The CAIA Charter is the globally recognised credential for professionals managing, analyzing, distributing, or regulating alternative investments. The CAIA Charter designation is the highest standard of achievement in alternative investment education and provides deep knowledge, demonstrated expertise, and global credibility in alternative investment.
Program Highlights
 | 70+ Hours Live Online Interactive Class |  | Qualified & Industry Experienced Faculty |
 | LMS Dashboard For Students Performance Monitor and Feedback |  | Topic Wise Quizes & Updated Curriculum Based Real Exam Like Mock Tests |
 | Comprehensive Study Material Designed By Subject Experts |  | Expert Support |
 | Accredited Course |  | Course Completion Certificate |
Upcoming Live Online Batches
Week-end Batches | |||
| 2nd March | Sat - Sun | 12 Weeks | 03:30 PM - 06:30 PM (IST) |
| 6th April | Sat - Sun | 12 Weeks | 03:30 PM - 06:30 PM (IST) |
Weekdays Batches | |||
| 4th March | Mon - Thur | 12 Weeks | 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM (IST) |
| 8th April | Mon - Thur | 12 Weeks | 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM (IST) |
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Exam Topic & Weights: Level I
| Topic Area | Approx Exam Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Professional Standards and Ethics | 15-25 |
| Introduction to Alternative Investments | 20-28 |
| Real Assets | 11-17 |
| Hedge Funds | 12-20 |
| Private Equity | 11-17 |
| Structured Products | 10-14 |
| Total | 100 |
How to become CAIA Charter Holder:
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Pass Levels I & II exams, conducted in March & September.
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Hold the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree and more than one year of professional experience (or alternatively a minimum of four years of professional financial services experience)
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Agree to abide by the Membership Agreement, provide two professional references and pay the annual membership
Examination Format:
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The Level I & II examination, administered twice annually.
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It is a four-hour computer-administered examination.
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The format of Level I examination is composed of 200 multiple choice questions.
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The format of the Level II examination includes 100 multiple-choice questions in section 1, and three multi-part constructed response (essay-type) questions in section 2.
Exam Fees: September 2020 Exam
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Program Enrollment US $400
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Level I Exam Registration US $1150 (Early) / US $1250 ( Standard)
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Early registration deadline – 13th May 2020.
* Level I Exam Window : Aug 31 – Sep 11, 2020.
FAQ’s
In India the June 2017 exam conducted through Pearson VUE test centres in 5 cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai & New Delhi. Exams are conducted in the month of March & September.
Yes. Over 80 countries have registered for the program. Candidates from thousands of financial institutions have taken the exams, including prime brokers and banks; advisory, consulting, asset management, and accounting firms; public and private pensions, foundations, family offices, insurance companies, professors and industry regulators. Several organisations, including the SEC, PAAMCO, Citigroup, and CSFB, now use the CAIA examinations as an essential part of their professional alternatives training program.
The program consists of a two-tier exam process through which one may earn the CAIA charter designation offered by the CAIA Association. The CAIA charter is the global mark of distinction in alternative investments.
No. There are no prerequisites for the course.
Candidates are provided with information about their quartile rankings for each section of the Exam.
September 2016 Exams Pass Rates: CAIA LEVEL I: 61%, CAIA LEVEL II: 66%.
As a candidate you can enrol for an exam any time, but for early registration you will get discount in exam fee. So once you have decided when to appear for the exam, you can register with the institute for that exam date. For more details on exam visit https://caia.org
In India the June 2017 exam conducted through Pearson VUE test centres in 5 cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai & New Delhi. Exams are conducted in the month of March & September.
Yes. Over 80 countries have registered for the program. Candidates from thousands of financial institutions have taken the exams, including prime brokers and banks; advisory, consulting, asset management, and accounting firms; public and private pensions, foundations, family offices, insurance companies, professors and industry regulators. Several organisations, including the SEC, PAAMCO, Citigroup, and CSFB, now use the CAIA examinations as an essential part of their professional alternatives training program.
The program consists of a two-tier exam process through which one may earn the CAIA charter designation offered by the CAIA Association. The CAIA charter is the global mark of distinction in alternative investments.
No. There are no prerequisites for the course.
Candidates are provided with information about their quartile rankings for each section of the Exam.
September 2016 Exams Pass Rates: CAIA LEVEL I: 61%, CAIA LEVEL II: 66%.
As a candidate you can enrol for an exam any time, but for early registration you will get discount in exam fee. So once you have decided when to appear for the exam, you can register with the institute for that exam date. For more details on exam visit https://caia.org
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