Study Programme
The CFT programme is a high-quality comprehensive course designed for flexible learning.
It is divided into three levels. You will need to study and pass each level in succession to gain your certification.
- Level 3
- Level 2
- Level 1
Level 3
Effective from September 2015
Asset management
Risk and capital
Data science
Enterprise security
Cloud computing
Programming languages
Level 2
Effective from September 2015
Derivatives
Foreign exchange
Alternative investments
Payments and cryptocurrency
System architecture
UX design
Level 1
Effective from September 2015
The financial services industry
Debt
Equity
Project management
Business analysis
Software engineering
Why take the CFT programme?
Exam Format
Both the finance and technology exam at each level consist of three modules, each module will be examined with 35 questions. Note some modules are larger than others but they still have the same number of questions in the exam.
CFA, CFP HKSI Exemption:
Cooperation with Educational Institutes
CFT Preparation Course
Eligible for CFT programme
Eligible for CFT programme
Eligible for CFT programme
Bachelor of Engineering Programme in Financial Technology
Exemption from CFT
Programme Level 1
Eligible for AFT
Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics)
Exemption from CFT
Programme Level 1 & Level 2
(Modules 1-4)
Eligible for AFT
Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Exemption from CFT
Programme Level 1
Eligible for AFT
CFT Preparation Course (work in progress)
Eligible for CFT programme
Level 1 assessment
Eligible for AFT
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Financial Technology and Innovation
Exemption from CFT
Programme Level 1
Eligible for AFT
Advanced Diploma in FinTech
Eligible for AFT
Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management (PgD IM)
Exemption from finance module of Level 1 (Module 1-3)
Exemption from CFT
Programme Level 1
Eligible for AFT
FAQ
Depending on your existing knowledge it can take between 100-150 hours of study.
All of your training is delivered through our own Learning Management System. The training materials consist of on-demand lectures, presentations, excel exercises, sample questions, downloadable e=books and an online help desk.
Through any internet browser and also through iOS and Android apps. You progress is synchronised across all devices.
CFT exam adopt a constant examination mode. Candidates are given 12 months from signing up to complete a level
You need to score at least 70% on both the finance and technology papers in order to pass.
Both the finance and technology exam at each level consist of three modules, each module will be examined with 35 questions. Note some modules are larger than others but they still have the same number of questions in the exam.
We do not have any direct contact with your employer, unless they have registered you for the CFT on your behalf.
You will have failed that level. However, you will only need to resit the exam that you have failed.
You will receive preliminary results as soon as you complete the examination. These will be confirmed within four weeks of the exam date.
You will be able to move on to the next level. Details of how to move to the next level will be provided with your result.
You will be able to resit the exam. The cost of a resit is 40% of the current qualification fee. Details of how to resit will be provided with your result.