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CFA Level 1 Training Program 2025

Get CFA Level-1 ready with a globally trusted curriculum, adaptive AI learning, and expert-led instruction.

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How we help you crack CFA Level 1

EduEdge Pro’s CFA Level 1 Program blends expert-led training with AI-driven self-learning via BloombergPrep. Whether you prefer structured classroom sessions or flexible online learning, there's a plan for you.

  • Profile Building

    60+ Hours of Live Classroom or Online Training

  • Profile Building

    200+ Hours of AI-Based Self-Paced Learning

  • Profile Building

    BloombergPrep Learning App Access

  • Profile Building

    1000+ Practice Questions & 7 Full-Length Mock Exams

  • Profile Building

    Doubt-Solving & Revision Support by CFA Experts

  • Profile Building

    Financial Modelling with Excel Templates Included

Who is this course for?

This CFA Level 1 program is for you if you are a:

  • Student aiming to enter investment managaement
  • Working professional looking to upgrade skills
  • Finance enthusiast passionate about analysis

This course is for you

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Thousands of students have already walked the CFA path with us, and succeeded.

Success Begins with Great Mentors

It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce our CFA Level 1 Training Program, designed to equip aspiring finance professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the CFA examination. In partnership with BloombergPrep CFA Essentials, this program leverages cutting-edge adaptive learning technology to ensure an efficient and personalized study experience.

Professor. Harjeet A Singh

Founder & CEO | Eduedge Pro
Stanford University Alumnus |
CFA, FRM, CAIA, PRM, CMT |
Visiting Faculty - IIM

Meet Your Mentor
  • 15+ years in Global Markets
  • MS in Financial Mathematics, Stanford University
  • Former Consultant – Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
  • Trained over 25,000 students worldwide
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Your Complete CFA toolkit

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Learning tools:

  • Access to BloombergPrep CFA Essentials (AI-based adaptive learning platform)
  • Access to Learning App for on-the-go preparation
  • 200+ Hours of self-paced learning
  • 1000+ Exam-Style Practice Questions
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Classroom training:

  • 60+ Hours of live instructor-led training
  • Revision and Doubt-Clearing Sessions
  • Training by CFA Charter-holders
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Exam practice:

  • 7 Full-length Mock Exams with real-exam simulations
  • Performance reviews and analysis
  • Financial Modelling with Excel templates and real-world examples

200+ hours of Self-paced
Learning plan

Learning Plan

Learning App Access

Get full access to BloombergPrep CFA learning app.

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Personalized Study Plans

AI-driven adaptive learning for personalized study plans.

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Adaptive Learning Technology

Utilizes AI to tailor study plans based on your performance, focusing on areas that need improvement.

Learning Plan

Micro lessons and Practice Questions

Access to micro lessons and 1000+ exam-style practice questions.

Framework

60+ hours of live training plan

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    Instructor-Led Sessions

    Expert-led discussions on key concepts tested on the CFA Exam. Sessions by CFA Charter-holders.

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    Financial Modelling with Excel for Financial Analysis

    Application of theories in the Industry with hands-on examples and Excel models and templates.

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    Mock Exams & Performance Analysis

    Timed assessments with detailed reviews.

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    Doubt-Solving Sessions

    Dedicated Q&A segments to clarify concepts

Summary Table

Introduction to CFA & Bloomberg Prep

Duration

2 Hours

Ethical & Professional Standards

Duration

4 Hours

Quantitative Methods

Duration

6 Hours

Economics

Duration

5 Hours

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Duration

6 Hours

Corporate Finance

Duration

4 Hours

Equity Investments

Duration

5 Hours

Fixed Income

Duration

4 Hours

Derivatives & Alternative Investments

Duration

4 Hours

Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning

Duration

5 Hours

Live Modules and Topic Coverage

Live Training Plan (I)

Ethical and Professional Standards (15%)

