CFS Certified Finance Specialist

Elevate your profile with the prestigious CFS® certification

Enhanced Career Opportunities

CFS® certification enhances your credibility and recognition among employers, clients, and peers. Join the ranks of over 300 CFS® designation holders from 30+ countries who have trusted IQN to advance their careers and enhance their professional skills.

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Expanded Knowledge & Skills

CFS® certification cover a comprehensive range of topics, equipping professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills in finance, accounting principles, financial analysis, and strategies.

Affordable

CFS® certification is designed to be accessible to everyone. We provide free study materials, offer free registration, and have no annual subscription fees or re-sit exam fees. The only cost you will incur is the exam fee, payable just once.

Fast-track

Our lean and applied syllabus is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for exam success within 2-4 months. This means you can achieve your certification swiftly without compromising on quality.

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Achieve Your CFS® Designation in 3 Simple Steps

Eligibility: If you are at least 20 years old and have a minimum of one year of professional work experience, then you are eligible to study for the CFS® certification. We require you to declare years of prior work experience at the time of online exam registration.

Step 1 - Register free & access study materials

Click here to register and receive your FREE copy of the CFS Body of Knowledge, along with a practice book containing exam-style MCQs. These comprehensive resources will cover all you need for CFS® exam preparation.

Step 2 - Study at your own pace

The CFS® exam evaluates your comprehension of the 'CFS Body of Knowledge.' You have the flexibility to study independently, following your own schedule and pace. This self-study route allows you to delve deeply into the material. However, if you reside in Kuwait, you must study at HumanPro Training Institute. If you are living in Serbia, you must study at LINK Group Professional Education.

Step 3 - Register & take your CFS® exam

Once you have completed exam preparation, it is time to register for your CFS® exam. Our exams are computer-based and available year-round. Whether you are in UK or anywhere else globally, you can take the exam virtually anytime, from anywhere.

Fees

Free Study Materials: We provide the 'CFS Body of Knowledge' and a practice book completely free of charge.

No Upfront Fee: Registration is free, with no application fees involved.

No Annual Subscription Fee: There are no annual fees for the CFS® designation.

Affordable Exam Fee: The CFS® exam fee is £119 (valid until 31 December 2024). However, starting from 1 January 2025, the exam fee will increase to £149. This fee covers your first exam attempt and up to three additional re-sit exams at no extra cost.

The CFS® Exam

Number of Exams: You just need to pass only one (1) exam.

Duration: The CFS® exam lasts for 90 minutes.

Question Format: The exam comprises 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).

Scoring: Each MCQ carries two (2) marks. That is, a total of 100 marks for the exam.

Passing Score: To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 60%.

Answering Method: Each MCQ will have one correct or best answer.

No Negative Marking: There will be no penalty for selecting incorrect answers.

Exam Availability: Available on-demand any time of the year.

Hardware Requirements: Laptop or desktop with webcam and a stable internet connection.

Multiple Re-sits at No Additional Cost

We offer up to three (3) free re-sit exam opportunities, allowing you to try again and succeed. You can even opt to take a re-sit exam immediately after an unsuccessful attempt. All re-sit exam opportunities must be utilised within three (3) months from the date of your first exam attempt.

Exam Registration & Additional Details

Details about exam registration process is available at iqnglobal.com/exam-registration. In order to register for the exam you need to create online exam account. Details about online exam experience is available at iqnglobal.com/exam-experience.

World's most affordable Finance certification