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Introduction
The CFA Program is designed to equip you with the investment knowledge and ethical principals to excel in the nancial markets. As a measure of its global recognition, more than 200,000 people registered for the CFA Program in 2010. Without a doubt, earning your CFA charter will enhance your credibility and competitive advantage in the global workplace, as well as connecting you to a global network of over 100,000 charterholders. At BPP we understand that, as a busy investment professional, you will want exible study solutions to help you make effective use of the time spent preparing for your CFA exams.Thats why you can choose from a range of weekday, Friday evening and Saturday classroom courses available at either our London (City), Edinburgh or Canary Wharf training centres that you can mix and match to suit your lifestyle. Weve also developed an online classroom, should you prefer to study at your own pace. Both classroom and online classroom study solutions are built around three key elements knowledge, application and practice which we believe are critical for rst time exam success. We know what it takes to succeed in the CFA Program, as many of our tutors are charterholders and all of them have sat and passed the exams they teach.Their experience will be invaluable to you, from the moment you contact us right up to the day of the exam.With a thorough programme of study, a lot of hard work and the support of an experienced training provider you can realise your ambition of becoming a CFA charterholder. Come to one of our open evenings, visit us online or call us today to nd out more about our study solutions and unique training approach.

About CFA
The CFA Program sets the global benchmark for investment, knowledge, standards and ethics. It is the gold standard qualication for the investment industry. Passing the CFA examination can help career advancement and highlights to clients, employers and colleagues that the charterholder has mastered a broad range of investment topics and is committed to the highest ethical standards in the profession.

Louise Undrill Head of CFA courses ACA, CFA, FRM

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Why BPP?
We understand that the CFA exams are tough enough, so its our aim to make studying for them easier for you. Our strength derives from high quality courses and study materials, which is why we are chosen by many of the worlds leading organisations to train their staff. From our years of experience, to our extensive student support and learning materials, we have designed programmes of study to help give you the best chance of success in your CFA examinations. We aim to empower delegates and qualied professionals to succeed, whatever learning environment they choose whether classroom or online learning, blended learning or published materials for self study. BPP stands for quality and innovation in professional education and training, providing a service to support businesses and career aspirations.

Support & Teaching

Our courses are taught by our team of permanent tutors, ensuring a consistent approach and high quality standards of tuition. All have passed the exams they teach. This means you get proven support and teaching that gets results. All students have access to our online learning platform contains downloadable recordings of the full classroom course, along with thousands of test questions, a student forum and additional refresher and introductory learning modules. Your tutors will be in regular contact and you can email us with your study questions. We will also send daily knowledge test emails to help you learn the key facts and denitions.

Materials to help you pass

On registering with the CFA Institute for the exam, all candidates receive the ofcial CFA Curriculum, with their exam fee. BPPs CFA Navigator suite of learning materials is designed to complement these ofcial study books with a comprehensive selection of practice questions, mock exams, formula sheets, passcards and syllabus overview summaries. We also provide detailed study guides to focus you on what is important and how to prioritise your study time. Schweser provide summarised versions of the ofcial syllabus books; if you wish to purchase additional study texts along with further question resources, we can offer a discounted tailored package.

Experience you can trust

We have been training accountancy, business and legal professionals for 35 years and have already helped over 15,000 CFA candidates pass their CFA exams.

Flexibility
Classroom students can choose from weekday, Friday evening and Saturday classes at our London centre. All are exible and interchangeable should you not be able to make a particular phase. Our online classroom lets you study at your own convenience and provides you with a highly structured, supported distance learning option, with full access to student forums, class recordings and tutors.

Pass Assurance - For all 3 levels

We are so condent that you will pass, that we offer the BPP Pass Assurance scheme allowing you to attend a course for free if you do not pass on your rst attempt.*
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Terms and conditions apply please see website for details: www.bpp.com/passassurance

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Learning options
BPPs programme covers the key elements of the syllabus, prioritising what is important for exam success and building in question practice and exam focus. The various course options available for each level are detailed on pages 8-11. The best preparation for the exam is to attend our classroom or online classroom course followed by a classroom revision course and mock day. This allows you time to learn and digest the important concepts, then we build on that foundation with guided question practice and testing. However our approach is modular, so all our courses can be purchased individually. If you have studied from the CFA curriculum independently and want to join us in the month before the exam to sharpen up your exam skills, you can sign up for the revision course and benet from 3 days of exam focused question practice and access to our supporting online materials.

