The AFA Certification Guide
What you need to know about certification, the exam and how to prepare. Reference pages, updated as circumstances change.
AFA certification at a glance
What the AFA certification is, who organises it, what it requires, and what a revision platform can and cannot do for you.
How the exam is conducted, module by module
Duration, format and fees for each module of the AFA certification. This is not a single exam: each module has its own set of rules.
How to prepare for the AFA exam
A method for preparing for the AFA certification: theory first, followed by practical training in real-world conditions, and targeted revision focusing on identified weaknesses.
Why aim for 80 per cent when the exam only requires 60 per cent?
A practice score that is just below the official threshold is no guarantee of success. It’s what that margin actually makes up for on the day of the exam.
Training under real-world conditions
The stopwatch, the inability to turn back time, an abandoned set counted as a failure. Why training has to be uncomfortable to be effective.
The mistakes that cause competent candidates to fail
It is almost never a lack of knowledge that causes people to fail, but rather the way they prepare. The six most common pitfalls.
How much does AFA certification cost?
A breakdown of AFA exam fees, module by module, and the difference between the cost of the official exam and that of the preparatory course. Up-to-date and verified figures.
AFA certification: which module should you start with?
You cannot choose the order in which you take the AFA modules. Why you must start with ‘Skills’, and how to choose the next modules based on your profession.