CFA Society Sri Lanka facilitates information session on CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate

• Program aims to enhance financial education across workforce

CFA Society Sri Lanka President Aruna Perera, CFA

CFA Institute Partnerships and Client Solutions, India Director Sachin Naik

CFA Society Sri Lanka CEO  Aruna Alwis

CFA Society Sri Lanka is proud to announce the upcoming information session dedicated to shedding light on the latest edition of the CFA Institute Investment Foundations® Certificate (“Investment Foundations Certificate”). This self-paced online certificate-level program stands as a beacon, providing a comprehensive grasp of the mechanics of the global investment industry to the worldwide workforce.

The newly revitalised Investment Foundations Certificate encompasses the fundamentals of finance, ethical considerations, and the intricacies of various investment roles. This holistic understanding empowers individuals within and beyond the investment domain, particularly those engaged in support functions across the financial landscape, such as Marketing, HR, IT, Operations, and Legal. By fostering a common language of investment, the program bridges communication gaps among diverse industry colleagues.

CFA Society Sri Lanka President Aruna Perera, CFA expresses that the CFA Institute aims to become the go-to hub for the investment industry’s skill enhancement and transformation. The launch of the updated Investment Foundations Certificate reflects this vision. The program empowers participants to enhance communication, apply critical thinking, and foster better collaboration within investment teams through shared knowledge. With employers increasingly valuing diverse skill sets, the Investment Foundations Certificate provides essential foundational content for both industry professionals and those entering the field of finance.

The information session on the CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate will be facilitated by CFA Institute Partnerships and Client Solutions, India Director Sachin Naik, with moderation by CFA Society Sri Lanka CEO Aruna Alwis. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 August, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sri Lanka time.

The CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate program unfolds as a self-paced online journey, necessitating an investment of 60-90 hours of dedicated study. The pinnacle of the program is a 140-minute, 100-question online final assessment. Upon registration, participants are encouraged to complete the coursework and assessment within 12 months. CFA Society Sri Lanka extends an open invitation to those eager to delve into program specifics, urging them to participate in the information session accessible through the organisation’s social media channels.

For more information, please visit CFA Society Sri Lanka’s website cfasocietysrilanka.org, or Facebook.