Michael Olafusi 10 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 image: cfainstitute.org Heard of ICAN, ACCA, ACA, PMP, CBAP? Well in the investment banking and core investment finance world the most revered certification is the CFA certification. And today I have got good news for you, even if you are not interested in doing the CFA certification nor becoming an investment banker.The CFA Institute Investment Foundations course, which was previously accessible only after paying $250 to register for the exam, is now freely available to everyone. And you should take advantage of it because the knowledge of finance is now a big plus in navigating our complex business and personal investment world.You can access the course here: The CFA Institute Investment Foundations Course The curriculum covers, with download link for the materials:Module 1: Industry OverviewChapter 1: The Investment Industry: A Top Down ViewModule 2: Ethics and RegulationChapter 2: Ethics and Investment ProfessionalismChapter 3: RegulationModule 3: Inputs and ToolsChapter 4: MicroeconomicsChapter 5: MacroeconomicsChapter 6: Economics of International TradeChapter 7: Financial StatementsChapter 8: Quantitative ConceptsModule 4: Investment InstrumentsChapter 9: Debt SecuritiesChapter 10: Equity SecuritiesChapter 11: DerivativesChapter 12: Alternative InvestmentsModule 5: Industry StructureChapter 13: Structure of the Investment IndustryChapter 14: Investment VehiclesChapter 15: The Functioning of Financial MarketsModule 6: Serving Client NeedsChapter 16: Investors and Their NeedsChapter 17: Investment ManagementModule 7: Industry ControlsChapter 18: Risk ManagementChapter 19: Performance EvaluationChapter 20: Investment Industry DocumentationSkill up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites