CFA course kindly provide information?

I’ve passed all three levels of CFA examination in my first try. Comparing to other professional financial examinations I have taken before, the examination topics covered in CFA is the most extensive and difficult. So a good study plan is the prerequisite to pass the exam.

Some candidates always asked if reading the study books either Stalla or Schweser is sufficient to pass the exam. My answer will be “either one is fine” as I just read it ONCE in my first reading and then only focused on my self-made notes. Though there may be a quick sheet or summary notes provided by publisher, but they are not user-friendly or comprehensive enough.

As said before, the importance of a study plan is beyond doubt. I’m pleased to share mine with you.

6 months before the exam date, I started reading the study books (Schweser) borrowed from my friend. I went through the study book one by one and at the same time, prepared the brief notes on my own. In this first reading, I mainly tried to understand the contents as far as I can but not to memorize.

3 months before the exam date, I just reviewed my self-prepared notes over and over again, and cross-checked with the study books only if necessary. The repeated reviews on the brief notes helped to memorize the important concepts well.

1 month before the exam date, I did the sample and past questions intensively and got myself well prepared for a 3 hours examination.

1 week before the exam date, I glanced over my self-made notes again and spared sometime to review the sections in which I was weak.

1 day before the exam date, just relaxed and got a good sleep.

NOTES:
To make good use of my time and NOT to forfeit my social life after work and in weekends, I have put my brief notes in my handbag and review it while I was travelling elsewhere, drinking in a coffee shop after work, waiting for my boyfriend to see a movie, waiting for my sister to go shopping, having a quick lunch in McDonald’s, and etc.

You may refer to the following link for my self-prepared notes.

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I am assuming you are talking int'l CFA rather than Indian CFA since it is more well known. The main place to go is cfainstitute.org They administer the tests in locations around the world every June and December for level 1. However, the course is designed to be entirely self study. When you enroll for the test they send you the texts to study and a printout telling you what to study. Then they tell you when and where the test will be. other than that you are typically on your own.

Howeer, there are independent study providers that offer abridged readings, online courses, and - if you live in the right cities - in person classes. These classes can easily run $1000 however. From my experience, I do well enough with the self study, but every person is different. Most of the learning for the CFA designation is done alone with your nose buried in a book.