Award-Winning CFA Courses & Classes in Pittsburgh, PA

Varsity Tutors can help you prepare for your CFA test through its Pittsburgh CFA course online. Aspiring financial professionals sometimes have a hard time studying for the CFA since they can't find a course that fits their schedule. There are also those who prefer to study only on the weekends or evenings but can't find a review center that offers those time slots. With our CFA online course, all you need is your internet connection and you can start participating in our review led by expert instructors. There are many course times to choose from so you can easily fit a course in your schedule. Whether you are an experienced employee or a student at a school like the University of Pittsburgh or at Chatham University, you can make your test prep more convenient and effective with our Pittsburgh CFA prep course.

What are some of the topics a Pittsburgh CFA class can cover?

There are three Levels in the CFA and they all test you on your knowledge of asset classes, investment tools, ethics and professional standards, and portfolio management and wealth planning. You'll need over 300 hours to cover all the topics that will be tested in the exam and you need to pass each Level before you can move to the next. All three Levels can be taken annually in June with an additional test date for the Level I exam in December.

CFA Level I has 240 multiple-choice questions that focus on your basic knowledge and understanding of investment valuation and portfolio management. CFA Level II has 120 multiple-choice questions with 18 case statements while CFA Level III combines constructed response or essay questions with multiple-choice questions that test you primarily on portfolio management and wealth planning. All the Levels have a morning and afternoon test session and questions are usually divided equally for each session.

In your Pittsburgh CFA class, your instructor can give a comprehensive review for each Level of the CFA so you can better understand the format of the test and how questions are presented. The content, learning focus, questions of the exam increases in complexity with each Level, so your instructor can also give you tips on how to best approach this type of test.

What are the advantages of enrolling in a Pittsburgh CFA course?

Studying for the CFA with the guidance provided in the course can give you benefits that may be hard to achieve if you're just studying on your own. The course is handled by experienced CFA instructors who can not only help you become more familiar with the exam but also share with you some tips on how to avoid question traps in the test and develop good study habits throughout your CFA review. Your instructor can have you work on practice questions individually or with other students to help you learn topics faster through group study. You can also have detailed discussions on topics under the CFA like Financial Reporting and Analysis, Equity Investments, Portfolio Management, or any other topic that you may have questions on. If you need more help, the course also allows you to request a one-on-one meeting with your instructor so you can get personalized attention and support.

You can complete the entire review without leaving your home since the course is conducted online in a virtual classroom. Through the use of video chat and an online whiteboard, you can have an interactive live class with your instructor and classmates. No need to commute to and from school and you don't have to worry about time or expenses for the trip. As long as you have an internet connection, you can study for the CFA as if you were in a regular, physical classroom. Plus, you can choose from a wide range of course times and even enroll in our weekend courses if you're working full-time on weekdays. We have 2-week and 4-week courses with new sections that start every month so you can have more freedom in choosing which date you want to start.

How can I enroll in a Pittsburgh CFA course?

The CFA is a credential held by over 150, 000 professionals worldwide. Passing the test and having this credential can be a great help in advancing your career in the finance industry as it's recognized by companies in the US and abroad. We can help you prepare for your CFA test effectively. Contact Varsity Tutors now to learn more about what a Pittsburgh CFA course covers and how you can start your review.