Certifications ATA and other member societies recognize that IFTA's Certifications represent the highest achievement and recognition by peers in the Technical Analysis community. The IFTA certification is split into : IFTA Colleagues, who are members of IFTA member societies may sit for these examinations. Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) Program The IFTA CFTe (Certified Financial Technician) program has two levels, with April and October/November session each year. IFTA's next CFTe examination will be held on October 7, 2009. Examinations The IFTA Certificate (Certified Financial Technician) consists of Levels I and II, which together constitute a complete professional program. The exams test not only technical skills knowledge, but also ethics and market understanding. Prerequisites Only members of IFTA-affiliated Member or Developing Societies may sit these exams. Curriculum The program is designed for self-study. In preparation for the CFTe exam, candidates should download the appropriate Reading Syllabus & Study Guide below. CFTe Level I (Reading Syllabus & Study Guide) CFTe Level II (Reading Syllabus & Study Guide) Cost Cost of the exams is as follows: Level I US $500 and Level II US $800. Registration IFTA Colleagues, who are members of IFTA member societies may sit for these examinations. To become a member, Please click here to download and print the Membership Application Form. Please complete the form and send ti along with the membership fee and self attested photocopy of any two : Passport, Voter-ID Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence to the address given below : THE ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL ANALYSTS 103, Phone: 011-26464544, 26466090. E-mail : india1.ta@gmail.com Please note that fees and conditions may be subject to change without notice. Dates & Locations Certified Financial Technician Examination (CFTe) Dates Examinations are held twice annually, in April and October/November. Next examination will be on October 7, 2009. Locations Examinations are regularly given in Cairo, Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Lugano, Madrid, Paris, Singapore and many other cities around the world on demand. Exams are also usually given at the site of the Annual IFTA Conference. Members of ATA can sit for exams in India. Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) Program It requires a university-style research paper. It is intended to be a severe test of professionalism in the global arena. To know more about MFTA, please click here To view the above links youmust have Adobe AcrobatReader installed on yourcomputer. You maydownload thisapplication byclicking the button below. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Level I: This multiple-choice exam consists of 120 questions, covering a wide range of technical knowledge usually not involving actual experience. Previous exams are not available, but a limited number of sample questions are sent out with the syllabus and reading list.
Level II: This exam incorporates a number of questions requiring (short) essay-type answers which should demonstrate both knowledge of and experience in using various types of technical analysis; it also provides a number of different charts covering one specific market (often an equity), which must be analyzed as though for a Fund Manager. Syllabus and required reading list, as well as previous exam papers, are available on receipt of application and fees.
