If you are looking to improve your study skills as you prepare to take the Chartered Financial Analyst exams, a Virginia Beach CFA class provided by Varsity Tutors could help you reach for your goals. This class is designed to build on your existing knowledge of exam topics and provide test-taking strategies that could help boost your confidence as you head into your test days. You may have started an amazing journey toward becoming a CFA at schools like Regent University in Virginia Beach, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, or other schools in the state. This class can help further your goal of pursuing success on the exams.
What topics can I study in a Virginia Beach CFA course?
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams are offered by the CFA Institute to individuals interested in securing the CFA credential, which more than 150,000 professionals hold across the globe. The exams, which are presented as Level I, Level II, and Level III, are designed to help candidates showcase their skills in portfolio management and highlight an advanced ability to analyze investments. To earn the credential, students must take and pass each exam level in sequence before moving on to the next. Before registering for the first exam level, candidates must complete a bachelor's degree or be enrolled in their last year of college and have four years of full-time professional experience working in investing or a combination of at least four years of college and professional experience.
Your instructor in the Virginia Beach CFA prep course can help strengthen your foundational knowledge of the 10 topic areas that are consistently a part of each exam cycle, which include ethical and professional standards, equity investments, derivatives, and corporate finance. In the CFA course, you can also learn strategies for addressing different types of questions on each exam level. When taking the Level I exam, you can expect to see 240 multiple-choice questions that are divided into the following question formats: sentence completion with three unique choices and questions with three unique choices. The Level II exam features 120 multiple-choice questions presented as 18 vignettes, or case statements, with six questions each and three vignettes with four questions each. Questions on the Level III exam are typically presented as 8-12 constructed response (essay) questions, each featuring subparts, as well as eight vignettes with six questions each, and three vignettes with four questions each.
How can I benefit from a Virginia Beach CFA class?
The CFA course instructor can teach quality test-taking skills designed to improve your confidence as your test day approaches. With all exam levels divided into morning and afternoon sessions, you can learn in the Virginia Beach CFA course how to effectively manage the time allotted in each session at each level. Understanding that the exam's question format, content, and learning focus gets more complex with each level, your instructor can give you ideas of what to expect and offer tips for staying composed and self-assured as the tests become more challenging.
The Virginia Beach CFA class is presented via our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to engage with your instructor and classmates in real time without the necessity of traveling to a physical classroom. You can take part in interactive discussions with your peers that can help you develop an enhanced understanding of topic areas like quantitative methods and economics. Since the class is presented online, you can enjoy the freedom of logging into the chats anywhere with an internet connection that is free of distractions.
You can also benefit from working directly with your classmates if your instructor divides the class into small groups. If you have questions about concepts like financial reporting and analysis, fixed income, or alternative investments, you can work with your group to get the answers you need. Likewise, you can help your classmates with their questions or simply give encouragement as a fellow aspiring CFA. This class also offers the option to set up a personal meeting with your instructor, during which time you can receive valuable, undivided attention.
What do I need to do to enroll in a Virginia Beach CFA course?
If you decide you would like to sign up for a CFA course, feel free to connect with an educational consultant at Varsity Tutors. New sections are available each month, and you have the option to choose between two-week and four-week sessions. The course is offered during weekdays, evenings, and on the weekends, allowing you to choose the schedule that works best for you. By taking the Virginia Beach CFA course at Varsity Tutors, you have a great opportunity to strengthen your exam preparations and reach for success on your test days.
Andrew: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America (CA, CT, AL). Along the path, I taught college-level finance classes to acclaim and CFA exam classes. I currently mentor several professionals and am tutoring one for the CFA Level 1 exam. I am also an expert...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Professional Certifications
- GMAT Verbal
- +10 subjects
Brad: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
I enjoy helping students learn material in a way they can remember and apply in future coursework.... Perseverance trumps brilliance every time. Ask questions and work hard, and there's nothing you won't be able to understand.... I would begin by asking a few questions to see where a student is. I would then provide a useful note sheet and go over a refresher of some of the concepts we would be focusing on.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- 10th Grade Math
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
- +36 subjects
Thomas: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...I am a retired CFA who spent 30 years in the investment industry managing equity portfolios and as a research analyst. I am also a commercial instrument multiengine pilot. I'm looking forward to giving the help kids and young adults may need in Algebra in a stress free fun but productive environment. If there are...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- Geometry
- +21 subjects
Tanvi: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...taught Finance specialization courses at the college level to MBA students and to corporate professionals for a specialized part-time MBA program. I have more than 10 years of working experience in the field of Financial Service Industry and Corporate Finance field which I believe would be a great addition to the skillset that I can...
Education & Certification
- Gujarat Technological University - Master of Science, Finance
- University of California, Berkeley - Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- UK A Level
- Finance
- +9 subjects
Brendan Daniel : Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...getting you closer to your goal. I graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Economics. Since graduation, I worked in asset management as a portfolio manager while pursuing my CFA, and recently founded my own firm. Currently, I am a level 3 CFA candidate and portfolio manager for my digital asset hedge...
