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Passing the CFA Program

In 2005, the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies approached me, and asked if I would be interested in designing and instructing CFA Preparation Courses.  It is without a doubt the highlight of my academic career.

Building Your Success

A significant part of our participants’ success is due to the unique methodology of the Passing the CFA® course. Each course in the CFA® program is built on four pillars:

  1. An Early Start. Most CFA® preparation courses begin in January, about five months before the CFA® Examination. Our courses start in late October, providing an extra 10 weeks for preparation and practice.
  2. Instructor Accessibility. Michael is available seven days a week via e-mail and telephone and has regularly scheduled office hours — three hours per week every Saturday afternoon for the duration of the course.
  3. Augmented Source Material. Our notes and audio lessons are derived from the CFA® prepared materials and augmented by Michael based on his expertise and experience.
  4. Constant testing. Each class begins with a quiz on the previous week’s material. Throughout each course there are three tests, a half-exam, and, at the end of the course, a six-hour mock exam. This allows participants to measure their ranking relative to their peers.

For more information about the CFA Program please click the links below…

Passing the CFA Levels I, II, III
Download Passing the CFA Brochure 2019

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