Learning programs
CFA Institute offers a comprehensive suite of learning programs, designed to give you a critical edge in your profession.
Ready to elevate your career in finance?
Whether you’ve just begun your career journey, want to deepen your expertise, or face tomorrow’s big challenges, the finance certifications we offer can perfectly align with your professional goals.
CFA® Program
Achieve the highest distinction in investment management
The CFA Program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete and excel in today’s complex and evolving investment industry.
Our specialist expertise
Sound knowledge of traditional topics, combined with an understanding of emerging topics. This is what you need to be an investment industry leader. Our learning programs are recognized and respected around the world, covering essential subjects for an evolving world.
Private markets
Enhance your career prospects through certified training covering private equity, private wealth management and real estate.
Sustainability
Broaden your knowledge of sustainable investing with learning topics that cover ESG, climate investing, and sustainable investment strategies.
Data science
Become a sought-after investment professional with knowledge in data techniques, machine learning, data visualization and Python.
Find the right path for you
CFA Institute programs are designed to level up your investment mastery at every stage of your career. Navigate to your perfect CFA Institute program with the 3 minute Learning Compass quiz.
Helping you excel in your career
With over 70 years of experience as a trusted provider of professional learning, we understand what it takes to become an elite finance professional. That’s why we support you at every stage of your career, so you can continually make effective decisions with confidence.
Expand your knowledge
Become equipped to make complex investment decisions with access to proprietary, high-quality learning materials and study tools.
Earn recognition
Gain access to a hub of career resources and stand out with your mastery of industry leading investment management practices.
Grow your network
Connect and discover new opportunities by becoming part of our active global community and professional societies.
What our candidates say
Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance in your career, this course [Investment Foundations® Certificate] provides essential knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the finance industry.
I am in the midst of completing CFA Institute’s Data Science for Investment Professionals Certificate, and it is a fantastic overview of the tools used at the cutting edge. This was introduced in April 2023 and has seen considerable demand, with segments on Python, machine learning and AI.
The [Investment Foundations® Certificate] provides that crucial common language for all the personnel outside investment roles to effectively communicate, support, and raise the overall standards, all grounded in the ethical principles for participants across the profession.
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