Certified Financial Technician Examination (CFTe)
Dates
The CFTe I exam is now being offered year-round, at testing centers throughout the world through Pearson VUE, IFTA’s computer-based testing provider. The candidate selects the exam date and location when they register for the exam.
The CFTe II is offered twice annually, typically in April and October. Registration for the CFTe II examination on April 24, 2013 is now CLOSED. IFTA’s next CFTe II examination will be held on October 9, 2013. The deadline to register is August 16, 2013. Click here Register Now!.
Locations
The CFTe I examinations are offered at testing centers throughout the world. The CFTe II examinations are regularly given in Cairo, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Paris, and Singapore. IFTA may arrange for additional exam locations, on on an individual or group basis, upon request. Additional fees apply to candidates requesting the exam in a non-English language or at a non-IFTA proctored exam location (where IFTA incurs additional expenses). IFTA will attempt to accommodate any exam location request.
Languages
Exams are currently offered in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Arabic.
Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA)
Dates
Individuals who are seeking entry to the program via the “Alternate Path” are required to submit “Alternate Path pre-application” by either February 28 for the session beginning May 2 (Session 1) or July 31 for the session beginning October 2 (Session 2). If accepted, they must then submit other items according to the below schedule.
Session 1
Application and Outline Submission Deadline: May 2
Paper Submission Deadline: October 15
Session 2
Application and Outline Submission Deadline: October 2
Paper Submission Deadline: March 15
Languages
MFTA papers must be submitted in English. If a candidate writes the paper in another language, the candidate is responsible for having it translated and submitting translation by the regular deadline.