Studying for the CFA might be tough, but Varsity Tutors can help with a Washington DC CFA prep course. The CFA Institute is the issuing body of the CFA certification, and becoming a CFA can help you work as a respected professional within the investment and financial world. In case you were wondering, CFA stands for Charted Financial Analyst. There are only about 150,000 people worldwide who hold this certification, and the assessment protocol is very strict. Many CFAs work in high-level positions at some of the biggest financial companies in the world.
The CFA exam focuses on skills related to managing portfolios, investment analysis, and other advanced concepts. In order to attain the CFA certification, you need to pass all three exams, hold a bachelor's degree, and complete four years of related work experience. Although the exams are just one component of your certification, they're crucial to the overall process. You'll need to study hard, and a prep course might be one of the best choices you can make.
The CFA exam attracts people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Some might be approaching this exam as a working professional after completing four years of related work experience. Some might be coming directly from BAU International University or Georgetown University after obtaining a bachelor's degree. Still others might have a mixture of both work experience and university education. Whatever the case may be, a prep course can help you get on track with your studying, and reach for your full potential.
What Might I Learn With A Washington DC CFA Course?
The CFA exams are split into three levels, and you need to pass the previous level in order to advance to the next one.
Your Level 1 CFA exam takes a total of six hours to complete. This exam is split into two sections of three hours, with one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The format for this exam is fairly straightforward, as each section is comprised of 120 multiple choice questions. Your Level 2 CFA exam contains 120 questions in total, and it's also split into two sessions. Again, these are all multiple choice questions. Your Level 3 CFA exam comprises of an essay section in the first session, and then a multiple choice section to follow.
Once you understand the overall structure of the various CFA exams, you might be better equipped to reach for your highest goals. Your Washington DC CFA course can help you develop strategies and skills that could help you tackle the various question formats. For example, many of the multiple choice questions follow a sentence completion format. Your prep course might help you practice these kinds of multiple choice questions. You might also learn how to eliminate answers that are obviously incorrect through logical deduction. Your instructor could also help you learn how to keep an eye on time limits and skip questions that are taking up too much time.
Those are just a few techniques that your prep course might cover, and you could also review specific concepts such as derivatives, fixed income, corporate finance, and much more.
How Does A Washington DC CFA Course Help Me Learn?
These courses utilize a highly collaborative, interactive approach to learning. You'll join a virtual classroom alongside other students, and learn from a highly qualified instructor who knows this industry well. Throughout your sessions, you'll find it easy to chime in with questions and input. Your classmates can also voice their opinions, and this often leads to lively, productive class discussions. New ideas are exchanged, and fellow students may raise interesting points. You might find that other students ask questions that you never thought to ask. This approach has real benefits, and it could be especially conducive to your unique learning style. While instructors encourage the collaborative discovery of new concepts, you can also contact your instructor on a one-on-one basis if you need.
How Do I Sign Up For A Washington DC CFA Class?
These classes are highly flexible for a number of different reasons. First off, you can access your virtual classroom from anywhere in the world. Secondly, you can choose time slots that work with a wide variety of busy schedules. Take classes during the day or during the night. You can also choose between weekend classes and weekday classes. If that's still not enough, then you can even take classes during your lunch break. Regardless of how busy you are in your daily life, there's a good chance we can set you up with a class that fits. Choose from 2-week or 4-week classes, and join a new class starting every month. Remember the CFA is a challenging, lengthy exam process. It makes sense to have a valuable educational resource at your fingertips. Contact Varsity Tutors today, and our educational consultants can help you book your first Washington DC CFA class.

Michael: Washington CFA course instructor
...investing, statistics and enjoy tutoring in those and other quantitative fields. I have been through the CFA and GMAT exam prep processes. Knowing how grueling they can be - I enjoy helping hard-working students reach their goals. My teaching philosophy involves breaking down challenging questions into easy solvable parts and I am happy and comfortable...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- The Wharton School UPENN - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- IB Economics
- Graduate Test Prep
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
- +30 subjects

Ben: Washington CFA course instructor
...strategist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Asset Management, Equities, Bonds, Investment Strategies, and Capital Markets. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance, General from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. Series 65, 7, 63, 24, CFA, FRM
Education & Certification
- University of Amsterdam - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- Series 27
- CPA
- +39 subjects

