulsa and is a CFA Charter Holder and has a good working experience in the retail and financial industries. He specialised in Database Design, Financial Modelling, Investment Management, and BI-Oriented Data Blending and Analysis.
A huge thank you to the team at Indigolearn for helping me clear my CFA L1. One big advantage I had by choosing them, is their diverse range of faculty who had in depth knowledge of the subjects they taught. Overall very satisfied!
Jeremiah
How long should I prepare for the CFA Exam?
On average, candidates spend 300+ hours of study per exam level.
What is the CFA Exam fee?
One time enrollment fee – US$ 350. Registration Fee for each level – for upcoming 2025 attempts - US$ 990 (early registration) & US$ 1290 (standard registration) So, it can cost a candidate between US$ 3,180 -4,220 (Rs. 2.63 Lacs – Rs.3.5 Lacs) excluding the tuition fee.
When and where are CFA Exams conducted?
Through Computer-based testing centers in different cities. Candidates have to self-schedule the exam in the exam window. Example: For CFA Level I Feb 2024 exam, exam dates are 19 – 25 Feb 2024. Candidates have to schedule their exam within the above dates and the scheduling window deadline is 21 Nov 2023.
Can I get a job after clearing Level I / Level II? What would be my salary?
Yes. In India, average expected salary for a Fresher after clearing Level I and/or Level II CFA exams, can range between Rs. 4,00,000 p.a. to Rs. 9,00,000.
What is so unique about 1FIN’s CFA Program?
Schweser is a global leader in CFA Exam Prep. 1FIN offers world’s best study package from Schweser with Live Classes from CFA Charterholders and industry professionals. Personalised Guidance and mentorship by faculties with extensive experience in Fund raise, M&A, Currency Markets & Capital Markets will ensure your ultimate success.
Are there any scholarships available for CFA?
Yes. For more details on scholarships, visit: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/scholarships Some employers also provide financial assistance to their employees for participation in CFA Program.