A candidate who successfully completes the program and meets other professional requirements receives the CFA letter and becomes the holder of the CFA charter. The requirement to obtain a CFA charter increases with seniority, as 25% of companies require that senior and executive level employees have a CFA letter. Candidates for the May Level I CFA Program exams attended one of 600 computer-supervised exam centers located in 364 cities in 100 markets around the world in person. Candidates for the November Level I CFA Program exams presented themselves in person at one of 539 computer-supervised exam centers located in 363 cities in 100 markets around the world.
The February Level I examinees are the first cohort of CFA Program candidates to benefit from the new practical skills modules. Candidates for the February Level I CFA Program exams attended one of 471 computer-supervised exam centers located in 378 cities in 108 markets around the world in person. For female level 1 candidates — a key signal contributing to future trends — female participation in some markets, especially in Australia and the United Kingdom, is now at least 50%. Enrolling in the CFA program and obtaining the CFA certificate prepares individuals for a variety of career paths in the investment.
Enrolling in the CFA Program and obtaining the CFA letter prepares individuals for a variety of career paths in all sectors of the global financial industry, including portfolio management, investment analysis, wealth management, and consulting. About the CFA Program Enrolling in the CFA program and obtaining the CFA letter prepare individuals for a variety of career paths in all sectors of the global financial industry. For information and advice for candidates who are preparing for a CFA exam after a deferment, visit Tips for studying the CFA exam. Candidates who took the CFA Level I exam in February accessed the recently updated curriculum, which uses an improved didactic design.
According to the CFA Institute, female participation in the CFA Program has more than doubled worldwide in the last 5 years, and currently represents 39% of all CFA candidates. The CFA Institute offers a variety of CFA Program scholarships, allowing approved applicants to access the CFA Program without paying the registration fee and with discounts on enrollment.
