9 articles • 75 days to Dec20 • 155 days to Feb21 • 246 days to May21 |
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Lots in this week's articles, all included below:
- Our thoughts and breakdown on CFA Institute's latest email to Dec20 candidates addressing the "likelihood of December exam cancellations"
- GARP announced a transition to computer-based exams from 2021 - full transition plans and impact in our article.
- CAIA now offers online/remote proctored options in addition to in-person testing to better manage potential COVID-19 disruption.
- Also, for CFA charterholders, you can apply for the CAIA Stackable Pilot Program (limited spaces) from 5th Oct for a CAIA L1 waiver. If successful, you just need to sit (and pass) CAIA Level 2 to get the CAIA designation.
Check them all out below, and comment to let us know what you think!
Zee Tan, 300Hours |
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Zee Tan • News |
Here's a breakdown of the messaging, what we think it means, and a couple points to consider when making your decision on whether to postpone your Dec20 exam to 2021. |
Here's what's going on ➔ |
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Sophie Macon • News |
Just like the CFA exams, GARP has just announced last week that FRM exams would also be transitioning to computer-based testing (CBT) in 2021. |
FRM's full transition plan and effects ➔ |
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Kaplan Schweser • Prep Providers |
Stay sharp, focused, and exam ready during your extended CFA study time. Use KS-QB300H to get a 2020 SchweserPro QBank. |
Get Your QBank ➔ |
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UWorld • Prep Providers |
3H readers can get UWorld's launch product, just like that. You're welcome. |
Activate it here ➔ |
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Sophie Macon • Guides |
This new guide is packed with the latest information that will aid your decision making on CAIA certification. |
How the CAIA exams work ➔ |
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Sophie Macon • FRM |
Interested in FRM? Our new definitive guide is packed with the latest information to help you get started. |
Is the FRM Program for you ➔ |
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Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications |
Full access to 18 courses and certificates. Gain a competitive edge in commercial banking with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence. |
Special rate with CFIPARTNER10 ➔ |
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Sophie Macon • Guides |
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues to the forefront of everyone's minds. The Certificate in ESG Investing may be the answer to augment your current skillset with sustainable finance credentials. |
Read Sophie's ultimate guide to ESG ➔ |
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Sophie Macon • Guides |
The pandemic has shown that we must react swiftly to high probability/high impact risks - or lose out. Managing climate risks is what the new Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) certificate is about. |
Our comprehensive beginners' guide ➔ |
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Sophie Macon • Guides |
Did you know that in certain situations, the IMC qualification can be more suitable than taking on the CFA exams? |
How IMC might suit you better ➔ |
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If reading is brain food, then @swm1207's noggin is definitely well-fed, based on this monumental stack of tomes.⠀⠀
They've recently finished studying L2 of @kaplanschweser books, and are currently looking at practice, review, and a bunch of other books that do not have 'CFA' in their title. Lots of great recommendations!⠀⠀
What other books are you reading at the moment? |
See the full post ➔ |
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Twitter • @300hours • 5 likes • 1 retweets |
Even though (gasp) I'm not the biggest fan of Star Wars, I've always loved this quote. When preparing for the CFA exams, you're playing to win. Yes, you do learn either way, but CFA-prepping is a mental game, so your state of mind is paramount.
Stop trying to do it, and do it. 💪 |
See the full tweet ➔ |
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