The CFA Program provides a strong foundation of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive world of investing and finance.

Unlike most graduate school programs, the self-study format of the program allows you to continue working full time as you progress towards earning the CFA charter.

Candidates for the CFA Program include students entering the investment field, professionals increasing their expertise and marketability, and people making a career change into the investment profession from other disciplines.

Whatever your reason for enrolling, when it comes to accessing opportunities in the investment profession, there's no equivalent to earning the CFA charter. You won’t find a more cost-effective or well-respected credential program that better prepares you to meet the challenges of today’s world of professional investing.

With a six-decade history of maintaining a rigorous focus on globally relevant investment knowledge, the CFA Program is the most widely known and respected investment credential in the world.

Employers recognize the CFA charter as the definitive standard by which to measure the competence, integrity, and dedication of serious investment professionals. Stand out at every stage of your career.

The CFA Program curriculum focuses on the practical knowledge and current skills necessary in the global investment management profession. These skills are immediately useful on the job.

Earning the CFA charter places you in the company of an elite group of nearly 90,000 respected investment professionals. Access to their collective expertise, networks, and resources is an invaluable asset.