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CFA® courses

Chartered Financial Analyst Program

Earn your CFA qualification. Build deep expertise in investment management, financial analysis and ethical decision making, and build your credentials with a world-leading finance standard. If you’re ready for the challenge, we’re ready to train you, with over 20 years’ CFA preparation expertise and high-impact CFA courses that outperform the global average. Backed by our Lifetime Pass Assurance, you’re set for success. 

Why BPP for CFA?

Over 20 years of experience in supporting students to pass the CFA exams

We work with nine of the top 10 UK banks

Resit for free until you pass with our Lifetime Pass Assurance

The CFA levels

Build practice-ready confidence in key areas including Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Finance, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investment, Portfolio Management. 

CFA Level 1

Earn your CFA Level 1 qualification and master investment fundamentals.

CFA Level 2

Prepare for CFA Level 2 and refine your investment analysis skills with real-world ready skills.

CFA Level 3

Master portfolio management and wealth planning with CFA Level 3 and complete your CFA® journey.

Delivered by industry leading experts

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Andy Williams CFA, ACMA - Head of Professional Qualifications – Financial Services

Andy has extensive industry experience across accountancy and financial services, implementing key strategies across a range of senior roles, including Financial Controller and Commercial Director. As Head of Financial Services Professional Qualifications, Andy takes a hands-on approach in ensuring the industry relevance and professional value of our PQ courses.

Where will CFA take you?

Global recognitionEarn one of the most respected designations in finance, opening doors investment firms, banks and global institutions.
Career mobilityProgress into high-impact roles including portfolio management, equity research, and risk analysis, with the expertise to move across specialist areas.
Trusted expertiseCFA® charterholders are highly valued for analytical depth, ethical standards, and real-world insight.
BPP Momentum

A razor-sharp focus on exam success

Our Momentum approach is designed for exam success, with personalised study pathways and data-driven tracking to target areas for improvement. The result? Momentum has been consistently improving pass rates by 20% since 2013.

Trusted by leading organisations

BTMazarsNatWest GroupGrant Thornton

Other ways to become CFA qualified

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Apprenticeships

If you’re already in a financial role, it’s likely you’re eligible. Gain the CFA professional qualification, whilst developing practical skills and your employer can utilise the Apprenticeship Levy to fund your training.

CFA FAQs

If you can’t find the answer to a question, our helpful advisers will be happy to help.

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification is a globally recognised credential awarded by the CFA® Institute. It focuses on investment management, financial analysis, ethics, and portfolio management. 

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