Courses / CFA

"The course was very helpful for my CFA exam preparation. It helped me organize my schedule and was very well structured, so I knew where I had to put in an effort in my home studies to successfully pass the exams at the first attempt. In addition, the lecturers are exam- and practice-oriented which makes the study sessions very interesting."

Thomas Rupf, CFA, FRM, CAIA, Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank AG, Vaduz

Our Added Value

  • Wide range of course options
    CfBS offers a variety of course options such as live four-month and five-day intensive review courses as well as on-line courses to suit the needs of CFA candidates and allow for maximum flexibility.
  • LOS-based format of the courses
    Our four-month preparation courses are formatted to cover the entire CFA curriculum at each level and are structured in accordance with the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). They offer a comprehensive coverage of the exam material and help candidates to adopt a focused learning approach.
  • Learning approach four-month courses
    CfBS has developed a learning approach that helps candidates digest the breadth and complexity of the material over a four-month period. In part 1 of the course, the knowledge required to pass the exam, based on the LOS, is explained and applied to practical examples. Part 2 focuses on the critical exam topics using a question-based format. A trial exam concludes the courses.
  • Learning approach five-day courses
    In the five-day intensive review courses the critical and most difficult exam topics will be explained and practiced using exam-type questions. They offer a comprehensive coverage of the exam material and help candidates to adopt a focused learning approach.
  • Learning approach for on-line courses
    The on-line courses provide in-depth explanations of the CFA curriculum. The sessions  support the candidates’ self-study of the CFA readings so that the exam preparation becomes more effective.
  • Study material
    CfBS has developed comprehensive handouts containing all LOS, corresponding concepts, and questions. The handouts are a summary of the CFA curriculum and can be used to efficiently review the curriculum in the final stages of the exam preparation.
  • On-line review of live classes
    The live 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.
  • E-Mail and phone support
    Candidates benefit from ongoing support by our lecturers outside the classroom.
  • Experience
    CfBS has assembled an experienced and specialised team of experts. It is the only 4-month course provider in Zurich to have run all three levels for ten years.
  • Course guarantee
    Students who do not pass the exam after attending our CFA live courses can re-enroll for the next CFA live course at a substantial discount of 80%. This course guarantee reflects our commitment to the success of our students at the CFA exams.