Meet the CFA Program admission requirements
Enroll in the CFA Program through the CFA Institute
Register for CFA Level I
Study the CFA curriculum
Pass CFA Level I
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Meet the CFA Program admission requirements
Have a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of a bachelor’s program, or have equivalent work experience
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Be sponsored by a FINRA-member firm
Pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam
Have your firm file Form U4 through CRD
Register for the Series 7 exam...
Meet the education requirement with a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Complete the required CFP Board-registered education program covering financial planning topics
Pass...
Build a strong educational foundation in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field
Gain experience in startups, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate...
Meet the CFA Program enrollment requirement
Have a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of a bachelor’s program, or have qualifying professional work...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or a related field
Build strong skills in math, analysis, communication, and customer service
Apply for internships...
Earn a high school diploma or GED
Complete a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
Learn mortgage lending, underwriting, and loan processing...
Earn a strong academic background in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field
Build deep knowledge of markets, investing, portfolio management, and risk management
Learn...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
Build strong skills in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting
Learn financial...
Earn a relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Start a role in financial planning or wealth management
Join a professional body such as the CII
Complete the required...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or a related field
Build knowledge of investments, retirement planning, taxes, insurance, and estate planning
Develop strong...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field
Build knowledge in investments, taxes, retirement, insurance, and estate planning
Gain experience in...
Complete 10+2 with strong marks, preferably in commerce, mathematics, or economics
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, commerce, business administration, accounting, or related fields
Maintain...
Earn a strong undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, math, engineering, or a related field
Build excellent financial modeling, valuation, and Excel skills
Learn accounting, corporate...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business
Build a strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis
Gain experience in finance, accounting,...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or a related field
Build strong knowledge of stocks, bonds, markets, and financial regulations
Develop skills in...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field
Build strong skills in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Learn accounting principles,...
Choose the type of broker you want to become
Meet the minimum education requirements
Gain relevant industry knowledge
Complete required licensing or certification
Pass the necessary broker exam
Register...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, mathematics, or a related field
Maintain a strong GPA
Build financial modeling and valuation skills
Learn accounting, corporate...
Meet the minimum age and education requirements in your area
Complete the required pre-licensing mortgage broker education
Pass the mortgage broker licensing exam
Submit a license application...
Earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Complete a CFP Board-registered education program
Pass the CFP exam
Gain at least 6,000 hours of qualifying...
Earn a high school diploma or GED
Complete a bachelor’s degree if preferred by employers
Take courses in finance, business, economics, or real estate
Learn mortgage lending...
Earn a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or a related field
Build strong skills in calculus, probability, statistics, and financial mathematics
Pass...
Build strong math skills: calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics
Learn programming: Python, SQL, and one low-latency language like C++ or Java
Study financial markets, instruments, and...
