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a week agoContributor-Level 6
You can certainly puruse CFA however, why not dip your hands first in Financial Modelling and Evaluation? It will certainly open more pathways besides being a chartered financial Analyst.
Find Short term courses (6-10 month period), that also give you a taste of practical experience/ projects so that it builds up not only your knowledge but also your experience confidence.
Personally I know one such institute that does a great job. IIM Skills Financial Modelling and Evaluation was something my friend enrolled not too long back and he only had good words to say.
You should of course look into other options as well. But he mentioned h
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a week agoContributor-Level 6
Depends on your niche. If for example your aim is to be completely focused on Investment Banking, then practical experience is given more importance than just knowledge gathered.
So one should find a good course (online or offline) that is short term and provides these 3 things, - structured curriculum, Good Mentorship/guidance and Practical application of knowledge in the form of work that you can add to your CV.
From my personal knowledge I know a friend of mine who did his investment banking from IIM Skills, post his engineering degree and not only did he enjoy his course he was actually able to crack and land an opportunity of
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 6
Absolutely! There are lots of career paths you can choose to study or pursue post your engineering into the finance world. Financial Modelling and Evaluation is a great way to break into the subject to pursue your goal of a financial Analyst.
There are various ways to approach this. The self learning way by checking courses on Udemy and youtube ( Valuation School is a great channel to go to for it)
But, I always believe a hand of mentorship / guidance makes a big difference when you're tackling a new field altogether. So do your due diligence with your research to see all the institutes /online c
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
You cannot do that without passing the CFA Level 1 exam. The CFA programme goes step by step. This is done to make sure that you have a good knowledge of the foundational concepts covered in Level 1 before moving on to Levels 2 and 3.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The passing rate for CFA exams helps you set realistic goals and track progress. As per the official website of the CFA Institute, the pass rate of the CFA Level I exam is between 43 and 45%; for CFA Level II exams, the passing rate usually fluctuates between 39 and 54%; and the CFA Level III exam pass rate is around 48%. This data is based on the recently administered exams in 2024 and 2025.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
To complete the CFA registration online, you need to have some important documents in place to upload at the time of filling out the application form. You can find the list below:
- Valid International Travel Passport (Original and Current)
- Proof of education (copy of diploma, mark sheet, or any other relevant documents)
- Work experience (letter of employment, salary slips, or any other documents)
- Credit card/debit card/internet banking details
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The general CFA course duration is 3 years to 4 years, which includes the completion of all 3 levels with a recommended study time of 300 hours per level. It is important for you to note that if you wish to use the CFA Charterholder designation, you should have a minimum of 4,000 hours of relevant work experience, completed in a minimum of 3 years. You can work while studying as well, so no need to worry at all.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes. You need a valid international travel passport to register for the CFA exam. The passport needs to be original, without any scope for falsification, make sure it is not expired, and your credentials should match with those in your CFA Institute account.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Work experience is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the CFA charter. You need to have at least 4,000 hours of work experience and/or higher education that was acquired over a minimum of three years. If you plan to combine both to achieve the minimum hours and years, it is assumed that higher education takes 1,000 hours per year.
Professional work experience does not need to be only investment related. Paid internships/articleships are also accepted.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The average CFA salary in India differs based on the experience and the certification level obtained by you. I guess that the estimated CFA level I salary is around INR 4 LPA to 6 LPA, and if you complete CFA level II your salary will increase to around INR 7 LPA to 12 LPA. The highest CFA level III attracts hefty salary packages of more than INR 12 LPA.
The job market always offers more specialised roles and increased responsibilities to higher CFA level holders. The salary package also differs based on the specific job role, location and years of experience.
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