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Taught course
Classroom Study Option There are a number of face-to-face teaching options available at BPP meaning you can choose the time and day that works best for you. Across all three levels, delegates can select a programme of study on weekdays, Fridays only, Saturdays or evenings. For full information on the dates and times available for your level, please visit our website www.bpp.com/cfa Online Classroom Option Combine the exibility of a distance learning course with the structure and support of a classroom course. With the Online Classroom you are provided with all our physical and online learning materials (see page 7) as well as having a dedicated tutor guiding you and your other cohort members through a weekly study programme. We will motivate you and check on your progress throughout the course, so you will always feel supported and guided right up to the day of the exam Our programme offers the same level of support that you would receive by attending the classroom course, but with the added exibility of tting Inc your study around your lifestyle. lu rev ded on ision in all line a cla nd sse s

Revision course
The revision course is integral to our training approach. Many people fail these exams not due to lack of hard work but due to lack of exam focus and technique. This course will ensure that you convert your knowledge to exam success. For full information on the dates and times available for your level, please visit our website www.bpp.com/cfa

Mock exam

Included in all courses is our exam standard nal mock exam. This can be sat at home or in our London ofces and is followed by a post exam workshop which is also available to view online. For full information on the dates and times available for your level, please visit our website www.bpp.com/cfa

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Extra support
In addition to the taught classroom and online programmes, revision classes and mock exams on offer, BPP provides additional support tools to help make studying for the CFA exams easier for you.

Supplementary Learning
Level I: Financial Maths Booster course This is an excellent introduction to the nancial maths used throughout Level I and provides an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the workings of the Texas BAII Plus calculator. Level II and III Refresher courses: These one-day courses recap key areas of the syllabus that you are expected to be familiar with. A great way to build condence before starting on the new material.

iPhone and Android Apps

We have created new apps for iPad, iPhone and Android devices, allowing you access to our online passcards, a visual summary of the curriculum. We are also developing question bank apps. These are available to download from iTunes or the Android App Store.

CFA Exam Navigator

All BPP online and classroom students receive BPP Learning Medias Exam Navigator suite of supporting study materials. These study materials can also be bought individually, or as a package, without tutor support. For more information see www.bpp.com/learningmedia

MSc Finance
Combine CFA Level 1 with BPP Business Schools MSc Finance course. For more information see www.bpp.com/cfa

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What is included?
Whether you choose a classroom or online classroom course, your study package includes:
1. Study Support 2. Online Learning Resources 3. BPP Navigator Study Materials 4. Optional Schweser Study Materials

BPP Study Support

BPP Navigator study materials

Tutor Support Tutor Progress Emails Marking Service (Level III)

Invigilated Mock Exams and Post-Mock Surgeries Study Rooms available on request

Study Guides Progress Tests Question Banks Course Exams Passcards

Formula Sheets Bpp Course Notes Exam Approved Calculator Calculator Guide Study Session Overviews

Online Learning Resources

Schweser Course Materials

Online Tutorials & e-learning Resources Lecture Recordings Daily Email Tests Introductory Modules

Refresher Modules Additional Guidance Documents

The BPP CFA course has been designed to work around the CFA curriculum. However, if you prefer to use Schweser as an alternative study source, we can offer you a discounted, tailored package.

Schweser and Stalla Course Materials

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CFA Levels
The CFA curriculum is broken down into three levels, all of which have to be passed in order to complete the qualication. In addition to passing all CFA levels you are also required to have a minimum of four years relevant practical experience before achieving CFA Charter status. All levels are examined through a six hour written exam. CFA Level I exams are sat in June and December. Levels II and III are examined in June only. On these pages we outline the structure of our training programmes towards each level of the CFA examinations.

Your study programme: Level I

All classroom and online classroom courses follow the same programme, as oulined below:

Introductory Online Learning Resources

Introduction to Economics Maths Refresher Modules Introduction to Financial Statements BPP Optional Introductory course Useful for those new to nancial maths. Core BPP classroom course (recordings available online) Taught Course (8 days) Phase 1
Days: 12 Evenings: 14

Covers study sessions:

1 Ethics (overview) 2, 3 Quants 13, 14 Equity

Financial Maths 1 day course

Phase 2
Days: 34 Evenings: 58

Covers study sessions:

710 Financial Reporting & Analysis

Progress tests and daily emails

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Course exam 1

Course exam 2 + 3

Phase 3 Days: 56 Evenings: 912 Phase 4 Days: 78 Evenings: 1316

Covers study sessions: 46 Economics 11 Corporate Finance 12 Portfolio Management

Day 2

Financial Reporting & Analysis Corporate Finance Asset Valuation Portfolio Management & Exam Debrief

