CFA

Hi Priyanka!
The CFA programme is a globally recognised, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you need in today's investment industry. You are eligible if you are in the final year of your Bachelors programme or already have a Bachelors degree, or have professional working experience that totals up to 4 years. To earn a CFA charter, one has to give a series of sequential exams Level I, Level II, and Level III. The minimum duration to clear all three exams takes about 2 years. Once you have completed the course, you can work as:
Portfolio managers
Private bankers
Fund of fund managers
Financial advisory
Relationship manager
Financial strategists
A CFA charterholder at entry level can earn an annual salary of 4 Lacs. Your salary will increase as you grow. With seven to eight years in this field, your average salary can shoot up to 12 Lacs. You may refer to this link to see all the details regrading the CFA Exam https://www.shiksha.com/banking-finance-insurance/exams/cfa-exam.

Hi Vishnu,
Company Secretary is a professional certification administered by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Company Secretary Course gives you knowledge and understanding of the modern practice in corporate financial and legal affairs. A company secretary acts as a vital link between the Company, the Board of Directors, shareholders and governmental and regulatory agencies. He is a compliance officer of the company as well as Corporate Planner and Strategic Manager. Apart from carrying out these functions he also looks after finance, accounts, legal, personnel and administrative functions. Company Secretary is required to handle matters related to central/state sales tax, excise laws, labor laws and corporate law. Company secretary has a great scope of employment in Private companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, banks, Department of company affairs and other regulatory bodies. The CFA course on the other hand is typically meant for graduates interested to build a career in financial analysis and investment management, professionals like Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants and Company Secretaries, MBAs/PGDMs/PGDBAs or equivalent, executives working in investment industry and professionals in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sectors. Both professions are great as a career option and are very promising. Please read out the difference between the two that I have mentioned above and take a decision for yourself according to your interest.

Hi Jagriti!
The CFA Program curriculum covers concepts and skills you will use at all stages of your career, bridging academic theory, current industry practice, and ethical and professional standards to provide a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. Chartered Financial Analyst- CFA Level 1 is a 6 month, part time course. In order to be eligible for this course, you must have completed graduation or equivalent from recognized college. You should also have a work experience of minimum 48 months to fulfill the eligibility criteria. Interested candidates can register online on the website: learning.icicidirect.com or visit the nearest centres.