There are no shortcuts. The one thing standing between you and success on the Level I CFA Program exam is hard work. CFA Institute recommends you aim to spend at least 300 hours preparing for the Level I exam. Schweser’s Prepare, Practice, Perform® methodology gives you the structure you need to get the most out of the time you spend preparing.
Prior to CFA Program enrollment, you must have a bachelor’s degree, or be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program. The CFA Program is designed to supplement a finance-related education and investment experience already completed by an investment professional. A finance degree isn't necessary to sit for Level I, but you may face greater challenges than those with a finance-based education.
The general recommendation is that you spend roughly 300 hours preparing for each level of the CFA exam. According to CFA Institute, Level II candidates spend an average of 300+ hours preparing for the exam.
The Kaplan Way is a three-phase learning strategy: Prepare • Practice • Perform®. Using this methodology, we have built the most comprehensive study packages available for Level I of the CFA exam, designed to help you make the most of the time you spend preparing for the exam.
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