​​CFA Society Netherlands promotes and supports the globally recognized and respected programs of CFA Institute: the CFA® Program and the CIPM® Program.

 

	CFA Program	CIPM Program
Leads to	CFA® Charter	CIPM® Program Certificate
For	Portfolio and wealth managers, investment and research analysts, professionals involved in the investment decision-making process; finance students who want to work in the investment management profession	Investment professionals charged with appraising and selecting portfolio managers, evaluating portfolio performance, and communicating with clients.
Duration	Approximately three years of self-study and three exam; minimum of four years of work experience	Minimum one year and two exams
Prerequisites	Yes	No
Scholarships	Yes	Yes

 

The program Investment Foundations will be replaced by a renewed program. For questions pertaining to CFA Institute programs, prerequisites, courses of study, or registration procedures, contact us via email​, or visit the CFA Institute website.
 
Compare and contrast the CFA Institute programs here​.

Candidate membership 

Registered candidates in the CFA program can apply for an candidate membership of CFA Society Netherlands for only 80 euro per year for up to three years. It is a local introductory membership, meaning you will have access to benefits offered by CFA Society Netherlands. Read about all the benefits and how to apply here.

For Employers

​CFA Institute programs are continually developed and updated to keep pace with changes in the industry. The self-study, practice-driven, and globally relevant programs are a cost-effective way to ensure your teams are qualified and knowledgeable. The local Continuing Education offerings of CFA Society Netherlands can help keep your teams’ knowledge and skills up to date.

If you are an employer or institution seeking more information about our programs or the programs of CFA Institute, or wish to schedule a visit to learn about our programs face-to-face, contact us via email​.