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cfa investment foundations

CFA Investment Foundations Program: A Quick Guide

Sophie Macon

4 May 2026

Career Advice

Previously known as Claritas, the Investment Foundations Program by CFA Institute was paused in December 2021 for a product refresh. Since then, a new, enhanced version of the Investment Foundations Certificate was launched globally. With the same educational objective as before, it now has an enhanced, self-paced online experience, requiring only 60-90 hours of study for a small fee. Assuming it is suitable for your career situation and objective, it is something you can even register for right now, study and complete the ...