Varsity Tutors offers one of the most comprehensive Kansas City CFA prep course products available today. CFA, or Chartered Financial Analyst, is a credential given to financial professionals who hold a bachelor's degree, meet minimum work experience requirements, and successfully pass a sequence of three standardized exams. Meeting all three criteria is tough, and only approximately 150,000 people worldwide hold official CFA designations.
The standardized exams associated with CFA certification are the hardest step for many individuals, but we can help. Each test is numbered (Levels I, II, and III) and must be taken in sequential order. Each exam lasts six hours split into morning and afternoon testing sessions of three hours each. If you would like to learn more about how to approach these challenging exams, contact us today or keep reading to learn more about the benefits of taking a Kansas City CFA class.
What topics are generally covered in a Kansas City CFA course?
Contrary to what you may believe, all three Levels cover the same topics: corporate finance, portfolio management, economics, ethics, etc. The difference is that each test goes into more detail than the last and adopts a slightly different structure. For example, the Level I exam consists entirely of multiple-choice questions (240 to be precise). If you're ever unsure of an answer, your teacher can show you how to rule out obviously incorrect answer choices so that you can take an educated guess. There's no penalty for guessing on the CFA Exam, so it behooves you to try to answer every question.
The Level II Exam is similar to Level I, except that you only have to answer half of the questions (120) in the same time frame. The wrinkle is that every item is associated with a vignette: either a reading passage or graph that you'll need to consult in order to determine the answer. If you're not confident in your information retention skills, your teacher can demonstrate active reading techniques to help you remember more of the data presented to you. For example, you are permitted to mark up your test booklet as much as you like, so taking notes as you go along may prove beneficial.
While the afternoon session of the Level III test is similar to Level II, the morning session is comprised entirely of constructed response items. Your teacher may show you how to sketch out a quick outline to make it easier to organize your thoughts and commit them to the page.
What are the benefits of enrolling in a Kansas City CFA course?
Every Kansas City CFA class we provide involves a group of students meeting their instructor digitally over our exclusive Live Learning Platform. Varsity Tutors thoroughly vets every instructor, so you can count on receiving guidance from a skilled communicator who understands how to share their CFA knowledge with students. Our platform also supports video chat, so asking for help is as it would be in a more traditional learning environment.
Our Live Learning Platform also works on mobile devices, allowing you to study wherever would be most convenient for you. Most students choose to study at home to guarantee a distraction-free experience, but you can also take out your tablet at your favorite restaurant or even a local college such as Rockhurst College or the University of Missouri - Kansas City if you want. You don't need to worry about study efficiency either, as powerful features such as a virtual whiteboard give you an experience comparable to a physical classroom.
You can also see and hear your classmates on our proprietary platform, allowing you to work together as you pursue academic success. For instance, if you have a better grasp of derivatives than one of your classmates, you can help them with the concept while your teacher is working with somebody else. Similarly, another student's memorization trick for how to report financial transactions may prove beneficial for you as well. It may seem counterintuitive, but this collaborative learning environment can make it easier to learn challenging concepts.
We also try to make attending a course as flexible as possible. You can arrange private study sessions with your instructor on an as-needed basis, giving you access to personalized extra help. We also offer multiple course sessions simultaneously, including two and four-week courses to make it easier to find a fit for your busy itinerary.
Can I enroll in a Kansas City CFA course today?
Sure. Just contact Varsity Tutors using the info on this page to learn more about how to sign up for a comprehensive Kansas City CFA class. We look forward to hearing from you!
Jean: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...from YOUR village. I am a retired Army Veteran who served over 23 years. I spent the last 4 years of my military career in the adult learning arena teaching organizational leadership. I volunteered with Junior Achievement to teach elementary school kids about finance. I love learning and teaching others to help them succeed.
Education & Certification
- Thomas Edison State College - Bachelor in Arts, Social Sciences
- University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional
- Six Sigma
- Medicine
- +50 subjects
Andrew: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...Economics. I also am Eagle Scout and hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. I have worked and traveled the globe, including time spent in institutional money management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America (CA, CT, AL). Along the path, I taught college-level finance classes...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- GMAT Verbal
- Finance
- +10 subjects
Brad: Kansas City CFA course instructor
I enjoy helping students learn material in a way they can remember and apply in future coursework.... Perseverance trumps brilliance every time. Ask questions and work hard, and there's nothing you won't be able to understand.... I would begin by asking a few questions to see where a student is. I would then provide a useful note sheet and go over a refresher of some of the concepts we would be focusing on.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- College Math
- 12th Grade Math
- CLEP Precalculus
- +36 subjects
Daniel: Kansas City CFA course instructor
Learn from a finance industry professional with nearly 2 decades of experience. Formally trained in Economics with an MBA in Finance. I am also a CFA Charterholder. My talent in explaining difficult concepts easy to understand!
