CFA® Level III

Which level is targeted at the end of the training course?

Advanced

How long does the training course last?

60,00 hours(s)

Classes are held on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm or in the evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

EN FR

When will the next session take place?

Contact the training provider

Who is organising this training course?

Top Finance is one of Europe's leading training providers, present in the majority of European financial centers: Paris, Geneva, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Luxembourg. We are committed to supporting you in your training projects through our certifying programs (public or in-house), and other training courses in finance and sustainable finance. Our team will prepare you to pass your certification exams in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Human Resources, and Admission tests (GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Bocconi, etc.).

Who is the training course aimed at?

The CFA® is primarily intended for:

Financial analyst
Manager
Risk management
Control and audit functions
Research Analyst
Relationship Manager
Trader
Finance Department

What are the prerequisites?

One of the following must be met:

Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Or be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree
Or have 4 years of relevant work experience
Or have a combination of professional work and university experience that totals at least four years.

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to maximize your chances of passing the CFA® exams.

What does the training course cover?

The CFA® is the most recognized and respected professional certification in the world of finance. It offers expertise and practical knowledge relating to investment decisions as well as recognition in terms of professionalism and integrity.

The CFA® certification is made up of three levels (Level I, II & III). This selective certification requires structured preparation, accompanied by appropriate teaching aids. Obtaining a Level requires an investment of approximately 300 hours.

What topics are addressed?

Ethical and Professional Standards: 10–15%
Quantitative Methods: 0%
Economics: 5–10%
Financial Reporting/Statement Analysis: 0%
Corporate Finance/Issuers: 0%
Equity Investments: 10–15%
Fixed Income: 15–20%
Derivatives: 5–10%
Alternative Investments: 5–10%
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning: 35–40%

What teaching methods are used?

Our approach is based on pedagogical materials specifically defined for each course.

How is the assessment organised?

There are 2 Level III exam windows per year - May and November.

Format: MCQs or constructed answers.
Questions:
1: Essay, 8-11 questions with subparts.
2: 44 question MCQs with vignettes (item set).
Lenght: 2h15 for each session