Chartered Financial Analyst, or CFA, is a credential which is awarded by the US based CFA institute to the candidate who successfully clears all the levels of the CFA exam. The credential has international presence and is recognized in more than 138 countries across the world. Well, there is no doubt that CFA credential can bring many lucrative career opportunities to the candidate who holds it. Let’s take a look at the roadmap to earn the CFA credential. Eligibility To be eligible for the exam, the candidate must be graduated from any recognized university or should have any equivalent degree. A candidate who is in the final year of his graduation can register for the Level 1 exam. In addition, the candidate should at least have 4 years of professional work experience (part time job does not qualify). However, in case the candidate does not have the required work experience, they can also apply for the level 1 exam. However, the sum of the combination of graduation and p