Subject: CFA alternatives, financial background significance, study techniques

8 articles • 64d to Aug'22 • 148d to Nov'22 • 239d to Feb'23 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 64d to Aug'22 • 148d to Nov'22 • 239d to Feb'23

  • Is a finance background crucial for passing CFA? A common question from potential candidates, our research data unearthed interesting insights. In short, finance work experience is a better predictor of CFA pass rates than a finance education.

  • Alternatives to CFA program: If CFA isn't your cup of tea, here are some similar ones to consider, notably CAIA and FRM (alternative investments and risk management respectively), which we've included study planners for.

  • Study techniques focus: Regardless what you're studying for, it pays to learn how to study effectively, using your time the best you can. We've summarized what the latest research said on this, so you don't have to. 

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🪀


Should I Be Taking The CFA Without Finance Background?

Should I Be Taking The CFA Without Finance Background?

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Are you eligible for the CFA exams if you have no finance background in work or education? Will you be able to pass?

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Looking For Good CFA Alternative Courses? Here Are 17 To Consider

Looking For Good CFA Alternative Courses? Here Are 17 To Consider

Zee Tan • Study Break

Want to see what else is out there besides the CFA charter? Here are some solid options.

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Now Available: 2023 CFA Exam Prep Materials

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UWorld Finance • Prep Providers

Our mocks are both challenging & representative of the real exam identifying knowledge gaps. Approach exam day with calmness, confidence, and clarity!

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Get Your Free, Customized CAIA Study Planner Now

Get Your Free, Customized CAIA Study Planner Now

Zee Tan • CAIA

Our CAIA study planner takes the best of what the CFA study planner has and adapts it to the CAIA exams.

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Free FRM Study Plan: Create Yours Now

Free FRM Study Plan: Create Yours Now

Zee Tan • FRM

Our FRM study planner takes the best of what the CFA study planner has and adapts it to the FRM exams.

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Earning your charter has never looked so good

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Salt Solutions • Prep Providers

High-quality video lessons, practice exams that mimic the real thing (except better), and a refined interface to make studying smoother.

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Credit analyst training with the CBCA certification

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Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

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3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For Exams

3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For Exams

Sophie Macon • CAIA

We've helped hundreds of thousands of candidates pass their exams. Here are three proven methods that we know will work.

3 ways to get your pass ➔

The Best Tip On How To Study More In Less Time

The Best Tip On How To Study More In Less Time

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Study efficiency is a thing, and increasing it is important. Here's what you need to know.

Study better ➔

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How To Read Faster: 5 Useful Techniques You Must Try

How To Read Faster: 5 Useful Techniques You Must Try

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Reading (and comprehension) speed influences speed of study, so obviously it makes sense to improve it. Here's how you can read and digest information faster.

Read faster ➔

How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

Alexander Law • CFA • How to Study

We've all heard about these guys that pass without putting in much effort. Here's how they do it - or at least, one of them.

High-efficiency L1 pass ➔

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