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CFA® Program

Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate

Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate

Sustainable Investing Certificate

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Learn from established practitioners to build the practical skills required for investment decision-making.

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Connect with a global community of finance professionals and uncover new opportunities.

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Stand out by developing expertise in sought-after skills in the global financial industry.

CFA® Program

Achieve the highest distinction in investment management

The CFA Program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete and excel in today’s complex and evolving investment industry.

Find out what it takes 190k+ Charterholders - the biggest network of investment professionals in the world $267k Average total compensation across all job functions 90% Of hiring managers prefer CFA® Charterholders for executive positions

CFA Program career paths webinar: Chief Investment Officer

Join us this 16 December for a webinar featuring CFA charterholders working in CIO positions, skills needed and career tips. Join us

Success story from our global community

The CFA Program really goes in deep about a lot of different topics in finance. I think it provides people with a really good grounding across a lot of different topics. The biggest piece of advice I would give to people who want to try the program or who are worried because they don't have a background in finance is just give it a go. I found the program really great, I enjoyed the content, I enjoyed the process, and I also enjoyed meeting other people who have done the program.

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Empowering the investment industry to realize the world’s greatest possibilities

CFA Institute is a global not-for-profit organization that provides finance education for investment professionals. By promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and excellence, we help shape the future of the industry for the ultimate benefit of society.

Learn more 190k+ Active CFA Charterholders 155+ Worldwide CFA Societies 1.6k Organizations claim compliance with the GIPS® standards 850+ Affiliated Universities

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Research book

AI in Asset Management | Content Collection

Artificial intelligence is transforming how investment professionals analyze markets, build portfolios, and manage risk. AI in Asset Management: Tools, Applications, and Frontiers, explores how AI and machine learning are redefining every aspect of the investment process. The book brings together global experts advancing applied finance through intelligent systems and data-driven models.

Research

Agentic AI For Finance: Workflows, Tips, and Case Studies

Explore how autonomous AI agents are transforming finance in this practical guide from the Automation Ahead series. Discover foundational building blocks, real-world workflows and case studies to help investment professionals implement agentic systems responsibly.

Research reports

Continuation Funds: Ethics in Private Markets, Part I

This report explores how continuation funds provide liquidity in sluggish private markets, examining their growth, benefits, and the conflicts of interest they present.

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18 November 2025 CFA Institute Equips the Investment Sector to Navigate AI Developments 4 November 2025 CFA Institute Research Foundation Appoints Lionel Martellini to Research Director Role 13 October 2025 CFA Institute Research Foundation Presents the 2025 James R. Vertin Research Award to Professor Stephen Brown