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Learning Approach for Live Four-Month Courses with On-line Review

CfBS applies a three step learning approach. In part 1 of the course the knowledge required to pass the exam, based on the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) of CFA Institute, is explained and applied to practical examples. Part 2 focuses on reviewing critical exam topics using a question-based format. A trial exam forms part 3 of the course. It will be held under similar conditions as the actual CFA exam, helping candidates to develop and test their individual exam strategy.

 

4 1/2 months
3 months	1 month	1 week	2 weeks
Part 1 Understanding and Practice Teaching based on LOS and curriculum readings	Part 2 Review and Practice Review of critical and most difficult exam topics	Part 3 Practice 3 hour trial exam under conditions comparable to the actual CFA exam		CFA level I, II, and III exams on 2 June 2012 and CFA level I exam on 1 December 2012

 

On-line review: The CFA classes will be recorded, allowing course participants to make up for any missed classes and to revisit on-line most of the topics explained in class. In addition, students benefit from ongoing e-mail and phone support outside the classroom.

 

Reasons for Attending a Live Four-Month Course

• A comparison of old and more recent exam questions indicates that the exam is becoming increasingly difficult. This trend is reflected in declining pass rates.
• 400 to 500 Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) cannot be covered in a crash course.
• The four-month courses offer comprehensive and detailed coverage of the exam material and help candidates to adopt a disciplined and focused learning approach.
• Attending a four-month preparation course can avoid panic learning in the last month prior to the exam.
• Classes have a maximum of 25 students making it possible to answer individual questions in the classroom.

 

 

Learning Approach for Live Five-Day Intensive Review Courses with On-line Review

In the five-day intensive review course the critical and most difficult exam topics will be explained and practiced with exam-type questions. The course runs on Thursday through Saturday and on the subsequent Monday and Tuesday. The break on Sunday allows candidates to digest better the large amount of material covered. To support the self-study phase leading up to the five-day course, CfBS recommends its on-line course for an efficient and effective preparation.

 

		3 to 4 weeks
Study Study based on the Candidate Readings of CFA Institute; CfBS on-line course	Five-Day Course Review and Practice Review of critical and most difficult exam topics spread over two parts		CFA level I, II, and III exams on 2 June 2012 and CFA level I exam on 1 December 2012

 

On-line review: The five-day intensive review class will be recorded, allowing course participants to revisit on-line most of the topics explained in class. In addition, students benefit from ongoing e-mail and phone support outside the classroom.

 

 

Learning Approach for On-line Courses

The on-line courses cover the exam relevant topics of the CFA curriculum and are structured in accordance with the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). The on-line sessions offer comprehensive and detailed coverage of the exam material and help candidates to strengthen their understanding of difficult topics.

 

4 1/2 months
On-line Course Understanding and Practice Teaching based on LOS and CFA curriculum readings, start is possible anytime after January 2012	CFA level I and II exams on 2 June 2012 and CFA level I exam on 1 December 2012

 

In order to review and practice the critical and most difficult exam topics in a classroom setting, CfBS additionally offers a live five-day intensive review course in Zurich.