The Best Online CFA Tutors

Why study for CFA certification?

The CFA certification is a qualification for finance and investment professionals focusing on portfolio management, financial analysis of stocks, bonds and their derivatives. The program also provides knowledge in other areas related to the field, such as general accounting principles. 

With the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam process, you can improve your skills by completing a rigorous course while earning valuable credentials that can help you pursue one of the highest-paying careers around. 

CFA certification is internationally recognised and teaches you how to work with global capital markets as well as large banking and macroeconomic practices. It's safe to say that the CFA certificate adds a wide range of skills to your CV. In fact, it is often said that CFA graduates are an elite minority criteria. As a result, they are eligible for certain job titles aimed at those with a CFA certificate, such as investment analyst, portfolio manager, equity research analyst, financial advisor, and so forth. 

What university degree is CFA useful for?

While the CFA certification is a gold standard, it should by no means be the last step in your academic career. One of the most common career paths for CFA graduates is to enter the banking industry. For this reason, many prefer to earn a Professional Banker Certificate as the next step in their banking career. 

Alternatively, you can also earn an MBA degree, which makes a lot of sense alongside a finance degree like the CFA. In fact, the CFA Institute recently surveyed its 6,500 charter holders about MBA programs. It found that 86% of CFA graduates believe an MBA degree would be helpful to their career prospects, and 76% believe it would improve their job security. 

The good news is that the CFA program teaches skills that go beyond finance, as candidates who do not want a full-time career in investment management can use these skills anywhere in government or business to manage money and organizations. Different universities in the UK offer different MBA programs, such as MBA in Global Financial Services or MBA in Finance and Banking. 

What careers can studying CFA lead to?

If you’re looking towards a comfortable career in plush offices, banks, with excellent pay scales, then getting the CFA certificate is the right choice for you. 

Here are some career options for those who undertake the CFA certification: 

• Corporate Financial Analyst

• Accountant or Auditor

• Risk Analyst/Manager

• Relationship Manager/Account Manager 

• Credit Analyst

• Portfolio Manager

• Institutional Fixed Income Sales Trader

• Equity Derivatives Market Specialist

• Equity Sales and Trading Compliance Officer

• Investment Specialist

• Institutional Global Equities Sales Trader

How does CFA help with CIPM?

The CFA Institute has created a Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) program that trains qualified investment performance professionals to meet the industry's growing need for ethical and experienced individuals who can manage large financial institutions. . The Institute is a leader in establishing standards such as Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) that address subcategories of performance measurement.

The CFA and Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) certifications are both rigorous courses, but they prepare you for different careers. The CFA course is more general and covers topics in investing across different financial instruments, while the CIPM course provides an in-depth look at investment performance measurement, including attribution analysis. This will allow you to enter an analyst career with accounting firms or related firms involved in investments where GIPS standards may be applicable, as well as those focused on ethics, such as Socially Responsible Investing. 

It should be noted that entry into the CIPM is possible after completion of the CFA Certificate, as much of the CIPM Level 1 material is included in the CFA Level 3 syllabus, and the Institute has recently issued a policy that if you pass CFA Level 3, you will be admitted directly to the CIPM Expert Examination (Level 2) and the main examination (Level 1) will be waived.

How expert CFA tutoring can help you

Teachers will take the time to assess your starting point then develop a personalised syllabus to work towards your objectives. Online classes will focus on your areas of weakness and on developing the confidence you need to achieve your goals. Lessons will also push students in areas that they are already comfortable in, encouraging constant improvement and developing positive learning habits.

Why Choose Spires’ Tutoring?

We only hire 4% of the teachers that apply to Spires and they are all professional and experienced school and university level educators. Many have qualifications from top universities and institutions in the UK, USA, and around the world. All have a Ph.D., MSc, Ma, BSc, or Ba in their chosen field.

We have a lot of repeat students and you can check out the high star ratings our clients leave. 

Because tutors set their rates via an auction system, our prices are more competitive than many other companies. Our online classroom is stable and fun to learn through. It has an interactive whiteboard and students can access recordings of classes at any time. They use webcam video chat when being taught.

Spires deals with all of the matching, scheduling, payments, and administration, we take all of the hassles out of organising support and allow students to focus purely on learning.

How does Spires’ online tutoring work?

You can find a professional tutor in four easy steps:

1. Use the Find A Tutor feature to create a post outlining your needs and requirements. You can choose from subject, level, price, and expertise.

2. Find your perfect tutor from our wide variety of skilled professors and educators. After you filter your search results using the Find A Tutor feature you can choose to ‘view profile’ of the best choices for your needs. 

