ABOUT CFA® PROGRAM
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Program is a globally recognized professional certification program for finance and investment professionals, administered and awarded by the American-based CFA Institute. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is the most respected and recognized investment management designation in the world. The program focuses on the global investment management profession from the standpoint of a practitioner. It provides the strongest foundation in advanced investment, analysis, and real-world portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you need in today’s investment industry. This globally recognized professional certification program is held by over 150,000 investment professionals across 163 countries. In 2018, more than 300,000 candidates took the CFA exam worldwide.
Noesis Exed prides itself as the first CFA Institute approved prep provider in Malaysia since 2012. Noesis offers preparatory classes/courses for the CFA examinations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
To become a CFA Program candidate, you must have
- A valid international travel passport.
- Meet one of the following criteria:
- a. Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree or
- b. Be in the second/final year of a bachelor’s degree program or
- c. Have four years of professional work experience (need not to be investment related) or
- d. A combination of professional work experience and education that totals at least four years.
- Be prepared to take the exams in English.
- Meet the professional conduct admission criteria.
PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of three years (36 months) of experience in evaluating or applying financial, economic, and/or statistical data as part of the investment decision-making process; supervising persons who conduct such activities; or teaching such activities. For a position to qualify, at least 50% of your time should be spent directly involved in the investment decision-making process or producing a work product that informs or adds value to that process. Work must be fulltime and can be earned before, during, or after participation in the CFA Program. Managing your own investments or the investments of your family or friends (without compensation) does not qualify.
COURSE STRUCTURE
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Intake Period
February Intake: August Exam
May Intake: November Exam August Intake: February Exam November Exam: May Exam |
Duration
5 – 6 months per level
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Study Mode
– KL Face-to-Face
– Blended Online
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- • Tools & Concepts that apply to investment valuation and portfolio management
- • Basic concepts regarding assets classes, securities and markets
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
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Intake Period
February Intake: August Exam
May Intake: November Exam November Intake: May Exam |
Duration
5 – 6 months per level
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Study Mode
– KL Face-to-Face
– Blended Online
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- • Application of tools and concepts of investment valuation
- • Industry and Company Analysis
- • Analysis of investment vehicles and instruments
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
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Intake Period
Feb Intake: August Exam
August Intake: February Exam |
Duration
5 – 6 months per level
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Study Mode
– KL Face-to-Face
– Blended Online
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- • Tools & Concepts that apply to investment valuation and portfolio management
- • Management of specific asset class portfolios
- • CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
Contact Hours
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KL Face-to-face
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Blended Online
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| Core Classes |
80 – 120 hrs
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Videos & 18 – 24 hrs
Tutorial* |
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| Intensive Revision Course |
24 – 30 hrs
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24 – 30 hrs*
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| Mock Exam |
12 – 18 hrs
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12 – 18 hrs
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EXAM STRUCTURE
The level I exam consists of 180 multiple choice questions:
- • First session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
- • Second session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering all topics
The level II exam consists of item set questions consisting of 20-30 vignettes with accompanying items
- • The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours
The level III exam consists of 10-15 item set questions and constructed response (essay) questions:
- • The computer-based version will be approximately 4.5 hours
| CFA Exam Topic Area Weight | |||
| Topic Area | Level I (%) | Level II (%) | Level III (%) |
| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15-20 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Quantitative Methods | 6-9 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Economics | 6-9 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
| Financial Reporting & Analysis | 11-14 | 10-15 | 0 |
| Corporate Issuers | 6-9 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Portfolio Management | 5-8 | 10-15 | 35-40 |
| Equity Investment | 11-14 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Fixed Income | 11-14 | 10-15 | 15-20 |
| Derivatives | 5-8 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
| Alternative Investments | 7-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
IMPORTANT PROGRAMME DATES
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Date
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Description
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Nov 2025
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Aug 2026 exam registration opens
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Upon Registration
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Practice questions and tests (mock exams) available
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Jan 2026
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Early registration fee deadline
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March 2026
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Paid by invoice deadline
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May 2026
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Registration window closes
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May 2026
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Scheduling window closes
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August 2026
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Rescheduling window closes
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August 2026
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Exam window
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October 2026
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Exams results
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Date
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Description
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February 2026
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November 2026 exam registration opens
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Upon Registration
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Practice questions and tests (mock exams) available
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April 2026
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Early registration fee deadline
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July 2026
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Paid by invoice deadline
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August 2026
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Registration window closes
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August 2026
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Scheduling window closes
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October 2026
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Rescheduling window closes
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November 2026
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Exam window
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January 2027
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Exams results
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COURSE FEE
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Noesis’ Level I/II/III CFA Program Course Fees (Payable to Noesis)
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1) KL Face-to-face Mode Fees
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Registration Fee
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RM500 (One-off)
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LI Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM6,500
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LII Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM7,000
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LIII Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM7,500
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Revision Course only
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RM3,900 per level
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2) Blended Online Mode Fees
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Registration Fee
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RM500 / SGD150 (One-off)
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LI Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM6,500 / SGD1,970
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LII Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM7,000 / SGD2,121
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LIII Course Fee: Core + Revision Course
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RM7,500 / SGD2,273
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Revision Course only
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RM3,900 / SGD1,182 per level
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EXAM FEE
| CFA Program Fees (Payable to CFA Institute) | |||
| Exam Period | Program Enrolment (new candidates only) |
Early Registration | Standard Registration |
| Aug 2026 | N/A | LI & LII: USD 1,140 LIII: USD 1,240 |
LI & LII: USD 1,490 LIII: USD 1,590 |
| Nov 2026 | N/A | LI & LII: USD 1,140 | LI & LII: USD 1,490 |
| Feb 2027 | N/A | LI: USD 1,140 LIII: USD 1.240 |
LI: USD 1,490 LIII: USD 1,590 |
| May 2027 | N/A | LI & LII: USD 1,140 | LI & LII: USD 1,490 |
* Program fees are subject to change.
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNT
LECTURER PROFILES
Noesis prides itself on the quality of its lecturers across all programs.
The profile of some of our CFA Program lecturers are below:
