Chartered Financial Analyst®

Level II curriculum breakdown

Curriculum breakdown	%
Equity Investments	20-30
Financial Reporting & Analysis	15-25
Ethical & Professional Standards	10
Alternative Investments	5-15
Corporate Finance	5-15
Derivatives	5-15
Fixed Income	5-15
Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning	5-15
Economics	5-10
Quantitative Methods	5-10

Source: CFA Institute

Teaching phase study options:

• 7 weekdays
• 7 Saturdays
• OR 14 evenings

Phase 1 (3 weekdays, Saturdays or 6 evenings)

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Economics
• Ethical and Professional Standards Overview

Phase 2 (2 weekdays, Saturdays or 4 evenings)

• Fixed Income Investments
• Derivatives
• Quantitative Methods

Phase 3 (2 weekdays, Saturdays or 4 evenings)

• Equity Investments
• Alternative Investments Overview
• Portfolio Management

Revision phase study options:

The revision phase pays particular attention to focused exam preparation and improving your exam technique.

• 3 consecutive weekdays
• OR 2 consecutive Saturdays

Distance learning

As a distance learning delegate you will be fully supported by our tutors who you can contact by email whenever you need help.

Distance learning plus

You will find attending our revision phase beneficial as it will help you strengthen your knowledge, identify your weakest areas and reinforce your exam technique.