CFA® Program is a professional credential offered by CFA Institute to Investment and Financial professionals. The CFA® Program has three different Levels and the minimum time required to clear all three is around 2.5 years (although the overall average is around 4 years). CFA charter membership requirements include, but not limited to 48 months of acceptable professional work experience and passing the Level I, Level II, and Level III exams.

A CFA Charter is recognized as the one of the most professional qualification in finance around the world. Let's say, if you are planning on moving to Europe, employers in Europe would also recognize your CFA charter. It can be useful as career enhancer, if you're switching to a specific role or already in finance.

Minimum Eligibility: The candidate should be a graduate or in Final year of graduation to pursue Level I CFA® Program exam. To get the charter:Candidates must have 4 years of professional work experience or 4 years in addition of education and work experience in total to passing the Level I CFA® Program exam. After completing and passing the CFA® Program one will bridge academic theory, assess current industry practice, and learn ethical and professional standards to provide a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills.