CFA Level 1:
Study Planner
CFA Level I Study Planner
Estimate your study hours & generate a personalised week-by-week study plan.
Tip: be honest with the diagnostic. This tool is trying to protect you from a "false sense of done."
Progress
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Your timeline & availability
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If unsure, pick a target. You can re-run any time.
Total hours across all weekdays. E.g. 2 hrs/night × 4 nights = 8 hrs.
Total hours across Saturday and Sunday. E.g. 2 hrs each = 4 hrs.
Total per week
12 hrs
days/week
Mon · Tue · Wed · Thu · Fri
Each mock week = exam day (4.5 hrs) + review session (2 hrs) + targeted drill. Scheduled at the end of your plan.
We'll automatically add buffer time for disruptions.
Affects how hours are distributed across weeks in your plan.
Your background
Step 2 of 5
Affects Ethics + long-form reading efficiency.
Prior exposure reduces total hours needed.
Topic confidence self-assessment
Step 3 of 5
Rate each topic 1–5: 1 = starting from scratch | 3 = some exposure | 5 = could teach it. Be honest — this drives your hour allocation.
10-question diagnostic
Step 4 of 5
Lightweight signal check. Replaces "vibes" with data. Rate your honest ability on each item.
Your personalised CFA study plan
Step 5 of 5
Total study hours
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Weeks required
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Daily study target
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Plan risk level
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📅 Week-by-Week Plan
📊 Topic Allocation
💡 Strategy Guide
Print opens your browser's print dialog — choose "Save as PDF" to save a copy. The JSON download is useful for importing into spreadsheets or sharing.
| Topic | Exam Weight | Your Hours | % of Plan | Priority | Study approach |
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Hours are personalised to your background & confidence ratings. Rerun after 2–3 weeks of practice to recalibrate.
