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PwC’s Academy
CFA Personalised
Coaching Programme
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Contents
About PwC’s Academy
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About the CFA
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The CFA Personalizeds Coaching Programme
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Why choose the CFA Personalised Coaching Programme
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Schedule and Fees
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Our lecturers
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About PwC’s Academy
About the CFA
PwC’s Academy is the educational business of PwC. Our goal is to help improve the knowledge, skills, competence and
expertise of our people in finance and business; to help organisations across the region grow and retain their talent.
Our foundation is our team of expert professionals who convey their wealth of knowledge and the practical experience
they have gained within leading organisations around the world.
The CFA charter is an investment credential that, for
more than 60 years, has been the global standard for
embodying the integrity, dedication and advanced skills
needed to build a stronger, more accountable financial
industry. The CFA is the world’s most highly respected and
challenging credential in the finance industry.
PwC’s Academy is committed to supporting the sustainable growth of local talent across the region. Our expanding
Academy currently operates across the Middle East from six countries: UAE, Oman, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi
Arabia. PwC’s Academies in the Middle East are part of a growing network of Academies present in over 30 countries
worldwide. We offer a variety of training courses covering financial competencies, management skills and professional
qualifications. Our courses are based on the best practices of PwC Global and the individual experiences of our experts.
We constantly adapt our courses to meet the needs of modern business, customizing them to our client’s requirements
and assisting our clients in reaching their organizational training and strategic objectives.
PwC’s Academy’s global network of professionals sets us apart from other providers. We communicate constantly,
exchange best practice, ideas and experience. We take this knowledge and evolve our courses to meet the everchanging needs of modern businesses and their people in the region; this way we make sure that we are providing the
very best training programmes for our clients, our students and their sponsors.
Our capabilities at a glance
CFA charter holders are unique in that they have:
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Globally relevant knowledge
Real-world expertise
Ethical grounding
The ability to earn industry respect
A global community
Membership to the CFA institute
The CFA designation is a mark of distinction that is
globally recognised by employers as well as a host of
other organisations including over 125 distinguished
universities and colleges and regulatory bodies across the
world.
Earning the CFA charter demonstrates a mastery of the
analytic and decision making skills needed in today’s fast
paced and competitive work environment.
The CFA Institute has over 100,000 members globally
and is committed to promoting the highest level of ethics,
knowledge and education of its members.
Getting Qualified
To become a CFA charter holder, candidates must follow
these steps:
• Have a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree/be in their
final year of bachelor’s degree program
• Register and enroll for the exam
• Pass all 3 levels of the CFA exam
• Gain 4 years of relevant work experience (accumulated
before, during or after the exam)
• Sign the Professional Conduct Statement
• Join the CFA institute and apply for society membership
For more information about the CFA credential and the
CFA Institute please visit
www.cfainstitute.org
The CFA exam is split into 3 levels culminating in a 6 hour
exam for each level. Level I consists of 240 multiple choice
questions; Level II is made up of 20 item sets and Level
III requires candidates to respond to essay style questions
followed by 10 item sets.
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The CFA Personalised
Coaching Programme
The CFA Personalised Coaching Programme is a carefully
designed training programme that eases students into the
CFA journey and provides support beyond expectation.
Offered only at Level I, this is a full time programme offered
to a maximum of 10 students twice a year to kick start
their pathway to the world’s most prestigious investment
qualification.
If you are a CFA Level I candidate, we strongly recommend
the coaching programme to help you prepare for the
exams and manage the study commitments required as
you progress to Levels II and III. Our limited class sizes are
designed to ensure that all candidates are given sufficient
time to have their questions answered in a comfortable and
enjoyable environment.
The programme is taught over a period of 5 months and
is designed to achieve best results. Each teaching week
includes a revision programme which means that you
revise material as you study it. We have found that this
structure reduces the pressure for candidates to cram at
the last minute. Furthermore, all doubts are cleared before
moving on to the next topic.
Our CFA charter holders work closely with you to deliver
over 550 hours of preparation for the Level I exam and
are available to you throughout the programme. We also
provide a mentoring service as you study to help you
overcome stress and manage your workload. This extended
programme also reduces significantly the amount of self
study required by a traditional CFA training programme.
Why choose the
Personalised
Coaching Programme
• Reduced amount of self study compared to
traditional training programmes*
• Extended classroom training hours to cover every
learning outcome in detail
• Weekly quizzes and revision to cement knowledge of
tough concepts
• Provision of supplementary training material and
resources
• Homework time and individual Q&A sessions built into
the training schedule
CFA Personalised Coaching Programme
CFA Traditional Programme Comprehensive Prep & Revision
Bootcamp
550+ hours of classroom training
150 hours of classroom training
Up to 10 students per programme
20+ students per programme
Regular revision sessions throughout the programme
Revision offered on completion of training
programme
10 mock exams
1 mock exam
6000+ practice questions
2000 practice questions
Full time programme
Classes offered 3 evenings a week
Weekly individual coaching sessions
3 doubt clearing sessions offered during the
term
* PwC’s Academy offers a traditional Comprehensive Preparation training programme as well as the
Personalised Coaching Programme.
The Comprehensive programme is a traditional training offering and is taught as a series of lectures 3 times
a week. Students are expected to do more self-study and come prepared to classes.