PAUL: Washington CFA course instructor
...forecasting. From my background and formal training over many years, I have become an Microsolf Excel Power user and also a superior user of Power BI that is used for creating powerful information visualizations. I will be happy to share my knowledge to assist students gain a solid grasp of these tools. I have also...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- High School Business
- GMAT
- AP Statistics
- +29 subjects
Education & Certification
- Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- College Accounting
- Finance
- Geometry
- +30 subjects

Charles: Washington CFA course instructor
...educational journey. One of my core beliefs is that every student has the ability to succeed, given the right support and encouragement. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is student-centered, focusing on building a strong foundation of understanding before...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Computational Science
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- OAE - Ohio Assessments for Educators
- Series 23
- ABPM - American Board of Preventive Medicine
- +1410 subjects

Brad: Washington 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
- CLEP Precalculus
- Personal Finance
- Economics
- +36 subjects
Education & Certification
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Roosevelt University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Series 7
- Insurance License
- +84 subjects

Evan: Washington CFA course instructor
...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 accounting and finance....
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 66
- Series 63
- +27 subjects

Baluki: Washington CFA course instructor
...security analysis (macroeconomic and industry analysis, equity valuation models and financial statement analysis). I currently work as an analyst at a small business development agency. Some of my hobbies include hiking, travelling, long distance biking and burning the dance floor to some salsa or bachata beats. If you cannot find me doing any of the...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- University of Akron Main Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- International Business
- Greek
- Languages
- +20 subjects

Andrew: Washington CFA course instructor
...Arts in Finance (summa cum laude) and Master of Arts in Economics. I also am Eagle Scout and hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. I have worked and traveled the globe, including time spent in institutional money management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- GMAT Quantitative
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- +10 subjects
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 15 - Foreign Currency Options Exam
- Series 63
- PRAXIS
- +103 subjects

Daniel: Washington 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 7
- Series 6
- Series 3
- +10 subjects

Taiwo: Washington CFA course instructor
...verbal questions and the AWA. Let's go and achieve outstanding success. Why do I love Tutoring? Tutoring helps me to inculcate confidence, diligence and competence in students and professionals, in their quest to achieve progression and mastery of their academic and career endeavors. I am ready to connect with the brightest minds, potentials, skill-sets and...
Education & Certification
- Covenant University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Pace University-New York - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Real Estate License - Arizona
- Real Estate License - Virginia
- Real Estate License - Washington
- +44 subjects

Jason: Washington CFA course instructor
...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
- CAIA Level II
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- CPA
- +52 subjects

Patrick: Washington CFA course instructor
...tutoring with you. With a diverse academic background and a deep understanding of test-taking strategies, I am dedicated to helping ambitious students excel in their studies and reach their full potential. I began my educational journey at Harvard College, where I pursued a major in Neurobiology and minor in economics. This interdisciplinary approach provided me...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor, Neurobiology
- Yale University - Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), MBA
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- GMAT
- Economics
- Intermediate Accounting
- +19 subjects

Frederic: Washington CFA course instructor
...PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. I also am a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with extensive experience in the financial and investment industries. Before entering industry, I was an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rutgers University. I have a passion for helping make complex topics understandable to students and applying concepts to real...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Philosophy, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Statistics Graduate Level
- +28 subjects

Paul J : Washington CFA course instructor
...commodity exchange settings. - Insightful CFA exam grader with deep understanding of exam requirements. - Successful stint in hedge fund environment, enhancing market insight. - Former Head of Trading Risk at major clearing house, overseeing significant operations. - Aims to mentor CFA candidates, combining rich industry background with exam expertise. Marine engineering degree MBA in...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- CRM - Certified Risk Manager
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +58 subjects

Tanvi: Washington CFA course instructor
...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 bring for this...
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
- Economics
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- +9 subjects

Ramesh: Washington CFA course instructor
...PwC and Deloitte at Dubai, London, Karachi and New York. I am specialized in teaching CPA (certified Public Accountant), CFA (chartered Financial Analyst) and CIA (certified internal auditor). My favorite subjects are Financial reporting and Auditing as I have practical exposure along with theoretical. My philosophy is mutual participation by myself and student as I...
Education & Certification
- california board of Accountancy - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
- CPA
- Corporate Finance
- +18 subjects

Sreenish: Washington CFA course instructor
A Master's in Financial Analysis from Rutgers University. I have 7+ years of experience in Finance and Technology. Professional Skills: ------------------- Accounting (GAAP) Financial Planning & Analysis Technology (SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau,R etc.) ERP P&L Management Budgeting & Forecasting Project Management (PMP, AGILE) Risk Management
Education & Certification
- SRES, Pune University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- FRM
- CPA
- PMP
- +46 subjects