ABOUT CFA® PROGRAM
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Program is a globally recognized professional certification program for finance and investment professionals, administered and awarded by the American-based CFA Institute. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is the most respected and recognized investment management designation in the world. The program focuses on the global investment management profession from the standpoint of a practitioner. It provides the strongest foundation in advanced investment, analysis, and real-world portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you need in today’s investment industry. This globally recognized professional certification program is held by over 150,000 investment professionals across 163 countries. In 2018, more than 300,000 candidates took the CFA exam worldwide.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
To become a CFA Program candidate, you must have
- A valid international travel passport.
- Meet one of the following criteria:
- a. Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree or
- b. Be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program or
- c. Have four years of professional work experience (need not to be investment related) or
- d. A combination of professional work experience and education that totals at least four years.
- Be prepared to take the exams in English.
- Meet the professional conduct admission criteria.
PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of three years (36 months) of experience in evaluating or applying financial, economic, and/or statistical data as part of the investment decision-making process; supervising persons who conduct such activities; or teaching such activities. For a position to qualify, at least 50% of your time should be spent directly involved in the investment decision-making process or producing a work product that informs or adds value to that process. Work must be fulltime and can be earned before, during, or after participation in the CFA Program. Managing your own investments or the investments of your family or friends (without compensation) does not qualify.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Intake Period February Intake: August Exam May Intake: November Exam* August Intake: February Exam November Exam: May Exam* | Duration 5 – 6 months per level | Study Mode – KL Face-to-face* – Blended Online** |
** Blended Online study mode available for every exam sittings
- • Tools & Concepts that apply to investment valuation and portfolio management
- • Basic concepts regarding assets classes, securities and markets
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Intake Period November Intake: May Exam February Intake: August Exam* | Duration 5 – 6 months per level | Study Mode – KL Face-to-face* – Blended Online** |
** Blended Online study mode available for every exam sittings
- • Application of tools and concepts of investment valuation
- • Industry and Company Analysis
- • Analysis of investment vehicles and instruments
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Intake Period May Intake: November Exam November Intake: May Exam* | Duration 5 – 6 months per level | Study Mode – KL Face-to-face* – Blended Online** |
** Blended Online study mode available for every exam sittings
- • Tools & Concepts that apply to investment valuation and portfolio management
- • Management of specific asset class portfolios
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Contact Hours
KL Face-to-face | Blended Online | ||
| Core Classes | 80 – 120 hrs | Videos & 18 – 24 hrs Tutorial* | |
| Intensive Revision Course | 24 – 30 hrs | 24 – 30 hrs* | |
| Mock Exam | 12 – 18 hrs | 12 – 18 hrs | |
| Progress Test | 1.5 – 3 hrs | – |
EXAM STRUCTURE
The level I exam consists of 180 multiple choice questions:
- • First session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
- • Second session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
The level II exam consists of item set questions consisting of 20-30 vignettes with accompanying items
- • The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours
The level III exam consists of 10-15 item set questions and constructed response (essay) questions:
- • The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours
| CFA Exam Topic Area Weight | |||
| Topic Area | Level I (%) | Level II (%) | Level III (%) |
| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15-20 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Quantitative Methods | 8-12 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Economics | 8-12 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
| Financial Reporting & Analysis | 13-17 | 10-15 | 0 |
| Corporate Finance | 8-12 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Portfolio Management | 5-8 | 10-15 | 35-40 |
| Equity Investment | 10-12 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Fixed Income | 10-12 | 10-15 | 15-20 |
| Derivatives | 5-8 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
| Alternatives Investment | 5-8 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
IMPORTANT PROGRAMME DATES
Date | Description |
June 2020 | February 2021 exam registration opens |
Upon Registration | Practice questions and tests (mock exams) available |
August 2020 | Early registration fee deadline |
August 2020 | Paid by invoice deadline |
December 2020 | Registration window closes |
December 2020 | Scheduling window closes |
January 2021 | Rescheduling window closes |
23 February – 1 March 2021 | Exam window |
April 2021 | Exams results |
Date | Description |
August 2021 | May 2021 exam registration opens |
Upon Registration | Practice questions and tests (mock exams) available |
November 2020 | Early registration fee deadline |
November 2020 | Paid by invoice deadline |
February 2021 | Registration window closes |
March 2021 | Scheduling window closes |
April 2021 | Rescheduling window closes |
May 2021 | Exam window |
June 2021 | Exams results |
COURSE FEE
Noesis’ Level I/II/III CFA Program Course Fees (Payable to Noesis) | |||
1) KL Face-to-face Mode Fees | |||
Registration Fee | RM500 (One-off) | ||
Course Fee: Core + Revision Course | RM6,500 per level | ||
Course Fee: Revision Course only | RM3,500 per level | ||
2) Blended Online Mode Fees | |||
Registration Fee | RM500 / SGD160 / VND2.8m (One-off) | ||
Course Fee: Core + Revision Course | RM3,900 / SGD1,300 / VND8.4m per level | ||
Course Fee: Revision Course only | RM2,100 / SGD700 per level | ||
*Qualified for EPF Education Withdrawal and HRDF claimable for Malaysian only | |||
EXAM FEE
| CFA Program Fees (Payable to CFA Institute) | |||
| Exam Period | Program Enrolment (new candidates only) | Early Registration | Standard Registration |
| Feb 2021 | USD 450 | USD 700 (end by 13 Aug 2020) | USD 1,000 (end by 7 Dec 2020) |
| May 2021 | USD 450 | USD 700 (end by 3 Nov 2020) | USD 1,000 (end by 23 Feb 2021) |
| Aug 2021 | USD 450 | USD 700 (end by 2 Feb 2021) | USD 1,000 (end by 4 May 2021) |
| Nov 2021 | USD 450 | USD 700 (end by 4 May 2021) | USD 1,000 (end by 10 Aug 2021) |
* Program fees are subject to change.
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNT
TARUC, Monash University
University of Nottingham
Sunway University
RMIT, UTAR, HELP, MMU, UiTM
Singapore Management University, University of Warwick, Curtin University, Nanyang Technological University, University of London, University of Melbourne, UM, UNITEN, UUM, INTI
LECTURER PROFILES
Noesis prides itself on the quality of its lecturers across all programs.
The profile of some of our CFA Program lecturers are below:
