Certification Profile
DifficultyExpert
Cost$1,140–$1,490
Study Duration24 Weeks~300 total hours
Pass Rate40%
Exam Format
180 multiple-choice questions across 2 sessions (90 questions per session, each 2hr 15min)
Worth It Rating
9.2 / 10
Skills Taught
Primary Focus
financial analysisinvestment managementquantitative methods
Additional Skills
equity valuationfixed incomederivativeseconomicsfinancial reportingethics
Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree OR in final year of bachelor's program OR 4,000 hours of professional experience
Career & Market Value
Salary Increase+$10,000 – $25,000
Active Job Postings demanding this cert18,000 jobs
Target Career Paths
Investment AnalystPortfolio ManagerFinancial AdvisorEquity Research AnalystAsset ManagerWealth ManagerFinancial AnalystAlternative Investment AnalystHedge Fund AnalystPrivate Equity AnalystFamily Office AnalystEndowment ManagerESG AnalystSustainable Investment AnalystImpact InvestorESG Research AnalystResponsible Investment ManagerInvestment BankerCorporate Finance AnalystFixed Income Analyst
What certifications should you take after CFA Level 1?
After obtaining this certification, consider pursuing the following to advance your credentials:
#1CFA Level 2
#2CFA Level 3