International CFA
by Kredent AcademyKolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar |
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Category: Finance and Account Entrance Exam | Finance
| Medium of instruction: | English |
About CFA
The CFA Program is a graduate-level, self study curriculum and examination program for investment professionals-especially security analysts, fund managers and investment advisors. In order to become a "CFA Charter holder" candidates must pass all three level exams, possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent, as assessed by the CFA institute) and have 48 months of work experience in an investment decision-making position.
CFA is one of the most reputed certification for people who would like to build their career in finance. As Indian market is getting integrated with global economics, the relevance of attaining global knowledge has become very important for a successful career in finance. International CFA is a perfect career opportunity for aspirants who would like to develop a global perspective in their career growth.
Detailed Outline
The CFA program curriculum is designed by the CFA® program body of knowledge and covers the following main subjects:
- Ethical and Professional Standards
- Quantitative Methods
- Economics
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Equity Investments
- Fixed Income
- Derivatives
- Alternative Investments
- Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning
The Level 1 mainly focuses on the tools and inputs, in addition to an introduction to asset valuation, portfolio management techniques and financial statement analysis.
The Level 2 emphasizes on asset valuation, as well as applications of the tools and inputs in asset valuation
The level 3 mainly focuses on the portfolio management process and emphasizes the application and synthesis of the methodologies utilized in Levels 1 and 2 consulting, and/or risk technology
Minimum length of time taken to sequentially pass all three exams: 1.5 years
Average number of years candidates take to earn CFA charter: 4 years
The recommended number of hours of study for each exam level: A minimum of 250 hours of study.
About CFA Preparatory
International finance certifications like CFA are not merely examinations. These are complete careers that demand practical knowledge of the subject along with a sound theoretical conceptual framework. Perhaps this is the reason why even after passing the requisite examinations, the CFA Charter is provided only after significant and relevant work experience.
For the first time in India, Kredent Academy, in association with Pristine Careers, is trying to bridge the gap between theory and practical by moving from exam oriented preparation to career oriented preparatory modules. With the understanding of practical application and linking the theoretical concepts, CFA preparatory with Kredent-Pristine not only provides one with a sound preparation for examination but also links theory with practical application. This unique blend of theory and practical is the key differentiating factor when one forays to seek employment opportunities in the financial domain. The practical orientation is provided through:
- Teaching from market professionals working with reputed organizations
- Internship and/or job with research team
- Study materials with actual life examples
Course Highlight
- Relevant for people who want to pursue a serious career in investment research, asset valuation, investment advisory and portfolio management domains
- Learning practical applications of the excellent theoretical topics covered in the CFA curriculum
- Internship guarantee for candidates who have successfully cleared level one and award of relevant Experience certificates necessary to obtain a "CFA Charter holder"
Study Methodology
- Classes conducted by CFA professionals and Industry practitioners
- Summarized Recordings (up to 10 Hrs)
- Mock Tests
- Question Banks (1500 questions)
- Summarized Study Materials
- 24 * 7 Access
- Recommendations of other International Study materials
Kredent Edge
Kredent Academy, through its philosophy of providing practical oriented training, has entered into a collaboration with Pristine Careers to not only conduct classes in its state of art live market setup but also to provide practical exposure to students of the course in the form of live market exposure in equity, commodities and currency markets. Thus, the preparatory course not only prepares the candidates for the examination but also provides the necessary practical exposure to make a rewarding career after examination.
Broadly speaking, the Kredent Edge would provide:
- Detailed and summarized study materials
- Additional online learning modules for anytime revisions
- Industry relevant education
- Exhaustive question bank
- Internship opportunities
- High pass percentage
- Small class size for individual attention
- Access to Kredent Academy Library
| Classroom - Weekend | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| December 2012 | (Total 150 Hrs) | All Venues | Duration: Spread over 5 months Timing: 6 hours / ... more | Price On Request |
| January 2013 | (Total 150 Hrs) | All Venues | Duration: Spread over 5 months Timing: 6 hours / ... more | Price On Request |
Mumbai, Goregaon East (Branch):- 921, Corporate Avenue, Sonawala Cross Lane, Near Udyog Bhavan Goregaon East, Mumbai - 400 063 , Maharashtra, India
Kolkata, Salt Lake (Branch):- Kredent Tower J 1/14, Block – EP & GP, Sector V Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700091, West Bengal, India
Kolkata, Brabourne Road (Branch):- 4,Brabourne Road Passport Office Building (4th Floor) Brabourne Road, Kolkata - 700001, West Bengal, India
Kolkata, Gariahat Road (Branch):- 23/54 Gariahat Road 2nd Floor Landmark: Near City College Gariahat Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Bhubaneswar, Chandra Sekhar Pur (Branch):- Mahanee Complex 1st Floor, Near Petrol Pump Chandra Sekhar Pur, Bhubaneswar - 751016, Orissa, India
Kredent Academy
Kredent Academy is the unique concept where industry professionals have taken the onus of creating a strong knowledge bank in their area of expertise by bridging the gap between theory and practice and by incorporating the practical mode of imparting training.
Currently there is a strong prevalent disconnect with respect to the value that vocational courses add to the career of an individual. This results in a wide gap between graduates and employable graduates. Kredent Academy through its clear philosophy of “education meeting experience” emphasizes the need and relevance of structured real life training modules in multiple business verticals.
Our Strengths
- Real-time market study in live market resources
- Scientifically designed courses by a knowledgeable team, having market experience
- Training by subject experts from the industry
- In-house developed softwares to facilitate learning
- In-house developed question bank for various preparatory courses
- Web integrated model to support learning
- Relevant education to fulfill industry requirements
- Access to an exclusive in-house finance library
- Access to market discussion forums like OPTIONS CLUB
Study Methodology
- Real-time market study in live market set-up
- Scientifically designed courses by a knowledgeable team, having market experience
- Training from industry experts
- In-house developed softwares to facilitate learning, speed and accuracy
- Web-integrated model to support e-learning
- Relevant education to fulfill industry requirements
The core philosophy of providing the most practical knowledge on the subject in imbibed in each and every course module we develop. The following chart is the benchmark principal for all course modules.
Theoretical understanding of subjects becomes a very important part of the learning process. The following graph highlights the modus operandi of content coverage. First quartile of the course has more concentration on theory as we move to the last quartile the theory content is reduced and practical exposure increases.
