CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate
CFA Institute
A self-paced, entry-level credential covering the structure of the investment industry, financial markets, and ethics, for $350, aimed at people entering finance-adjacent roles without requiring any prior investment experience. Completion carries CFA Institute Associate membership eligibility.
π Online, worldwide
Who can apply
No mandatory educational qualifications or work experience; open to students, career-changers, and support staff in investment firms.
How to prepare
Set aside 35-65 hours of self-paced study across the six curriculum modules; two attempts are allowed on the 100-question final assessment, so review weak modules before your first attempt.
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