About the CAIA Association

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education.  The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter.  Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a network of almost 10,000 investment leaders located in 90+ countries. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to alternative investing. CAIA is considered a leading authority on industry trends and developments worldwide.  For more information, please visit CAIA. 

CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST (CAIA) designation: CAIA® is the globally-recognized credential for professionals managing, analyzing, distributing, or regulating alternative investments. 

CAIA Curriculum
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst program provides a broad-based curriculum in alternative investments. The program covers the main areas of hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, real assets, private equity, and structured products.

• CAIA Charter Program Description
• Curriculum – Level I and Level II highlights

Members of WAVE are entitled to a 10% discount off the exam fees. WAVE Discount Code for CAIA Exams - Assoc-coupon. Only one code may be used per exam registration. Register by clicking here.

CAIA Exams: Both CAIA exams are held semi-annually in March and September at testing centers worldwide.

• CAIA Exam Dates
• CAIA Registration and Program Process
• CAIA Exam Locations

Dates to Know

• Registration Opens – Monday, April 5, 2021
• Early Registration Closes – Monday, May 17, 2021
• Registration Closes – Monday, August 9, 2021
  
  

Process for registration for on-line proctored exam: Registrants will be given the option to opt-in to an online proctored exam and, if this selection is made, will be sent information for technical requirements and scheduling.

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