CFA INSTITUTE
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials.
The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community.
CFA Society Denmark is one of more than 160 societies that helps carry out the global mission in local markets.
CFA Program
Achieve one of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession: Become a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®). As a CFA charterholder, you will have the knowledge and the skills to thrive in the competitive investing industry.
The CFA charter gives you expertise and real-world skills in investment analysis. Join more than 190,000 professionals who have been recognized globally for their commitment to ethics and professionalism.
CFA Institute Certificates and Courses
Certificate in ESG Investing
By earning the Certificate in ESG Investing, you will be well-positioned to meet the growing demand for ESG investing and succeed in the evolving investment landscape. Learn more
Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate - Cohort
Develop the skills you need to integrate climate-related investing principles into the investment process and expand your network within a community of professionals. Learn more
Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate - Self-paced
Develop the skills you need to integrate climate-related investing principles into the investment process and expand your network within a community of professionals. Learn more
Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®) Program
The CIPM® Program leverages the expertise of CFA Institute, the respected global leader in investment education, ethics, and standards, to deliver practice-based approaches and develop skills for effective investment performance evaluation and manager selection. Learn more
Investment Foundations® Certificate
The Investment Foundations® Certificate prepares learners with the foundational skills to compete in the investment industry. It is designed specifically for those aspiring to a career in the investment industry or.. Learn more
Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate
Understand key features and differences between private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, commodities, and hedge funds. Learn more
Data Science for Investment Professionals Certificate
Gain practical understanding of data science and machine learning applications in the investment process. Learn more
Private Equity Certificate
Gain the knowledge and job-ready skills you need to thrive in the competitive landscape of private equity. Learn more
Climate Finance
Learn about key elements around climate change including carbon pricing and sustainable business models. You’ll also explore climate risk and opportunities, as well as portfolio construction and investment analysis. Learn more
Online Courses
Through CFA Institute’s growing list of online course offerings, which are accessible around the globe, individuals can gain the skills they need to advance their careers.
Research & Policy Center
CFA Institute Research and Policy Center brings together CFA Institute expertise along with a diverse, cross-disciplinary community of subject matter experts working collaboratively to address complex problems. It is informed by the perspective of practitioners and the convening power, impartiality, and credibility of CFA Institute, whose mission is to lead the investment profession globally by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.
CFA Institute Research Challenge
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is the largest equity research competition in the world. This annual program provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis. For many students, the Research Challenge, along with the CFA Program, is a stepping-stone to a rewarding and successful career.
GIPS® Global Investment Performance Standards
The Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) are a set of ethical principles and standardized guidelines for investment firms to calculate and present their performance results, ensuring consistency, transparency, and comparability across the industry worldwide.
Career Center
The CFA Institute Career Center is a global job board that gives employers unique access to CFA® charterholders, CFA Institute members, and CFA Program candidates, bringing highly sought-after investment professionals looking for their next career opportunity together with employers seeking top talent in the industry to make A Difference That Matters™.