Compare 4 CFA courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
CFA courses in India are offered entirely online and are free to enrol in. All four courses in the catalogue are hosted on Udemy and carry a certificate on completion. The shortlist below is aimed at beginners who want structured CFA Level 1 preparation without paying tuition fees. The one course that fits the most common reader — someone looking for a free, certified, beginner-friendly option — is the Level 1 CFA Exam Prep Bootcamp, which has 7K+ ratings and 50K+ learners.
| Situation | Course to pick | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| First-time learner on a tight budget | Level 1 CFA Exam Prep Bootcamp (Part 1/2) | Free, 4.7 rating, 7K+ ratings, 50K+ learners, certificate included, self-paced, English |
| Needs a financial calculator tutorial before starting | Texas Instruments BA II Financial Calculator for CFA and FRM | Free, 4.9 rating, 300+ ratings, 8K+ learners, certificate included, self-paced, English; teaches the calculator skills the CFA exams require |
| Wants a concise Level 1 walkthrough | Complete CFA Level 1 Course | Free, 4.5 rating, 300+ ratings, 4K+ learners, certificate included, self-paced, English |
All four courses listed are free. Each one gives you full video access, a certificate on completion, and lifetime self-paced viewing. There are no paid options in the data, so no price comparison is possible.
Beginner: Level 1 CFA Exam Prep Bootcamp (Part 1/2) covers foundational formulas, ethics, and quantitative methods. Intermediate: Complete CFA Level 1 Course offers a broader sweep of the syllabus with 300+ ratings. Advanced: the catalogue does not contain an advanced-level CFA course; all listed courses sit at the Beginner level.
Udemy is the only provider in the data, offering four CFA courses. All four are free, all four carry a certificate, and all four are self-paced and in English.
Financial Analyst is the career guide supplied. This role leans on investment analysis, portfolio management, and ethics — the core topics the free CFA courses cover at Level 1.
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) | 4.6★ | ₹479 | 26 hours | Most popular — 58.3K learners | View ↗ | |
| Texas Instruments BA II Financial Calculator for CFA and FRM | 4.9★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | Start free ↗ | ||
| Complete CFA Level 1 Course | 4.5★ | ₹479 | 54.5 hours | All Levels · 54.5 hours · certificate | View ↗ | |
| Aswini Bajaj | CFA FRM SFM EXCEL | 3.9★ | Free | Free — certificate included | Start free ↗ |