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 3
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +10 subjects
Nicholas: Kansas City CFA course instructor
Have been tutoring on and off in a variety of subject areas since the 7th grade. My areas of specialty are in the science and in money-related topics such as securities, insurance, economics, finance, and accounting.
Education & Certification
- SIUCarbondale - Bachelor of Science, Management Science
- Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- PMP
- CIMA
- CFP
- +43 subjects
Paul J : Kansas City CFA course instructor
...Proven track record in investment banking and commodity exchange settings. - Insightful CFA exam grader with deep understanding of exam requirements. - Successful stint in hedge fund environment, enhancing market insight. - Former Head of Trading Risk at major clearing house, overseeing significant operations. - Aims to mentor CFA candidates, combining rich industry background with...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 44 - NYSE Arca Options Market Maker Exam
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +58 subjects
Jason: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...extrovert and my teaching style is conversational. I am a certified public accountant and chartered financial analyst. I enjoy teaching others about difficult subjects.I have an undergraduate degree in management and accounting and a masters in business with a concentration in accounting. I also have extensive knowledge and experience tutoring macro and micro economics.
Education & Certification
- Samford University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- CAIA Level II
- CTP - Certified Treasury Professional
- +47 subjects
Thomas: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...years in the investment industry managing equity portfolios and as a research analyst. I am also a commercial instrument multiengine pilot. I'm looking forward to giving the help kids and young adults may need in Algebra in a stress free fun but productive environment. If there are any student pilots out there, I can help...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- CPA
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- +21 subjects
George: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...realizing they just understood a concept that had eluded them. Most of my teaching experience has been at the college level, teaching and tutoring business classes in finance, financial accounting, marketing and economics. My first job out of college was teaching a GED class at Cook County Jail, with a focus on math and English....
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master's/Graduate, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Macroeconomics
- +30 subjects
James: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...preparing for the Levels 1 and 2 exams. Having had careers in finance and education, my objective as a finance tutor is to explain concepts in straightforward terms with everyday examples. I aim to give life to the dynamics and calculations and enable students to apply the tools to real-life situations that finance professionals face...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Southern California Marshall School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 79
- Series 7
- +20 subjects
Christopher: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...3 of the CFA program, I have taken some time to travel (before Covid) and begin teaching online. My expertise is in options, futures, forwards, swaps and other financial derivatives, which I studied both at Middle Tennessee State University and the London School of Economics. I gained valuable tutoring experience in university after being offered...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Series 65
- UK A Level Business
- +144 subjects
Sung Ho: Kansas City CFA course instructor
I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I have been teaching students from middle school to college and covered many different subjects including but not limted to pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, admision exams such as SAT and GRE, various languages such as Korean and Mandarin.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Calculus
- +29 subjects
Matthew: Kansas City CFA course instructor
I'm a financial professional working in private equity and have strong math, financial, accounting, economics, and science background. My undergrad was in engineering so I am well-versed in a wide variety of topics and look forward to helping you!
Education & Certification
- Texas A M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Calculus 3
- Graduate Test Prep
- Other
- +41 subjects
Sang-Hoon: Kansas City CFA course instructor
I graduated from Columbia College in Columbia University in 1996 with a degree in Economics. I look forward to teaching students and learners and have a positive influence in your education and experience.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CAIA Level I
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Series 15 - Foreign Currency Options Exam
- +96 subjects
Ann: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...I have been tutoring and mentoring for many years, and find that my own understanding of a subject is improved with each person I that I teach. I hold a BS in Accounting from the University at Buffalo (SUNY), an MBA from the University of Minnesota, am a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and have passed...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Real Estate License
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- +61 subjects
Patrick: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...of test-taking strategies, I am dedicated to helping ambitious students excel in their studies and reach their full potential. I began my educational journey at Harvard College, where I pursued a major in Neurobiology and minor in economics. This interdisciplinary approach provided me with a solid foundation in both scientific inquiry and analytical thinking. After...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor, Neurobiology
- Yale University - Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), MBA
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- GMAT Quantitative
- Accounting
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- +19 subjects
Sebastian: Kansas City CFA course instructor
I'm here to help you pass in a fun way. I have over 20 years of Wall Street experience. I have worked as a trader, analyst, investment product specialist, portfolio manager and investment strategist.
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- CAIA
- FRM
- +14 subjects
Amit: Kansas City CFA course instructor
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- SIE
- CPA
- UK A Level Accounting
- +18 subjects
Gordon: Kansas City CFA course instructor
...because I find it to be a very important, challenging and rewarding occupation. I have worked in the investment management and financial planning industry for 25 years. I currently work for a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm that handles complex client relationships. I have also been an adjunct university finance professor for 9 years that...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Rockhurst University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CFP
- CIMA
- Real Estate License - New York
- +58 subjects
Mike: Kansas City CFA course instructor
Education & Certification
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Roosevelt University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Real Estate License
- Insurance License
- +84 subjects