Access study materials on your mobile device
Study Smarter. Download the Learning App on your mobile device.
Learning on your mobile app
The mobile learning program is designed to help you efficiently prepare for the CFA® Program exam and CIPM® Program exam. Study for your exam with a range of curriculum-focused tools designed with your success in mind. Look for CFA Institute Learning in the Apple® App Store or Google Play store.
Gain access to the Learning Ecosystem, an online learning program that houses the complete curriculum, custom lessons, personalized study plans, a mock exam, and more, when you register for the CFA Program and CIPM Program.
The Learning Ecosystem app features
Mock exams
Test your knowledge and get comfortable with exam timing and structure. Identify any learning gaps as you practice.
Flashcards
Create or use existing flashcards in flashcard or list format. Share them with others, view online, or print them out.
Games
Enjoy interactive games like Crossword Puzzle and Sudden Death Quiz. Challenge yourself and climb the game leaderboards.
Community
Engage with peers on discussion boards. Search past conversations and filter by specific topics easily.
Practice questions
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses with practice questions. Track your progress and compare confidence levels over time.
And more!
look out for new features, including user-generated quizzes and private, moderated chats.
Frequently asked questions
Registered candidates in the following programs can access their LES through the app:
- CFA Program
- CIPM Program
The LES app can be installed on iOS or Android devices.
Based on your device, visit Apple’s App Store or Google Play and search for “CFA Institute Learning.” Select the application and follow the instructions to install.
Yes, the app can be used across multiple devices and each will sync to your LES account.
Sizing and zoom can be adjusted in your device settings.
- For iOS, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom.
- For Android, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Magnification and turn on the Magnification shortcut.
Yes, some features will work differently. Specifically, highlighting is not available in the app. If there is functionality that does not seem to work or does not meet your expectations, please let us know.
No, the content is the same.
Android users can download an .apk file to install locally on your device. If other access or technical download issues occur, please contact our Customer Support.
The most common reasons are that (1) your device may not have enough memory; The Apple version requires 150MB and the Android, 100MB or (2) the download was interrupted. Try deleting the app and re-installing.
You can leave a rating and a review in Apple’s App Store or the Google Play store. You can also provide feedback to CFA Institute by contacting Customer Support.
We value your feedback and it is used to help improve the curriculum, LES, and the overall learning experience provided by CFA Institute. CFA Institute reviews and handles all feedback with the utmost care. We want to hear from you if there are problems or if there are specific features you enjoy.
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