CFA Level I Study Packages Built for Working Candidates
Our CFA® Level I study packages give you the lessons, practice, and structure to prepare for the exam without building a study plan from scratch.
KeyPoint Learning offers three Level I packages, Deluxe, Premium, and Elite, so you can match the level of support to your schedule, your budget, and the way you study.
Each package is built for the same kind of person: someone preparing for Level I around a full-time job or a final year of university. The goal is to tell you what to study and when, so your limited study time goes further.
Why Buy a CFA Level I Study Package?
CFA Level I covers a wide range of material. The curriculum spans ten topic areas and dozens of learning modules, from ethics and quantitative methods to fixed income and portfolio management. Most candidates do not struggle because the material is impossible to digest and apply. They struggle because there is too much of it and not enough time.
A study package helps solve the planning problem. It gives you a set order to work through, practice designed to reflect the structure and style of the Level I exam, and a way to see where you stand. You spend your hours studying instead of deciding what to study next.
What Is Included in a CFA Level I Study Package?
Every KeyPoint Level I package gives you access to the full curriculum and core study tools. The difference is the level of support, tracking, and exam preparation guidance included in each package.
Structured Video Lessons
The video lessons guide you through the Level I curriculum in a clear order, so you always know what to study next. You can work through one module at a time, review difficult topics, and return to previous lessons when you need a refresher.
Study Materials
The written study materials support the video lessons and give you a clear reference for review. Each topic is organized so you can revisit weaker areas before practice sessions, mock exams, or exam day.
Practice Quizzes
Practice quizzes help you check your understanding as you move through the curriculum. They turn each topic into active review, so you can find gaps early instead of waiting until the final weeks before the exam.
Mock Exams
Mock exams help you practice timing, question style, and exam-day pacing before you sit for Level I. They also show which topics need more review before your exam window.
Progress Tracking
Progress tracking shows what you have completed, what still needs work, and where your study time should go next. This is especially useful when you are studying in shorter sessions around work, university, or other commitments.
Interactive Study Tools
The interactive platform works across desktop and mobile, so you can review during shorter study windows as well as longer desk sessions. This makes it easier to keep moving through your plan when your schedule is tight.
FAQ - Level I
| Topic | Weight | Functional Area |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods | 6 - 9% | Tools |
| Economics | 6 - 9% | |
| Corporate Issuers | 6 - 9% | |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11 - 14% | |
| Equity Investments | 11 - 14% | Assets |
| Fixed Income | 11 - 14% | |
| Derivatives | 5 - 8% | |
| Alternative Investments | 7 - 10% | |
| Portfolio Management | 8 - 12% | Portfolio Management and Analysis |
| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15 - 20% | Ethical and Professional Standards |
According to a recent survey conducted by the CFA Institute the average study hours of CFA Level I candidates was 303 hours.
As of 2021, the CFA Institute transitioned to a computer-based format for the Level I exam.
It continues to be a multiple choice (three-option) format, which consists of 180 multiple choice questions split between two 2 hour & 15-minute sessions. The sessions are split by an optional 30-minute break.
- First session (90 questions) covers ethics & professional standards, quantitative methods, economics, and financial statement analysis
- Second session (90 questions) covers corporate issuers, equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments and portfolio management
Overall this gives candidates an average of 90 seconds to answer each question. Candidates are not penalized for incorrect answers.
The exam is conducted in english language only.
- February
- May
- August
- November
For additional Level I exam dates see here or refer directly to the institute website: CFA Institute
The following outlines the registration deadlines for the scheduled upcoming CFA Level I exams:
| Exam Sitting | Registration Deadline | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2025 | Feb 2 - 8, 2026 |
| May 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | May 12 - 18, 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | TBD | Aug 18 - 24, 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | TBD | Nov 11 - 17, 2026 |
For additional Level I exam dates see here or refer directly to the institute website: CFA Institute
- Bachelor's Degree
- Student in Final Year
- Complete Professional Conduct Statement