Chartered Financial Analyst®

Your classroom study solution

• Teaching phase (knowledge)
• Revision phase (application)
• Mock exams (practice)

At BPP we understand that it is important for our delegates to choose course options that suit their lifestyle. We are committed to ensuring you do just that and can provide the flexibility and support with our course options, to meet your goal of passing the CFA® exam. You can choose from a wide range of courses, including a comprehensive distance learning programme.

Our complete study solution, containing teaching, revision and mock exams, has been specifically put together to meet the needs of our delegates by our experienced professional tutor team, who have already sat the level they teach towards. The CFA exam is unlike any other and involves gaining knowledge, applying what you’ve learned and practising to achieve a greater depth of understanding to ultimately succeed.

Teaching phase (knowledge)

The teaching phase will provide you with knowledge of the key subject areas that you need to learn and understand in order to pass the exam. At BPP you can choose how you want to be taught; see below for our flexible teaching options. All options cover the same material and are backed up by revision and mock exams.

Our teaching phase is designed to:

• start from the beginning and assume no prior knowledge
• focus on the key knowledge needed for the exam

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Weekday course:

This course is perfectly suited for those who want to cover the syllabus at a steady pace and make sure they thoroughly understand and learn.

Structure: 0900 - 1700

Levels I & II: 7 days split into 3 phases (3 days + 2 days + 2 days)
Level III: 5 days split into 2 phases (3 days + 2 days) plus a recommended 1 day Refresher course covering elements of Levels I & II

Day Release course:

This course is aimed at those who are only able to take one day out of the office per week.

Structure: 0900 - 1700

Level I: 7 Fridays split into 3 phases. (3 days + 2 days + 2 days)

Evening course:

This course is for those who have demanding weekday work commitments and still have the energy and powers of concentration to attend an intensive evening course.

Structure: 1800 - 2045

Levels I & II: 14 evenings
Level III: 10 evenings and a recommended 2 evenings Refresher course covering elements of Levels I & II

Saturday course:

This course is for those who have demanding weekday work commitments and would therefore prefer a weekend option.

Structure: 0900 - 1700

Levels I & II: 7 Saturdays
Level III: 5 Saturdays and a recommended 1 Saturday Refresher course covering elements of Levels I & II

Refresher course (Level III only):

The refresher course aims to provide Level III delegates with a review of Levels I & II. Maintaining and enhancing your knowledge of the key elements will help build your confidence and get you back on track and ready for Level III.

Structure: 0900 - 1700 or 1800 - 2045

Level III: 1 weekday, 2 evenings or 1 Saturday covering elements of Levels I &II

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Revision phase (application)

By the time you reach this phase you will have grasped a thorough understanding of the key subject areas and will be ready to apply some of your knowledge. The revision phase pays particular attention to focused exam preparation and improving your exam technique. This is important because one of the main reasons why so many candidates struggle to get through the exam is their lack of exam technique. Our tutors will provide you with an overview of key points followed by question practice to assist you in preparing for the exam. Step by step our tutors will show you how to apply your knowledge and answer questions to gain maximum marks and achieve success.

Structure: 0900–1700

Level I: 3 consecutive weekdays, Day Release Fridays or Saturdays
Level II: 3 consecutive weekdays or Saturdays
Level III: 3 consecutive weekdays

Our revision phase is designed to help you:

• strengthen your knowledge of key curriculum areas
• focus your studies on the subject areas you feel are your weakest
• reinforce your exam technique with question practice and analysis

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Mock exams (practice)

Our mock exams will follow on from the revision phase and are fantastic for testing your knowledge and applying what you have learned in a controlled environment. You will have a 3 hour mock to sit, which can be taken at BPP’s training centre or attempted at home. Level I and II mock exams have multiple choice questions and Level III has essay questions that will be marked by our tutors, so you will know exactly how you’ve done and where you need to improve before the real thing.

Our mock exams are designed to:

• build self confidence
• test your understanding of key subject areas
• perfect your exam technique so you will know exactly what to expect in the exam

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Your tutor will review the exam with you to ensure that you build on your strengths and learn from your mistakes.

... and that’s not all – visit our post mock exam surgeries where a tutor will provide and exam review, advice and further guidance