Over 90,000 investment professionals globally have achieved charterholder status to date, the program is known for these benefits: • Portable reputation – a charter remains a mark of quality, whether you change company or move country. Instant access to a global network of investment professionals • Globally relevant – an international standard for measuring competence and integrity. Principles that are common to any market • Career-enhancing – demonstrate your commitment to knowledge and high ethical standard to employers and clients • Credible – praised and supported by the clients, employers and regulators; the investment community at large

1. IMS Proschool
Chartered Financial Analysts(CFA)
Training program for CFA Level 1 Exam
IMS Proschool, an authorized education provider of CFP in India, is a front runner among a
new breed of education providers created to provide CFP education. The training programs
offered by IMS Proschool have helped over 5000 professionals and students gain Investment
Banking, Wealth Management and Financial Planning skills to enhance their career profile.
The training prowess of IMS Proschool can be rooted to the 30 years successful track record of
its parent organization – IMS India's fourth most trusted education service brand , with more
than 100 centres across India , has helped over 3,00,000 students succeed at a range of
competitive examinations . It is this time tested training expertise that has guided IMS
Proschool in shaping its power- packed CFA Examination Training Programs.
With in a span of two years, IMS Proschool has conducted corporate training for the
organization such as Deutsch Bank, ICICI Direct, Motilal Oswal, Citibank, Kotak securities,
SBI, ICICI Prudential , Tata
What is the CFA Program?
Over 90,000 investment professionals globally have achieved charterholder status to date, the
program is known for these benefits:
• Portable reputation – a charter remains a mark of quality, whether you change company or
move country. Instant access to a global network of investment professionals
• Globally relevant – an international standard for measuring competence and integrity.
Principles that are common to any market
• Career-enhancing – demonstrate your commitment to knowledge and high ethical standard
to employers and clients
• Credible – praised and supported by the clients, employers and regulators; the investment
community at large
The Examinations
• The CFA program requires you to pass 3 levels of exams – Level I, II and III
• Duration for each exam is 6-hours per level
• Each exam is 6-hours long and is split between morning and afternoon sessions (There is a
2-hour lunch break at the end of the morning session)
• Level I exam is held twice a year, in June and December
• Level II and III exams are held once a year, in June
• The fastest completion for the 3 exams is 2 years
• Candidates are not required to complete all 3 levels within a specified time frame

2. Exam Format
• Level I exam consists of 240 multi choice questions
• Level II exam are item set (or “mini case”) questions
• Level III exam consists of essay questions in the morning session and item set questions in
the afternoon session
The Curriculum
• Ethical and professional standards
• Tools and inputs for investment valuation and management (quantitative methods,
economics, financial reporting and analysis, corporate finance)
• Asset valuation (equity investments, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments)
• Portfolio management and wealth planning
The focus of the questions alters as you progress through the CFA® levels. Every level places
an emphasis on ethical and professional standards. Each year an extensive curriculum is
released, detailing
Learning Outcome Statements, highlighting what you will be expected to know in the exam.
Difficulty of the Examinations
There is no doubt that the program is tough, stressful and challenging. It requires your
commitment and dedication. The 250 hours of study time for each level are a minimum.
(While taking a CFA® course at IMS Proschool will enhance your understanding of the
material, it is important not to underestimate your commitment to self-study.)
Entry Requirement
To apply for the CFA Program, you must:
• Have a bachelor’s degree (or be in the final year) or you must have at least 4 years qualified
work experience. Combination of university and professional work is acceptable
• Meet the professional conduct admission criteria
• Complete the online registration and enrollment form and pay the required fees direct to
CFA Institute
Exam Booking
To book your exam, apply direct to CFA Institute for registration and enrollment. You may
register online at www.cfainstitute.org. CFA Institute will acknowledge your registration and
enrollment via email. Please note that IMS Proschool is not responsible for individual’s exam
registration and enrollment.

3. IMS Proschool CFA Classroom Training Details:
This program has been created for individuals who wish to shape their learning through the
combined process of expert faculty training, group learning, real time problem solving and
more. This learning mode with its regularity of class as well as testing sessions brings
discipline into the leaning process.
CFA diagnostic test:
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Program Highlights:
1. Concepts understanding – focused classroom sessions ( 40 sessions of 3 hrs each)
2. Review sessions before exam to develop examination strategy
3. CFA and subject experts as class faculty
4. Intense class test to check learning levels at regular intervals.
5. State of the art environment for students to practice and gain hands- on expereince of
calculation.
6. Intense Online Simulated Tests to further bolster perpartion.
7. Classes will be conducted on weekends.
Program Fees: Rs.19,500 (Excluding Service tax)
For more information visit: Website: http://proschool.imsindia.com