Ultimate
Starting at $1449
This total package contains all of the study tools, classes, and review materials that Kaplan Schweser has to offer, including the option to choose between Live Online and OnDemand.
Premium
Starting at $1049
Our proven study materials, along with invaluable guidance and instruction from the industry's largest team of expert CFA instructors. And then reinforce your knowledge with our final review.
Essential
Starting at $749
Study on your schedule with this complete self-study package, featuring instructor-led OnDemand Masterclasses and the digital version of our renowned SchweserNotes™.
Basic
Starting at $379
Cost-effective study package with OnDemand classes and online study tools that complement CFA Institute's materials.
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Maximize Your Chances of Success on the CFA®️ Exam with a Study Package from Kaplan Schweser
More Insights. Clear Direction. Better Results.
No guessing how you should prepare for the CFA® exam. We’ve formulated an adaptive study program that works and adjusts for you. More CFA Level I and II candidates consider Kaplan Schweser to be the highest-quality, most comprehensive, and easiest-to-use CFA exam prep provider in the industry
Classes
Personal instruction with the industry's best instructors, brought to your living room.
Final Review
Immersive final review before the test, from online mocks to instructor-led workshops.
Products
SchweserNotes™, QBank, Secret Sauce, and many other complements to your studies.
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CFA® Program Survey: Insights from Charterholders and Candidates
Kaplan Schweser conducted a study that provides a unique look into the experiences of CFA candidates and charterholders at different points in their journeys.
- 60% of respondents were more satisfied with their career trajectory after passing their most recent exam or becoming a charterholder
- 66% of CFA candidates who have passed at least one exam feel more valued by their employer as a result of their employer having supported them in their candidacy
- 79% of CFA candidates agree that the CFA curriculum is valuable in their career after having passed at least one of their exams
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CFA Exam FAQs
According to Payscale, in the United States, the CFA charterholder salary is anywhere from $64,234 to $255,000 a year. Why is there such a big range? Because there is a lot you can do with the charter in jobs with varying degrees of responsibility.
An individual wishing to enroll in the CFA Program and register for the Level I exam for the first time must possess an international travel passport. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have earned a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, or select an exam window that is 23 months or fewer before your graduation month for your bachelor’s degree or equivalent program. Understand that you must complete your degree program prior to sitting for level II.
- Have accumulated 4,000 hours of applicable professional work experience (not required to be investment related).
Candidates may also have a combination of full-time professional experience and education that totals a minimum 4000 hours. Those hours of experience/education must be accrued prior to enrollment in the program. This article has more details.
It is not a degree. It’s a professional credential that demonstrates mastery of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management. Candidates often weigh the benefits of the CFA charter against those of an MBA, which may be a contributing factor in this common misunderstanding.
Candidates might also weigh the benefits of the CFA® charter against those of a Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSFA). Certain curriculums like the MSFA offered by the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company are aligned to the learning outcomes of the CFA® Institute’s CFA® Program, enabling students to earn an MSFA while concurrently preparing for the CFA® exam.
