Exams

The Written Exam

For each level of the exam, a candidate must sit for a three hour exam testing his general knowledge about the framework of Graham-Buffett Value Investing. This is in addition to the research report requirements for each level.
Our written exams are designed to firmly implant the value investment frameworks into a candidates long-term memory. A [...]



Real-world Research Reports

Real-time and real-world investment research reports are the hallmark of the vigorous Chartered Securities Analyst (CSA)TM Program.
In addition to proctored exams every year, the three-year CSA Program involve multiple research reports to be submitted by candidates for grading:
1) Initial summary reports on three of your best investment ideas, at least one page per idea. Your [...]



The Certified Securities Analyst (CSA) Program

Practical Financial Wisdom for the Real World
We provide a unique Graham-Buffett equity research concentration within general financial analyst curriculum. Our CSA program is focused on security analysis and practical investment research. We teach only two courses as specified by superinvestor Warren Buffett, namely, (1) How to think about the market, (2) How to value a [...]