ABOUT CFA® PROGRAM
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Program is a globally recognized professional certification program for finance and investment professionals, administered and awarded by the American-based CFA Institute. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is the most respected and recognized investment management designation in the world. The program focuses on the global investment management profession from the standpoint of a practitioner. It provides the strongest foundation in advanced investment, analysis, and real-world portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you need in today’s investment industry. This globally recognized professional certification program is held by over 150,000 investment professionals across 163 countries. In 2018, more than 300,000 candidates took the CFA exam worldwide.
Noesis Exed prides itself as the first CFA Institute approved prep provider in Malaysia since 2012. Noesis offers preparatory classes/courses for the CFA examinations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
To become a CFA Program candidate, you must have
- A valid international travel passport.
- Meet one of the following criteria:
- a. Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree or
- b. Be in the second/final year of a bachelor’s degree program or
- c. Have four years of professional work experience (need not to be investment related) or
- d. A combination of professional work experience and education that totals at least four years.
- Be prepared to take the exams in English.
- Meet the professional conduct admission criteria.
PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of three years (36 months) of experience in evaluating or applying financial, economic, and/or statistical data as part of the investment decision-making process; supervising persons who conduct such activities; or teaching such activities. For a position to qualify, at least 50% of your time should be spent directly involved in the investment decision-making process or producing a work product that informs or adds value to that process. Work must be fulltime and can be earned before, during, or after participation in the CFA Program. Managing your own investments or the investments of your family or friends (without compensation) does not qualify.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Intake Period
February Intake: August Exam
May Intake: November Exam* August Intake: February Exam November Exam: May Exam* |
Duration
5 – 6 months per level
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Study Mode
– KL Face-to-face*
– Blended Online**
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** Blended Online study mode available for every exam sittings
- • Tools & Concepts that apply to investment valuation and portfolio management
- • Basic concepts regarding assets classes, securities and markets
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Intake Period
November Intake: May Exam
February Intake: August Exam* |
Duration
5 – 6 months per level
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Study Mode
– KL Face-to-face*
– Blended Online**
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** Blended Online study mode available for every exam sittings
- • Application of tools and concepts of investment valuation
- • Industry and Company Analysis
- • Analysis of investment vehicles and instruments
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Intake Period
May Intake: November Exam
November Intake: May Exam* |
Duration
5 – 6 months per level
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Study Mode
– KL Face-to-face*
– Blended Online**
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** Blended Online study mode available for every exam sittings
- • Tools & Concepts that apply to investment valuation and portfolio management
- • Management of specific asset class portfolios
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Contact Hours
KL Face-to-face
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Blended Online
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Core Classes |
80 – 120 hrs
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Videos & 18 – 24 hrs
Tutorial* |
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Intensive Revision Course |
24 – 30 hrs
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24 – 30 hrs*
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Mock Exam |
12 – 18 hrs
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12 – 18 hrs
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Progress Test |
1.5 – 3 hrs
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EXAM STRUCTURE
The level I exam consists of 180 multiple choice questions:
- • First session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
- • Second session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
The level II exam consists of item set questions consisting of 20-30 vignettes with accompanying items
- • The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours
The level III exam consists of 10-15 item set questions and constructed response (essay) questions:
- • The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours
CFA Exam Topic Area Weight | |||
Topic Area | Level I (%) | Level II (%) | Level III (%) |
Ethical & Professional Standards | 15-20 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
Quantitative Methods | 8-12 | 5-10 | 0 |
Economics | 8-12 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
Financial Reporting & Analysis | 13-17 | 10-15 | 0 |
Corporate Finance | 8-12 | 5-10 | 0 |
Portfolio Management | 5-8 | 10-15 | 35-40 |
Equity Investment | 10-12 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
Fixed Income | 10-12 | 10-15 | 15-20 |
Derivatives | 5-8 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
Alternatives Investment | 5-8 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
IMPORTANT PROGRAMME DATES
Date
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Description
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Nov 2023
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Aug 2024 exam registration opens
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Upon Registration
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Practice questions and tests (mock exams) available
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January 2024
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Early registration fee deadline
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April 2024
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Paid by invoice deadline
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May 2024
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Registration window closes
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May 2024
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Scheduling window closes
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July 2024
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Rescheduling window closes
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August 2024
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Exam window
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October 2024
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Exams results
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Date
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Description
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February 2024
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November 2024 exam registration opens
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Upon Registration
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Practice questions and tests (mock exams) available
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April 2024
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Early registration fee deadline
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June 2024
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Paid by invoice deadline
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August 2024
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Registration window closes
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August 2024
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Scheduling window closes
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October 2024
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Rescheduling window closes
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November 2024
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Exam window
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February 2025
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Exams results
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COURSE FEE
Noesis’ Level I/II/III CFA Program Course Fees (Payable to Noesis)
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1) KL Face-to-face Mode Fees
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Registration Fee
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RM500 (One-off)
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Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM7,000 per level
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Course Fee: Revision Course only
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RM4,000 per level
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2) Blended Online Mode Fees
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Registration Fee
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RM500 / SGD160 (One-off)
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Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM5,600 / SGD1,700
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Course Fee: Revision Course only
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RM3,200 / SGD970 per level
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EXAM FEE
CFA Program Fees (Payable to CFA Institute) | |||
Exam Period | Program Enrolment (new candidates only) |
Early Registration | Standard Registration |
Feb 2024 | USD 350 | USD 940 (end by 8 Aug 2023) |
USD 1,250 (end by 8 Nov 2023) |
May 2024 | USD 350 | USD 940 (end by 12 Oct 2023) |
USD 1,250 (end by 6 Feb 2024) |
Aug 2024 | USD 350 | USD 940 | USD 1,250 |
Nov 2024 | USD 350 | USD 940 | USD 1,250 |
* Program fees are subject to change.
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNT