CFA® Program exam registration deadline

The final registration deadline for the November 2025 exam is 5 August. Register now for your last chance to sit your exam in 2025.

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CFA Institute offers a diverse range of programs and certificates designed to meet the needs of finance professionals across various career stages and specializations.

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Leverage the international reputation of CFA Institute to unlock career opportunities around the world.

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Earn an easily shareable digital badge to display your achievement in your online networks.

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Learn from established practitioners to build the practical skills required for investment decision-making.

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Connect with a global community of finance professionals and uncover new opportunities.

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Study using our digital tool, designed to adapt to your learning style and help you prepare for exams more effectively.

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Stand out by developing expertise in sought-after skills in the global financial industry.

CFA® Program

Achieve the highest distinction in investment management

The CFA Program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete and excel in today’s complex and evolving investment industry.

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190k+ Charterholders - the biggest network of investment professionals in the world

$267k Average total compensation across all job functions

90% Of hiring managers prefer CFA® Charterholders for executive positions

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The CFA Program really goes in deep about a lot of different topics in finance. I think it provides people with a really good grounding across a lot of different topics. The biggest piece of advice I would give to people who want to try the program or who are worried because they don't have a background in finance is just give it a go. I found the program really great, I enjoyed the content, I enjoyed the process, and I also enjoyed meeting other people who have done the program.

Stephanie Graskoski, CFA Associate McKinsey and company

Empowering the investment industry to realize the world’s greatest possibilities

CFA Institute is a global not-for-profit organization that provides finance education for investment professionals. By promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and excellence, we help shape the future of the industry for the ultimate benefit of society.

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190k+ Active CFA Charterholders

155+ Worldwide CFA Societies

1.7k Organizations claim compliance with the GIPS® standards

830 Affiliated Universities

Advanced Private Wealth Management learning program

Gain practical skills to advise high-net-worth clients on investment, estate planning, and wealth transfer.

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Research reports

AI Washing: Signs, Symptoms, and Suggested Solutions for Investment Stakeholders

This report addresses the ethical concerns and risks of AI washing in finance, providing crucial questions for stakeholders to evaluate managers’ AI claims and ensure transparency, integrity, and the genuine application of AI in investment strategies.

Research

RAG for Finance: Automating Document Analysis with LLMs

This article explores how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) enhances investment research by enabling LLMs to analyze unstructured documents like proxy statements, and offers practical guidance on working with RAG.