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 66
- Series 28
- Series 39
- +62 subjects
Amit: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- SIE
- Financial Accounting
- +18 subjects
Evan: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...all 3 levels of the CFA examination process. I have worked in Investment Banking (Barclays Investment Bank) where I performed complex financial analyses before subsequently working in Private Equity. Most recently, I served as a Director of Finance for a Private Equity owned enterprise. I have helped many students in statistics, economics, managerial accounting, financial...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- SIE
- Series 63
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +27 subjects
Jason: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...an extrovert and my teaching style is conversational. I am a certified public accountant and chartered financial analyst. I enjoy teaching others about difficult subjects.I have an undergraduate degree in management and accounting and a masters in business with a concentration in accounting. I also have extensive knowledge and experience tutoring macro and micro economics.
Education & Certification
- Samford University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CTP - Certified Treasury Professional
- CAIA Level II
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +52 subjects
George: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...finance, financial accounting, marketing and economics. My first job out of college was teaching a GED class at Cook County Jail, with a focus on math and English. I am a strong believer in making what seems to be dry or boring subjects pop to life, using real-world examples and applications so the student develops an...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master's/Graduate, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Technology and Coding
- +30 subjects
James: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...with an emphasis in finance from USC, I tutor Finance students and CFA candidates preparing for the Levels 1 and 2 exams. Having had careers in finance and education, my objective as a finance tutor is to explain concepts in straightforward terms with everyday examples. I aim to give life to the dynamics and calculations...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Southern California Marshall School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CAIA
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +20 subjects
Giang: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
I am a recent grad from Providence College, dual degree in Finance and Math. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I had 3 years of tutoring subjects ranging from Math, Statistics to Finance and Accounting
Education & Certification
- Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- SAT Math
- Statistics
- Business Calculus
- +30 subjects
Asif Mahmood: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...of experience working in different industries as a finance professional. I love to break down complex concepts into simple language and teach students in an easy-to-understand manner. I am also an MBA graduate with a GMAT score of 660 and an IELTS score of 8. I look forward to teaching students to help them achieve...
Education & Certification
- Jahangirnagar University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Iowa - Masters in Business Administration, Investments and Securities
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Technology and Coding
- GMAT
- +34 subjects
Patrick: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...College, where I pursued a major in Neurobiology and minor in economics. This interdisciplinary approach provided me with a solid foundation in both scientific inquiry and analytical thinking. After graduation, I spent several years working in the consulting industry, where I honed my problem-solving and communication skills. Driven by a desire to further expand my...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor, Neurobiology
- Yale University - Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), MBA
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Productivity
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- +19 subjects
Daniel: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
Learn from a finance industry professional with nearly 2 decades of experience. Formally trained in Economics with an MBA in Finance. I am also a CFA Charterholder. My talent in explaining difficult concepts easy to understand!
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 6
- Series 3
- Series 7
- +10 subjects
Sang-Hoon: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...1996 with a degree in Economics. I look forward to teaching students and learners and have a positive influence in your education and experience. I have a track record of increasing scores in SSAT to SAT and also achieve passing grades in college courses. I am copyrighting my tutoring method that prepares students that are...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- SIE
- PRAXIS
- Series 63
- +103 subjects
PAUL: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...these tools. I have also developed a number of algorithmic trading systems in MT5 that will shortly be offered to clients. And finally, I am a CFA level 2 candidate, holding an MBA in finance from Pace University, where I was a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Management Science department. Here I tutored and lectured...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Algebra 2 Class
- Business Statistics
- UK A Level
- +29 subjects
Brandon: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...understand the concepts being learned. I initially received an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from Texas Tech University and went to work for ExxonMobil as an applications developer and project manager. During my time with ExxonMobil, I had the opportunity to work in multiple business segments and began leading international projects which led me to...
Education & Certification
- Texas Tech University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Information Technology
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Marketing
- Personal Finance
- +7 subjects
Gordon: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...years. I currently work for a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm that handles complex client relationships. I have also been an adjunct university finance professor for 9 years that taught master's and undergraduate finance classes. I received my MBA from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. I received my bachelor's degree in business administration with...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Rockhurst University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CIMA
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
- Real Estate License - New York
- +58 subjects
John: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...of expertise and experience to the table. My journey in the corporate sector has equipped me with invaluable insights into the intricacies of finance and business management. However, it's my passion for education and mentorship that truly drives me. With four years of dedicated teaching experience, I have honed my ability to effectively convey complex...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Master of Science, Finance
- CFA Institute - Associate in Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- TAP - Test of Academic Proficiency (Illinois)
- CBNC - Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
- C2
- +620 subjects
Albert: Virginia Beach CFA course instructor
...(650+) scores. I'm currently studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School in England; My study concentration is Finance, Economics, and Investments. I own two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Packaging Engineering, both from Wuhan University, Duke University's Chinese partner...
Education & Certification
- Wuhan University - Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
- University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +46 subjects