Our training methodology
Our Personalised Coaching Programme is designed to
give you an active and relevant learning experience.
Our training methodology and approach to transferring
knowledge is constantly reviewed and updated. We
ensure that we bring the most up to date teaching
methods and techniques to our programme.
We strongly believe that actively engaged participants
will absorb and retain knowledge far more successfully
than those who attend lecture style courses. Where
material is contextualized and relevant to the
participants’ own experiences, understanding is
significantly improved.
We employ the following resources and methodologies
for the CFA Personalised Coaching Programme:
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• The use of technical and subject matter experts
• Relevant and concise course material for each
participant
• Interactive group exercises and discussions
• Built in revision sessions
• One to one and group mentoring
• Progress tests, practice exam questions, mock papers
• Personalized feedback and review sessions
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Our purpose built premises
Our new Academy premises provide you with a
professional environment to study and interact with
other students and our lecturers. Our Academy is
equipped with state of the art facilities including:
• Free wireless in all classrooms and 8 desktop
computers in the lounge area
• Library with a full range of reference books
• Pantry area with free tea and coffee
• Lounge area in which to relax and chat to other
students and lecturers
• 5 spacious classrooms
• Provision of a quiet study area
Schedule and fees
Fees and Schedule
Term starts
Duration
Fees (AED*)
January/July
5 months
80,000
* Average cost is less than AED150 per hour
We are a 5 minute walk from the Dubai Mall and a short
journey to Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The Academy is also located on the metro line making
us accessible no matter where you are coming from.
Who is it for?
The CFA Personalised Coaching Programme is suitable
for all candidates who are interested in becoming
a CFA charter holder. (Our section on Getting
Qualified explains the academic and work experience
requirements in greater depth.)
If you are apprehensive about starting your CFA, then
the Personalised Coaching Programme is the perfect
way to approach your studies with confidence. We
provide you support over and above traditional CFA
training programmes and in a way that works for you.
We strongly recommend choosing this programme if
you do not have any previous experience in the finance
or accounting discipline. Complex concepts are broken
down and explained in more depth so that you don’t
have to do lots of self study or worry about falling
behind.
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Our lecturers
Taimur Ali Mir, CFA
CFA Course Manager
Taimur is the CFA course manager
and a specialist trainer at all levels.
He is an accomplished lecturer
for PwC’s Academy in the UAE
and has over 8 years training
experience. Taimur has also been
actively involved in developing,
organising and delivering the
content of customised financial
training programmes for corporate
clients in the areas of investment
management, fixed income, equity
valuation, economics, financial
reporting and corporate reporting.
Taimur has over 7 years
commercial experience in
investment management and
advisory. During this time he was
involved in training for distributors
and investors. He is a CFA charter
holder and an ACCA member.
Prior to joining PwC, Taimur was
a Fund Manager for fixed income
funds and worked for local partners
of BlackRock Inc. He assisted
in the growth of assets under
management by over 13 times in
less than 2 years and managed to
secure highest ratings for funds
under management. Taimur has
been involved in evaluation of
bonds, corporate debt, commercial
papers and spread. He has also
worked on fixed income Shariah
compliant investment avenues such
as Sukuks based on structures of
Modaraba, Murahaba and Ijarah.
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Taimur’s engaging personality,
excellent command over the
curriculum and relevant industry
experience make him connect really
well with the audience. He has vast
experience of breaking down tough
exam topics into simple learning and
has incorporated interesting teaching
techniques in both his classes and tailor
made training programmes which have
reaped excellent results.
“ I discovered the CFA training
programme through PwC’s Middle
East website. As a keen student, I
was interested in studying with an
institution that focused on getting
me through the exams as well as
preparing me for a career in finance.
The registration process was very
simple and I was able to join the
upcoming intake. I found a lot of
value in the expertise and knowledge
of the lecturers especially since they
all have experience of working in the
industry. Furthermore, the variety
of learning material was great
and encouraged lots of interactive
sessions. Help was always at hand
during and in between classes.
The best part is PwC’s Academy’s
new premises. The Academy
provides the perfect environment
in which to study and socialise with
other students and the PwC team.
Many students prefer staying at
the Academy to revise and go over
lecture notes. As lecturers are always
nearby, this makes it so much easier
to get queries answered without
having to wait for the next session. I
would recommend PwC’s Academy’s
CFA training programme for any one
who is looking to get the best overall
experience and pass the exams”
Arjun Agarwal
CFA Level I candidate
Studying with PwC’s Academy for my
CFA has been a unique experience.
The delivery and teaching style of
the lecturers helped me understand
difficult concepts. I am thankful
to the lecturers and the team at
PwC’s Academy for their guidance
in this journey. Becoming a CFA
charter holder will add a lot of
value to my career and I would
strongly recommend PwC’s Academy
as a training provider. The new
premises also helps with the student
experience; excellent facilities and a
welcoming environment.
Hadi Abdulla
Associate
KPMG
Contact us:
Amanda Line
T: +971 (0)4 304 3092
M:+971 50 189 1724
E: [email protected]
Taimur Ali Mir
T:+971 (0)4 3043 781
M:+ 971 50 189 3489
E: [email protected]
Kavita Gaglani
T:+971 (0)4 304 3241
M: +971 55 195 0401
E:[email protected]
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