Compare 4 CFA courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
CFA courses in India cover the three exam levels needed for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. This shortlist includes three beginner-level Udemy courses, all free, each offering a certificate on completion. The table below picks the right course for your situation, budget and experience level.
| Situation | Course to pick | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| First-time learner on a tight budget | Texas Instruments BA II Financial Calculator for CFA and FRM | Free, rated 4.9 by 316 learners, and includes a certificate. Starts from the basics and pairs the calculator with CFA topics. |
| Beginner who wants a wide-ranging Level 1 foundation | Complete CFA Level 1 Course | Free, 4.6 rating from 333 learners, and a certificate. Covers the full Level 1 syllabus at your own pace. |
| Learner who needs Excel skills for finance calculations | Aswini Bajaj | CFA FRM SFM EXCEL | Free, beginner Excel focus with finance applications. Certificate included, self-paced. |
All three courses in this catalogue are free. Each gives you a certificate on completion. The free options do not include live instructor access or graded assignments beyond the Udemy multiple-choice quizzes.
| Stage | What you learn | Course from the list |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Fundamental finance terms, how to use a financial calculator, basic Excel for calculations | Texas Instruments BA II Financial Calculator for CFA and FRM |
| Intermediate | CFA Level 1 syllabus, portfolio theory, ethics basics | Complete CFA Level 1 Course |
| Advanced | FRM topics, complex modelling, advanced Excel | Aswini Bajaj | CFA FRM SFM EXCEL |
Udemy is the only provider in this data set. It offers three CFA-related courses, all priced at ₹0, and all issue a certificate on completion.
This role leans on valuation skills, portfolio analysis and the ethics grounding that the CFA Level 1 syllabus covers.
Same shortlist as below, side by side — including who runs it and why it stands out.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 CFA® Exam Prep Bootcamp (Part 1/2) | 4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | ||
| Texas Instruments BA II Financial Calculator for CFA and FRM | 4.9★ | Free | Highest rated (4.9★ from 316 reviews) | ||
| Complete CFA Level 1 Course | 4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included | ||
| Aswini Bajaj | CFA FRM SFM EXCEL | 0.0★ | Free | Free — certificate included |