CFA Institute (Official Curriculum)
Official
Official CFA Program curriculum materials directly from CFA Institute.
Study Notes
Provider Snapshot
Good Fit If You Want
- You want to test the platform before committing to a full package.
- You want more structure, progress tracking, or guidance on what to study next.
- You expect mobile or offline-friendly study access, not just desktop-only sessions.
- You want condensed written notes you can revisit quickly
Things to Consider
- This looks more self-directed than coach-led, so it may be a weaker fit if you want hands-on accountability.
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- 2026 (CFA Institute IS the official curriculum body — content always current)
- Question Bank
- 1,000+ practice questions in Learning Ecosystem; additional questions via optional Practice Pack add-on
- Video Lectures
- No dedicated provider-style video lecture library is documented for the official CFA Learning Ecosystem. Public CFA Institute materials emphasize curriculum readings, practice questions, mock exams, flashcards, and planning tools instead.
- Study Notes
- Official CFA Program curriculum readings included with registration via Learning Ecosystem
- Mock Exams
- 2 official mock exams included free with enrollment (~60 days before exam window). Practice Pack add-on: L1 gets 5 additional mock exams + 1 Prometric simulated mock; L2 gets 3 additional mock exams.
- Live Classes
- No live classes from CFA Institute directly. Candidates seeking live instruction are directed to approved third-party prep providers.
- Tutoring
- No individual tutoring offered by CFA Institute. Support via 24/7 technical support and community discussion boards in the Learning Ecosystem.
- Mobile App
- Yes. Learning Ecosystem accessible via Canvas Student app on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
- Study Planner
- Yes. Customizable study planner included: select study weeks, exclude topics, generates due dates with estimated reading times, calendar export option, email reminders available.
- Analytics & Tracking
- Yes. Progress Dashboard shows overall topic and module-level progress, practice question completion rates. Personalized activity recommendations based on performance.
- Offline Access
- Partial offline access exists through CFA Institute curriculum PDF/eBook materials, but full Learning Ecosystem workflows are not documented as fully offline-capable.
- Free Trial
- No free trial. Access to the Learning Ecosystem requires paid exam registration (from USD 1,140 per exam).
- Refund Policy
- CFA Program registration is fully refundable only within 14 days of initial payment. After that, enrollment and registration fees are nonrefundable and non-transferable.
- Support Channels
- Help center at help.cfainstitute.org; 24/7 technical support via Learning Ecosystem; direct contact with CFA Program Staff via Canvas native Inbox.
- Pass Rate Claims
- Official 10-year average pass rates published by CFA Institute: Level I: 41%, Level II: 45%, Level III: 52%.
- Instructor Info
- No named instructors. Curriculum content authored by CFA Institute's own team of CFA charterholders and subject matter experts. Third-party prep providers have their own instructors.
Reviews
4.0 / 5.0(1 reviews)
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A. Ferreira
L1
2026
May 1, 2026
After failing L1 on my first attempt, I retook using the official LES as my base and passed. The content is authoritative and always current — accuracy is unmatched since it IS the curriculum. The 2 included mock exams are the most exam-realistic you will find anywhere. That said, the 2026 platform redesign hurt: no progress dashboard, bookmarking removed, and answer explanations only show for your selected option. Essential as a base, but plan to supplement with a third-party QBank for better analytics and practice volume.