Session 1: Ethics, Professionalism, and CFA Institute Code of Conductt

  • Overview of CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
  • Key ethical principles and their application in investment decision-making
  • Common ethical pitfalls and how to avoid them

Session 2: Ethical Decision-Making & Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

  • Ethics in real-world financial decision-making
  • GIPS standards and their role in financial reporting
  • Case studies on ethical dilemmas

Quantitative Methods (10%)

Session 3: Time Value of Money & Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

  • Present and future value calculations
  • Annuities, perpetuities, and compounding techniques
  • Applications in investment valuation

Session 4: Probability, Statistics, and Hypothesis Testing

  • Key probability concepts in finance
  • Statistical measures (mean, variance, standard deviation, correlation)
  • Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals

Live Training Plan (II)

Economics (10%)

Session 5: Microeconomics – Supply & Demand, Market Structures

  • Market equilibrium and price elasticity
  • Consumer and producer surplus
  • Types of market structures (perfect competition, monopoly,
    • oligopoly)

Session 6: Macroeconomics – Economic Indicators & Monetary Policy

  • GDP, inflation, and unemployment
  • Fiscal vs monetary policy
  • Business cycles and economic growth models

Financial Reporting & Analysis (15%)

Session 7: Financial Statements & Ratio Analysis

  • Understanding the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Key financial ratios: Liquidity, profitability, and solvency
  • Common financial reporting manipulations

Session 8: Revenue & Expense Recognition and Financial Statement Adjustments

  • IFRS vs GAAP accounting principles
  • Revenue recognition rules and impact on financial statements
  • Adjustments for non-recurring items

Corporate Finance (10%)

Session 9: Capital Budgeting & Cost of Capital

  • NPV and IRR calculations
  • Cost of equity and WACC estimation
  • Capital structure theories and leverage effects

Session 10: Corporate Governance & Working Capital Management

  • Corporate governance best practices
  • Working capital management techniques
  • Dividend policy and its impact on valuation

Live Training Plan (III)

Equity Investments (11%)

Session 11: Valuation Techniques & Stock Analysis

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Price Multiples, and Market-Based Valuation
  • Understanding P/E, P/B, and EV/EBITDA ratios
  • Equity risk and return analysis

Fixed Income (11%)

Session 12: Bond Pricing, Yields, and Interest Rate Risk

  • Time value of money in bond pricing
  • Duration and convexity analysis
  • Interest rate risk management strategies

Derivatives & Alternative Investments (6%)

Session 13: Introduction to Derivatives & Risk Management

  • Basics of forwards, futures, options, and swaps
  • Option pricing fundamentals (Black-Scholes Model)
  • Alternative investments: Real estate, hedge funds, and commodities

Portfolio Management (12%)

Session 14: Portfolio Management & Risk-Return Optimization

  • Modern Portfolio Theory and Efficient Frontier
  • Asset allocation and risk diversification strategies
  • Behavioral finance and investment biases

From Classroom to Top Corporates

Investment Banks

  • Goldman Sachs

  • J.P. Morgan

  • Morgan Stanley

  • Barclays

Asset Management Firms

  • BlackRock

  • Fidelity Investments

  • T. Rowe Price

  • Invesco

Commercial Banks

  • Citibank

  • Bank of America

  • Standard Chartered

  • ICICI Bank

Consulting & Big 4 Firms

  • McKinsey & Company

  • Bain & Company

  • Deloitte

  • PwC

Private Equity & Venture Capital

  • Blackstone

  • Carlyle Group

  • Sequoia Capital

  • Accel

Wealth & Portfolio Management Firms

  • Charles Schwab

  • Raymond James

  • Motilal Oswal

  • IIFL Wealth

FinTech & Financial Services

  • Bloomberg

  • Refinitiv

  • Morningstar

  • Zerodha

Other Global Employers

  • RBI

  • SEBI

  • CRISIL

  • MSCI

Pick Your CFA Prep Plan

Self Paced

Self-paced with Bloomberg Prep access

Key Features:

