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CFA® Exam Details

CFA® Exam Details

The CFA® Program consists of a series of three examinations (Levels I, II, and III) that must be taken in succession.

The Level I CFA exam consists of basic knowledge and comprehension questions focused on investment tools, while the Level II exam requires more complex analysis and focus on valuing assets. The Level III exam combines all the concepts and analytical methods in a number of applications for effective portfolio management and wealth planning.

A minimum of 300 hours of preparation per CFA exam level is recommended, although some candidates will need more or less time, depending on their individual backgrounds and experience. Candidates have a total of six maximum attempts per exam level and can take as much time as needed to complete the program.

The CFA curriculum is dynamic and changes annually to meet the nature and complexity of the global investment profession.

Level I

Level I

Level I February Computer-Based Exam Dates:
14 – 20 February 2023

Registration opens:
10 May 2022

Scheduling opens:
10 May 2022

Early registration deadline:
9 August 2022

Registration closes:
8 November 2022

Scheduling deadline:
16 November 2022

Re-scheduling deadline:
13 January 2023

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Level I May Computer-Based Exam Dates:
16 – 22 May 2023

Registration opens:
9 August 2022

Scheduling opens:
9 August 2022

Early registration deadline:
2 November 2022

Registration closes:
31 January 2023

Scheduling deadline:
15 February 2022

Re-scheduling deadline:
14 April 2023

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Level I August Computer-Based Exam Dates:
22 – 28 August 2023

Registration opens:
14 November 2022

Scheduling opens:
14 November 2022

Early registration deadline:
1 February 2023

Registration closes:
9 May 2023

Scheduling deadline:
24 May 2023

Re-scheduling deadline:
21 July 2023

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Level I November Computer-Based Exam Dates:
11 – 17 November 2023

Registration opens:
31 January 2023

Scheduling opens:
31 January 2023

Early registration deadline:
10 May 2023

Registration closes:
8 August 2023

Scheduling deadline:
16 August 2023

Re-scheduling deadline:
13 October 2023

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    • Format: Computer-based and multiple-choice
    • Questions:
      • 180 equally weighted questions
      • Session 1: 90 questions
      • Session 2: 90 questions
      • Each session is 2 hours and 15 minutes long

Our Level I study packages are built to replicate the exam, leaving no surprises on exam day. Begin your preparation today.

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Level II

Level II

Level II May Computer-Based Exam Dates:
23-27 May 2023

Registration opens:
9 August 2022

Scheduling opens:
9 August 2022

Early registration deadline:
2 November 2022

Registration closes:
31 January 2023

Scheduling deadline:
15 February 2022

Re-scheduling deadline:
21 April 2023

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Level II August Computer-Based Exam Dates:
29 August – 2 September 2023

Registration opens:
14 November 2022

Scheduling opens:
14 November 2022

Early registration deadline:
1 February 2023

Registration closes:
9 May 2023

Scheduling deadline:
24 May 2023

Re-scheduling deadline:
28 July 2023

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Level II November Computer-Based Exam Dates:
18 – 22 November 2023

Registration opens:
31 January 2023

Scheduling opens:
31 January 2023

Early registration deadline:
10 May 2023

Registration closes:
8 August 2023

Scheduling deadline:
16 August 2023

Re-scheduling deadline:
20 October 2023

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    • Format: Computer-based, multiple-choice questions using item sets or “mini-cases.” Each item set contains a vignette (with an average length of 1.5 pages). Each item set will be followed by 4 or 6 multiple-choice questions.
    • Questions:
      • 88 equally weighted multiple-choice questions
      • Session 1: 44 multiple-choice questions
      • Session 2: 44 multiple-choice questions
  • Each session is 2 hours and 12 minutes long

Our Level II study packages are built to replicate the exam, leaving no surprises on exam day. Begin your preparation today.

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Level III

Level III

Level III February Computer-Based Exam Dates:
21 -23 February 2023

Registration opens:
10 May 2022

Scheduling opens:
10 May 2022

Early registration deadline:
9 August 2022

Registration closes:
8 November 2022

Scheduling deadline:
16 November 2022

Re-scheduling deadline:
20 January 2023

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Level III August Computer-Based Exam Dates:
29 August – 5 September 2023

Registration opens:
14 November 2022

Scheduling opens:
14 November 2022

Early registration deadline:
1 February 2023

Registration closes:
9 May 2023

Scheduling deadline:
24 May 2023

Re-scheduling deadline:
28 July 2023

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    • Format: Computer-based. Vignettes/item sets with multiple choice or constructed response questions.
    • Questions:
      • Session 1: Constructed response (essay) format. 8–11 essay questions with multiple parts per question.
      • Session 2: Item set format. Each item set will be followed by 4 or 6 multiple-choice questions. 44 total questions
  • Each session is 2 hours and 12 minutes long

Our Level III study packages are built to replicate the exam, leaving no surprises on exam day. Begin your preparation today.

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