CFA Program Preparation Courses

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Course

CFA Program Preparation Courses

Employers and clients are looking for professionals who can successfully implement international investment strategies. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification is the golden standard in the investment industry. Earning this qualification significantly enhances your career opportunities in the global market. The CFA preparation courses support you in studying for the Level I or II CFA Program exams.

Study costs

€2,990 - €3,390

Language of instruction

English

Start date

Level I: 23 September 2026 Level II: 20 October 2026

Location

Roeterseiland campus

Discounts available for this course

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Register for the small-group information session

On Friday 10 April, one of our CFA lecturers will guide you through the CFA programme. You will have plenty of time to ask questions and discuss any CFA related topics on your mind.

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Why join the CFA Program Preparation Course?

Includes a mock exam

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A CFA mock exam is included at the end of the preparation course. Although this is not a formal CFA® examination, it can be considered a live ‘test run’.

Lectures by CFA® charter holders

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Lectures by CFA® charter holders and experienced investment professionals, that bridge the gap between theory and practice for you.

Interactive learning

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Interactive learning with other participants and with additional guidance from lecturers.

Keep a disciplined and systematic approach

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This course helps you maintain a disciplined and systematic approach that will strengthen your knowledge and makes taking the exams less stressful.

Practical information

• For the CFA exam, you register directly at the CFA Institute. More about the exam
• You need a financial calculator.
• The courses are available for residents of the Netherlands only.

For whom?

Are you pursuing a career in investment analysis or portfolio management? A CFA charter helps you excel at all stages of your career. This CFA Preparation Course is for you if you are preparing for the Level I or Level II exams.

Need help?

If you have any questions, please contact:

Iris Kroese MA \ Programme Manager\ E: executive-education@uva.nl\ T: +31 6 1893 8203

What will you learn?

During these courses, you will:

1. learn a consistent, systematic study approach that will solidify the knowledge and makes passing the exams less stressful;
2. learn to intelligently manage your time;
3. learn how to read, understand and complete CFA exam questions;
4. receive exam tips and tricks from professionals who have passed the exam before you.

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Course dates

• CFA Preparation Course Level I

Only 43% of the global CFA candidates passed Level I exam last year. This CFA Preparation course increases your chances of successful completion of the CFA exam. This preparation course is organised twice a year and includes 16 on-site sessions + 1 mock exam.

Only 45% of the global CFA candidates passed the Level II exam last year. The CFA Program Preparation Course is the perfect lead-up to successful completion of the exam. This preparation course is organised once a year and includes 15 on site sessions + 1 mock exam.

" The teachers of this course are absolutely world-class, simply excellent. I cannot give them, or this course, a higher level of praise. "

Luke Roux, Business Analyst at ING

Fees

Fees vary depending on when you sign up.

CFA Preparation Course Level I

CFA Preparation Course Level II

* The fee is VAT-exempt.\ * The fee covers course tuition, instructors’ handouts and a mock exam. It does not include the exam fee.

Alumni get a 10% discount

UvA Alumni receive a 10% discount on the standard fee. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with the early bird discount.

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