  • 60+ hours of Classroom/Online learning and expert instruction
  • 200+ hours of AI-driven learning through BloombergPrep CFA app
  • 500+ practice questions 3 full length Mock tests
  • 3 full length Mock tests

INR25,000 + GST

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Live Online

Live Online with Bloomberg Prep access

Key Features:

  • 60+ hours of Classroom/Online learning and expert instruction
  • 200+ hours of AI-driven learning through BloombergPrep CFA app
  • 5 Hours of doubt-clearing sessions
  • Financial modelling with Excel included
  • Revision classes
  • 1000+ practice questionss
  • 5 full length Mock tests

INR55,000 + GST

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Private Tutoring

Private 1:1 Tutoring with Bloomberg Prep access

Key Features:

  • 75+ hours of Classroom/Online learning and expert instruction
  • 200+ hours of AI-driven learning through
  • BloombergPrep CFA app
  • Financial modelling with Excel included
  • 1:1 doubt-clearing sessions
  • Revision classes
  • 1000+ practice questions
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  • 7 full length Mock tests

INR105,000 + GST

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Our Success Stories

Testimonial

Abhinav Grover

Professional & Focused

EduEdgePro's CFA Level 1 course helped me build a rock-solid foundation in finance. The structured lessons, expert faculty, and regular mock tests made all the difference. I passed Level 1 on my first attempt — couldn’t have done it without them!

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Ishita Adlakha

Emphasis on Faculty & Guidance

What sets this program apart is the personalized mentorship. The instructors were not just knowledgeable but also invested in our success. Every doubt was addressed, and the exam tips proved invaluable during the actual test.

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Parag Shah

Working Professional's Perspective

Balancing work and CFA prep isn’t easy, but the weekend batches and focused revision plans offered here made it manageable. Their practice questions were very close to the real exam level — a major confidence booster!

FAQs

What is the CFA Level 1 exam?

The CFA Level 1 exam is the first of three exams offered by the CFA Institute to earn the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. It focuses on foundational knowledge in investment tools, asset valuation, and portfolio management.

Who is eligible to take the CFA Level 1 exam?

To register, candidates must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree (or be in the final year of their degree program), or
  • Have a combination of 4,000 hours of professional work experience and/or higher education acquired over at least 3 consecutive years.

What is the format of the CFA Level 1 exam?

The exam is computer-based, consisting of 180 multiple-choice questions - divided into two sessions of 2 hours 15 minutes each, with 90 questions per session.

What topics are covered in CFA Level 1?

There are 10 topic areas, including:

  • Ethics & Professional Standards
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Economics
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Corporate Issuers
  • Equity Investments
  • Fixed Income
  • Derivatives
  • Alternative Investments
  • Portfolio Management

How often is the CFA Level 1 exam offered?

It is offered four times a year — in February, May, August, and November.

What is the passing score for CFA Level 1?

CFA Institute does not disclose a fixed passing score. Historically, it has ranged between 65% to 75%, depending on overall performance distributions.

How much does it cost to take the CFA Level 1 exam?

Enrollment Fee (one-time): USD 350 (as of 2025)

Exam Registration Fee:

  • Early: USD 940
  • Standard: USD 1,250

(Fee structure may vary based on deadlines)

How should I prepare for CFA Level 1?

  • Allocate at least 300+ hours of study time
  • Use CFA Institute’s official curriculum and mock exams
  • Consider third-party prep providers for additional practice
  • Focus heavily on Ethics, Financial Reporting, and Quantitative Methods

How long are the CFA results valid?

Once you pass Level 1, your results don’t expire. You can take Level 2 and Level 3 at your own pace.

Can I reschedule or cancel my CFA Level 1 exam?

Yes, but rescheduling comes with a fee and must be done within the deadline window. No refunds are given after registration, except in limited cases (medical emergencies, etc.).

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