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CFA® Level III - Study Packages

The Level III curriculum is much more heavily weighted to portfolio management and wealth planning.

Our upcoming Level III study packages will be comprehensive & consistent with our other offerings.

Level III Study Packages Arriving Early 2024

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Level III Exam Dates

Feb 2024 Exam Period


08 Nov 2023
Registration Closes
Key Date
21 Nov 2023
Scheduling Deadline
Key Date
15 - 18 Feb 2024
CFA Exam Dates
Exam Dates
  • 16 May 2023
    Registration & Scheduling Opens
  • 13 Jul 2023
    Early Registration Deadline
  • 21 Sep 2023
    Deadline to Register with Invoice Payment Option
  • 08 Nov 2023
    Registration Closes
  • 21 Nov 2023
    Scheduling Deadline
  • 17 Jan 2024
    Rescheduling Deadline
  • 15 - 18 Feb 2024
    CFA Exam Dates

Aug 2024 Exam Period


14 Nov 2023
Registration & Scheduling Opens
Key Date
14 May 2024
Registration Closes
Key Date
21 May 2024
Scheduling Deadline
Key Date
16 - 19 Aug 2024
CFA Exam Dates
Exam Dates
  • 14 Nov 2023
    Registration & Scheduling Opens
  • 23 Jan 2024
    Early Registration Deadline
  • 27 Mar 2024
    Deadline to Register with Invoice Payment Option
  • 14 May 2024
    Registration Closes
  • 21 May 2024
    Scheduling Deadline
  • 18 Jul 2024
    Rescheduling Deadline
  • 16 - 19 Aug 2024
    CFA Exam Dates
Level III
Dates are subject to change. Consult the CFA Institute for latest updates, registration and additional exam dates.

FAQ - Level III

The CFA Level III exam covers 7 topic areas:
Topic Weight
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning 35 - 40%
Ethical and Professional Standards 10 - 15%
Economics 5 - 10%
Equity Investments 10 - 15%
Fixed Income 15 - 20%
Derivatives 5 - 10%
Alternative Investments 5 - 10%
Level III
300 hours recommended minimum

According to a recent survey conducted by the CFA Institute the average study hours of CFA Level III candidates was 344 hours.

Level III

The Level III exam duration is 4 hours and 24 minutes, split into two equal 2 hour and 12 minutes sessions. There is an optional break between the sessions.

The exam contains a number of item sets that consist of vignette style scenarios with multiple-choice and essay response questions.

The topic coverage is randomly placed between either or both sessions.

The exam is conducted in english language only.

Level III
The CFA Level III exam is conducted twice a year, during the following months in 2023:
  • February
  • August

For additional Level III exam dates see here or refer directly to the institute website: CFA Institute

Level III

The following outlines the registration deadlines for the scheduled upcoming CFA Level III exams:

Exam Sitting Registration Deadline Exam Dates
Feb 2023 Nov 8, 2022 Feb 21 - 23, 2023
Aug 2023 May 9, 2023 Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2023

For additional Level III exam dates see here or refer directly to the institute website: CFA Institute

Level III
To enroll for the Level III exam, the following is required:
  • Pass Level II CFA exam
Level III

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