Association of Investment Professionals in the Netherlands
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CFA Institute Programs

​​CFA Society Netherlands promotes and supports the globally recognized and respected programs of CFA Institute: the CFA® Program, the CIPM® Program, the ESG Certificate. and also Investment Foundations.

 

CFA Program

CIPM Program

ESG Certificate

Investment Foundations

Leads to

CFA® Charter

CIPM® Program Certificate

Certificate in ESG Investing and digital badge

Investment Foundations® 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.

Analysts, portfolio managers, C-suite executives, or anyone with a foundation in investment management interested in mastering ESG investing

People aspiring to or currently working in support roles in the investment and financial sector, such as marketing, sales, project management, human resources, IT and legal. It helps them better understand the sector and communicate more easily with colleagues.

Duration

Approximately three years of self-study and three exams; assumiong 4,000 hours of work experience is already met

Minimum one year to complete two exams, assuming 4,000 hours work experience requirement is already met

From the date of initial registration, candidates will have six months to sit for their exam

Once registered, you will have 12 months to complete the six courses and a final assessment

Prerequisites

Yes, one of the following:

• A bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree (or be within 23 months of your graduation month by the time you sit for your Level I exam)

• Have a combination of 4,000 hours of professional work experience and/or higher education

No

No

No

Scholarships

Yes

Yes

No

No

 
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​.
 

Free CFA® Diagnostic Exam

Want to know Assess your basic knowledge of the CFA Level I program? This free diagnostic exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and has a similar difficulty level to the real CFA exam, allowing you to test your knowledge of the Level I topics. After the exam, you will receive a detailed explanation of the answers so you understand why you gave the correct answers. 

Candidate membership 

Registered candidates in the CFA Institute Programs 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​.

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