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CFA online proctored testing (OPT)

CFA Online Proctored Testing (OPT): A Timely Summary

Sophie Macon

8 Jan 2023

CFA

Since the first mention of CFA online proctored testing (OPT) on 12th Jan 2021, CFA Institute has promptly revealed more information about this online proctored exam option in the last few weeks. Here's a summary of the latest of what we know so far: What is Online Proctored Testing (OPT)? OPT candidates can take exams at home, with proctors monitoring the exam live and remotely by camera. Can I take CFA exams via OPT anytime? Similar to CAIA exams which now have an Online Proctoring ...

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CFA Institute Responds to FT’s “Falls Off Cliff” Article

Zee Tan

24 Jul 2022

CFA

You may have read an article recently published in the Financial Times (FT) with the headline: "Demand ‘falls off cliff’ for CFA financial analyst qualification". While the FT article reports on the fall of ...

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CFA Apps: Our Top 5 Shortlist

Zee Tan

16 Jul 2022

CFA, How To Study

While there currently is no technology that I know of to replace studying (now there’s a dream!), there are some apps and resources that make studying for CFA exams easier. I am going to ...

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CFA August 2021 Cancelled: Latest List of Locations

Sophie Macon

2 Aug 2021

CFA

Here we go again, COVID cases are rising in certain countries and region which necessitates some CFA exam location closures. Here is the complete list of cities where CFA August 2021 exams have partial ...

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Education Prep Powerhouse UWorld Starting a Big Push into CFA Exams

Zee Tan

19 Jul 2021

CFA

By Zee Tan Have you heard of UWorld? Well, pretty much every US medical student has. This medical exam prep juggernaut is now expanding into the CFA exam space, with a unique practice-led, active learning ...

Salt Solutions CFA Review and Rating

Salt Solutions CFA Online Learning Platform: Our Review

Zee Tan

8 Jul 2021

CFA

I took and passed my CFA Level 3 ten years ago, almost to the day. Those were the days where if you wanted your practice questions on a computer, you got posted a ...

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FRM July 2021 Exams: Some Locations Postponed

Sophie Macon

8 Jul 2021

FRM

GARP has announced the postponement of some FRM July 2021 exams in these locations: MalaysiaRussiaThailandIndonesiaOman This is due to the increase in COVID cases and local regulations in these countries. There is currently no news of ...