You can then see reviews and star rating, including total hours taught for Spires and the price per hr.

3. Have your face-to-face class. This can be done whenever and wherever you are, it’s all online- neither you nor the tutor travels!

4. Replay the classes afterward for any missed information at your own pace and convenience. 

Private help is that easy!

Does it matter if the tutor is near me?

No, it doesn’t! It’s all done online whenever and wherever you are. All you have to do is pick your ideal mentor and speak to them to arrange the best time for you to have video lessons.It doesn’t matter at all if they are miles and miles (or kilometre and kilometre) away from you!

Who will my tutor be?

This is all up to you. You have a huge choice. You can look through our member tutor profiles, check student reviews and bids, their qualifications and backgrounds, hourly rates, hours taught, other subject they teach - and even check out if they have many repeat students. 

Then, communicate with your favourites to see if they are right for your needs and learning style. You can have a free video call by webcam, usually over zoom. Then you pick the person you’d like to help with your studies and schedule your first webcam lesson!

How many Chartered Institute of Financial Analysts are available to give private lessons?

We currently have over 13 Chartered Institute of Financial Analysts with academic and professional experience specialising in a wide range of topics from GCSEs to postgraduate support, and everything in between.

What qualifications do tutors need?

All of our tutors must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and have tutoring experience. Most have higher degrees on top of that, in specialised areas such as Master’s degrees or PhDs. All of our tutors are DBS checked or have had equivalent background checks.

What is the role of a tutor?

It is their responsibility to guide you to understand the subject you have chosen. Using their expertise in the chosen topic and their teaching experience they will help you to understand, analyse and use the content of the lessons to apply at a later date, whether it is at your chosen university, your career or in your day-to-day life.

How much does a private CFA tutor cost per hour?

Tuition is priced according to level:

1. School level: For Primary school, Secondary and Higher Education prices start at €25/hr

2. University level: For Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition, prices start at €35/hr

3. Professional level: For Chartered Qualifications and Admissions Test tutoring, prices start at €45/hr.

The average price per hour ranges based on the tutors’ experience, expertise and student’s level.

How much is a CFA tutor per hour in London?

The average tutor price per hr is £40/$53/€45 per hour depending on a teachers’ experience and students’ level of study. This is higher than other areas in the UK due to the increased living costs that come with London life.

What happens when I send a message?

Once you’ve used the Find A Tutor feature to find your perfect CFA tutor, you can contact them with any questions you might an even meet in advance. A tutor should respond to you within 24 hrs with an answer and the hours they are available. If your selected teacher isn’t able to fit you into their schedule we will recommend others that fit your specifications. After a tutor replies, you can then schedule a free webcam meet and if you are satisfied you can go ahead and schedule your first lesson!

Can I arrange CFA revision help?

Yes, you can! Our database of CFA  teachers offers a wide range of specialisations and expertise. Just use the filter to search for CFA  tutors for your level and browse through available candidates. You can read their description and reviews as well as communicate with them about your needs before you schedule a lesson.

Do you offer CFA admissions help?

Yes, we do! Our database of CFA teachers offers a wide range of tutors offering admissions help at various levels such as UCAS, Oxbridge Entrance, and even IELTS and TOEFL preparation for non-native speakers.

Can I get professional CFA tuition?

Yes, you can! We have a selection of professional level tutors who can provide assignment help as well as test support and exam preparation. Just communicate with your tutor before telling them your specific needs.

Do you offer varsity tutors in CFA?

Yes, we do! With Spires, you can find experienced teachers familiar with the US University system in a whole range of subjects. The same goes for the US high-school system as well as the Australian, South African, Canadian, and New Zealand University and school systems.

Do you offer CFA lessons for adults?

Yes, we do! Our database of CFA experts offers a wide range of specialisations and expertise. Just use the Find A Tutor feature to search for CFA tutors for your level and browse through available candidates.

You can choose from a wide range of specialisations whether you are preparing for a university entrance exam, looking to advance your career or just to brush up on your analytical and writing skills. We are confident you will be able to find what you are looking for from over a hundred professional academics in our network.

Is 'CFA tutor wanted' a suitable title for my advert?

Although this is maybe not the worst bad opening line, we strongly recommend that you give it some more thought. What do you need? What are you trying to achieve? Think about what level you are and what you need to improve on, whether you need help with GCSE level guidance, or help with a University admissions letter, put it in your advert.

For example, a great opening for many of our clients could be: ‘CFA support required to help with Oxbridge Admissions Test’. The more details, the better the match!