Subject: Best finance certifications, balance work and study, ESG benefits

All-star financial certs and how to crush it at work and studies
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8 articles • 57d to Aug'24 • 142d to Nov'24 • 234d to Feb'25

  • 'Best' finance certifications: If you are just starting work, or a few years in, here's a quick roundup of good quality, global qualifications that may help enhance your finance career path. We also discuss the value of CFA, whether it is worthwhile, and compare it with CAIA. 

  • Worklife and study balance: Studying whilst working can feel overwhelming at times. We included a few tips on how to finetune this balance better. We also show you 4 concrete ways exercise can improve your exam performance too.

  • ESG and finance: Finally, we look at how ESG can be an important asset to any finance careers, with a deep dive into CESGA qualification (Certified ESG Analyst) by EFFAS Academy. 

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Best Finance Certifications: Our Top List

Best Finance Certifications: Our Top List

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

It isn't all just about CFA. Here are the best bang-for-buck financial certifications that every finance professional should be considering.

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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Is the CFA Program worth your time, effort, loss of social life, and money? We go through the pros and cons to find out.

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CFA Vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

CFA Vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

Sophie Macon • CAIA

What happens when you pit CFA and CAIA point-for-point? Everyone will have a different outcome depending on their priorities. We go through all the aspects to help you reach your own conclusion.

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8 Easy Tips On How To Manage Study With Full Time Job

8 Easy Tips On How To Manage Study With Full Time Job

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

How do all these freaks study successfully for an exam while doing well in their career? It's simpler that you think, but it does involve some discipline. Here are the 8 rules to get you going.

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Advance your career with a FMVA certification

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4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

We all know that exercise is good for you (sigh) but did you know that exercise also is proven to improve your exam performance? If you need more motivation to hit the gym, as well as tips on what kind of exercise has been proven to help your exam, here's the latest research.

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The Best Headphones For Studying (and Earbuds Too)

The Best Headphones For Studying (and Earbuds Too)

Zee Tan • Study Break

Headphones are awesome tools for studying. A good pair of headphones can make the difference between calm, focused studying and trying to pay attention among chaos. Here are our favorite picks, especially selected for studying.

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Be A Certified ESG Analyst

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EFFAS' Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA): Our Epic Guide

Sophie Macon • ESG

What is CESGA? How does CESGA - or any ESG certification for that matter - help you in your career, even if you're not remotely connected to the ESG space? You might be surprised.

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Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

Sophie Macon • ESG

What are ESG qualifications, and which careers can benefit from it? Your current role, or a role you're targeting, might benefit from you prusuing an ESG qualification. Read our guide to find out if this applies to you, and how you can take advantage.

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