Certified Investment & Financial Analysts (CIFA)

About the program

Entry Qualifications

  1. Senior Six Certificate with two (2) principle passes or its equivalent or;
  2. Bachelor’s degree holders from recognized universities or;
  3. Diploma in Accounting or Accounting certificate from a recognized university or;

Professional Accountancy body plus two (2) year’s work experience or;

  1. Maturity entry route:
  • Ordinary level with at least 6 years of practical work experience
  • More than 10 years of relevant work experience with proof from a recognized employer for candidates with qualifications different cited above.

Duration of Study

Depends on the number of papers attempted and passed in every examination sitting. Between 1 to 3 years.

Aims and Objectives

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as investment, securities and financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers, fund managers, consultants on national and global financial markets and related areas.

Modules to be Covered

CODE PAPER LEVEL
CF11 Financial Accounting Foundation
CF12 Professional Ethics and Governance Foundation
CF13 Regulation of Financial Markets Foundation
CF14 Economics Foundation
CF 15 Quantitative Analysis Foundation
CF16 Introduction to Finance and Investments Foundation
CF21 Portfolio Management Intermediate
CF22 Financial Statement Analysis Intermediate
CF23 Equity and Investment Analysis Intermediate
CF24 Corporate Finance Intermediate
CF25 Public Finance and Taxation Intermediate
CF31 Leadership and Management Advanced
CF32 Fixed Income Investment Analysis Advanced
CF33 Alternative Investment Analysis Advanced
CF34 Advanced Portfolio Management Advanced
CF35 Derivatives Analysis Advanced
CF36P Financial Modelling and Data Analysis Advanced (practical)

Modules to be Covered

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