There are a couple of institutions training Kenyans for CFA course. One of them is Strathmore University. You can also pursue it at Oshwal College.CFA has 3 levels and to complete all the levels, you will spend at least Ksh 150,000.
- Strathmore University
Strathmore tuition fee for the entire course is Ksh 110,000 to Ksh 130,000.You are also required to register for the exam which is administered annually.
Course Structure
Course Structure at Strathmore University Kenya
The regular course will take 8 months and classes will be on:
- 2 – Weekdays 5.30pm – 8.30pm and
- Saturdays 8.30am – 1.00pm
| Topic Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | |
| Ethical and Professional | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
| Standards (total) | ||||
| Corporate Finance | 8 | 5-15 | 0 | |
| Economics* | 10 | 5-10 | 0 | |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 20 | 15-25 | 0 | |
| Quantitative Methods | 12 | 5-10 | 0 | |
| Investment Tools (total) | 50 | 30-60 | 0 | |
| Alternative Investments | 3 | 5-15 | 5-15 | |
| Derivatives | 5 | 5-15 | 5-15 | |
| Equity Investments | 10 | 20-30 | 5-15 | |
| Fixed Income | 12 | 5-15 | 10-20 | |
| Asset Classes (total) | 30 | 35-75 | 35-45 | |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth | 5 | 5-15 | 45-55 | |
| Planning (total) | ||||
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Entry
To register for the course in Strathmore University all interested students should bring the following:
- 2 passport size photographs,
- Original and photocopies of relevant academic and professional certificates
- Ksh 1000 entrance examination fee
- A copy of National ID and a passport.
Strathmore is the best university to enroll for CFA course in Kenya.
- Oshwal College
Oshwal College is another good institution to study for CFA course.
Entry Requirements
A student must have:
- A bachelor’s degree or be in their final undergraduate year at the time of registration.
- At least 4 years of qualified professional work experience.
To register for the course at Oshwal College, all interested students should bring the following:
- 2 passport size photographs,
- Original and photocopies of relevant academic and professional certificates
- A copy of National ID and a passport.
CFA Examination Registration
- Register for CFA exam either online or print and fill the necessary forms. Sign and complete; the Professional Conduct Inquiry & the terms of the Candidate Responsibility Statement. Pay the required fees.
- Sequentially pass the three Level’s exams.
- Join CFA institute as a member. Provide current completed sponsor forms. Sign and complete the Professional Conduct Statement. Exhibit a high degree of ethical and professional conduct. Apply for membership with a CFA Institute member society
It will cost you Ksh 80,000 to Ksh 120,000 at the college. You will also have to register for the program at the ICFA
Oshwal College Contact
- Address: 2nd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
- Phone: (+254) 729-644691 / 733-747902 / 728-449688 / 0794-185684
- Email: admissions @ oshwalcollege.ac.ke
Those are two main institutions offering CFA in Kenya