Save USD 300 on Aug 25 CFA® exam
The biggest exam of the year is now open. Take advantage of early registration rates for all exam levels when you register by 29 January, 2025.
Why register now?
Register before price changes
Register now for the August 2025 CFA exams. Exam price changes go into effect at all levels beginning with February 2026 exams.
Get back on track
Failure is just the next step to success! Retaking the exam while the curriculum is still fresh gives you the best chance of exam success.
EU tax changes coming soon
EU-based candidates: tax changes take effect on 1 January 2025 for learning-based products. Register now to get in before taxes increase.
Gain more time to study
Get a head start on preparing, create your study groups and share your experience with other candidates on the CFA Program social channels.
Secure your spot
CFA Program exams are administered at over 400 testing centers around the world. Register early to secure your preferred date and location.
Join a premier community
Connect with like-minded peers to build your community and kickstart your finance career. Find a study group and join the class of August 2025.
CFA Program Question Slam
Still have questions? Join our CFA Program Question Slam event this on 16 January 2025. Rob Langrick, Chief Product Advocate at CFA Institute will host a webinar on the CFA Program to answer any and all of your outstanding questions.
Learn more about the CFA Program exams
- Exam window: 20-26 August 2025
- 10 curriculum topics
- 180 multiple choice questions
- 4.5h of exam
- Enrollment requirements
- International travel passport
- A bachelor’s degree or be within 23 months of graduating, or have equivalent professional work experience
- Exam location
- Over 400 global exam locations, check which one is closest to you here: CFA Program test centers
- Exam window: 27-31 August 2025
- 10 curriculum topics
- 88 multiple choice questions
- 4.5h of exam
- Enrollment requirements
- Pass Level I
- A bachelor’s degree or be within 11 months of graduating
- Exam location
- Over 400 global exam locations, check which one is closest to you here: CFA Program test centers
- Exam window: 15-19 August 2025
- 6 curriculum topics plus choice of specialized pathway: Private Markets, Private Wealth or Portfolio Management
- 11 item sets and 11 essays
- 4.5h of exam
- Enrollment requirements
- Pass Level II
- A bachelor’s degree
- Exam location
- Over 400 global exam locations, check which one is closest to you here: CFA Program test centers
Helping you prepare (and pass!)
Learning experience
Access the full curriculum via the Learning Ecosystem – a comprehensive digital tool available to all registered candidates. It includes study sessions for each level, custom study plans, practice questions, candidate discussion board, mock exams, and more.
Practice Packs
You can also purchase a suite of additional prep materials, including extra practice questions, exam day experience and mock exams from the authors of the CFA Program. These are designed to help you feel more confident and increase your chances of passing the exam.
Find a Prep Provider
In addition to the study support provided by CFA Institute, candidates can benefit from extra exam prep courses and materials from third party providers.
The impact of the CFA charter
You can hire people with an MBA, but you don't necessarily know that one MBA is the same as another MBA. Whereas if you hire investment professionals with a CFA, you absolutely have confidence at the level of qualification.