Day 3

Progress tests and daily emails

To download a full list of our course dates and prices, please visit www.bpp.com/pdf/cfa_december.pdf

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Final Mock Day

Covers study sessions: 15, 16 Fixed Income 17 Derivatives 18 Alternatives

Revision Course (3 days)

Day 1 Ethics Economics Quants

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Your study programme: Level II

All classroom and online classroom courses follow the same programme, as outlined below:
BPP online refresher modules and introductory guidance.
All delegates have access to refresher material and tutorials covering the key Level I syllabus content that is fundamental for Level II
Core BPP course (recordings available online) Taught Course (7 days) Phase 1
Days: 13 Evenings: 16

Covers study sessions:

Optional Refresher course

Covers:
Quantitative Methods Fixed Income Derivatives Financial Reporting & Analysis Portfolio Management

Phase 2
Days: 45 Evenings: 710

Covers study sessions:

14, 15 Fixed Income 16, 17 Derivatives 3 Quantitative methods

1 day

Progress tests and daily emails

Your study programme: Level III

All classroom and online classroom courses follow the same programme, as outlined below:
BPP online refresher modules and introductory guidance.
All delegates have access to refresher material and tutorials covering the key Level I and II syllabus content that is fundamental for Level III
Core BPP course (recordings available online) Taught Course (6 days) Phase 1
Days: 12 Evenings: 14

Covers study sessions:

Optional Refresher course

Covers:
Fixed Income Equity Derivatives Portfolio Management Economics

1 day

Phase 2
Days: 34 Evenings: 58

9, 10 Fixed Income 11, 12 Equity 13 Alternatives Essay practice

Progress tests and daily emails

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Course exam 1

1, 2 Ethics (overview) 3 Behavioural Finance 4 Private Wealth Management 5 Institutional Investors 6 Capital Market Expectations 7 Economic Concepts 8 Asset Allocation

Course exam 1

57 Financial Reporting & Analysis 8, 9 Corporate Finance 4 Economics 1, 2 Ethics (overview)

Phase 3
Days: 67 Evenings: 1114

Covers study sessions:

Revision Course (3 days) Day 1

Course exam 2 + 3

1012 Equity 13 Alternatives 18 Portfolio Management

Day 2

Equity Alternatives Quants Fixed Income Derivatives Corporate Finance Ethics & Exam Debrief

Day 3

Progress tests and daily emails

Phase 3 Days: 56 Evenings: 912

Course exam 2 + 3

Day 3

Study sessions 1418 & Exam Marking Service

Progress tests and daily emails

To download a full list of our course dates and prices, please visit www.bpp.com/cfa

For more information about CFA, and to nd out if you are eligible to register, please visit www.bpp.com/cfa

Final Mock Day

Covers study sessions: 14 Risk Management 15 Derivatives 16 Execution, monitoring and rebalancing 17 Performance evaluation and attribution 18 Global Investment Performance Standards

Revision Course (3 days) Day 1 Day 2 Study sessions 17 Study sessions 813

Final Mock Day

Financial Reporting & Analysis Portfolio Management Economics

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Book your course with BPP

BPP has made booking your CFA training course simple and straightforward. If you have any further questions, our dedicated Customer Service Team is on hand to help you from the moment you contact us. Three simple ways to book a course: email us at nancialservices@bpp.com book online at www.bpp.com/cfa call our Customer Service Team on +44 (0)20 8746 4178

Where are we located?

3 London Wall Buildings London EC2M 5PD
Our training centre is conveniently situated in the city of London between Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations. Underground Liverpool Street (Central line) Moorgate (Northern line) Bank (Central line, Northern line, District line, Circle line, Waterloo & City line and DLR) Overground Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Cannon Street, London Bridge Airport City Airport via Docklands Light Railway is just 30 minutes away.
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CFA disclaimer CFA Institute does not endorse, promote or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by BPP Professional Education. CFA Institute, CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are trademarks owned by the CFA Institute. BPPs courses and materials are developed to complement the core curriculum and to facilitate the learning process and are not to be used as a substitute for study of the prescribed curriculum. Equal opportunities As an Equal Opportunities group, we aim to comply with all anti-discrimination legislation and provide appropriate support to all our students. If you require any special assistance with your studies, please contact our Customer Services Team on +44 (0)20 8746 4178