Career Details

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Level I

Description

By completing the program and becoming a member of the CAIA Association, you earn the right to use the CAIA designation - The Global Mark of Distinction in Alternative Investments. In addition, you obtain networking access to others in this specialized field, as well as ongoing educational opportunities and a variety of industry resource discounts.

Certifying Organization

CAIA Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Certificate name

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Certifying Organization

Investments and Wealth Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Chartered Certified Asset Manager

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Financial Management

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Commercial Investment Member

Certifying Organization

National Association of Realtors

Type

B - Advanced

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