CFA Level I · exam guide
CFA Level I Exam Dates and Sessions
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CFA exams are held in four windows a year. Level I is typically offered in February, May, August and November.
When the exam is held
- Level I is typically offered in February, May, August and November.
- Across the program, Level I is offered every quarter, Level II three times a year and Level III twice a year.