CFA Institute is the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that awards the CFA and CIPM designations. We promote the highest ethical standards and offer a range of educational opportunities online and around the world.
Sub-Regional
Kickoff
4 March 2025
Sub-Regional
Announcement
27 March 2025
Regional
Semifinals
8-9 April 2025
Regional
Finals
10-11 April 2025
Global
Finals
5 May 2025
For many students, the CFA Program is the logical next step after the Research Challenge. If you’re planning a career in finance, corporate banking, or investment management, the CFA Program can play a key role in your success. As a Research Challenge participant, you’ve demonstrated you can rise to the challenge and persevere. The CFA Program can be your next big challenge.
The CFA Program provides a strong foundation in advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills, which can help you in starting your career.
Whether you choose to work in asset and wealth management, investment banking, or other roles in and outside the industry, the CFA charter can help you achieve your career goals.
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Advance through the program by setting your own schedule for study and sitting the exam. You can get started while you are in school.
Take our assessment to see if becoming a charterholder is the right path for you.
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“I spoke with CFA charterholders during the competition and they shared how important the credential was for their careers, so it seemed like the natural next step. Becoming a charterholder has opened many doors for me.”