Skip to main content

Important Disclaimer: FINRA does not approve or endorse any professional credential or designation. Learn More >>

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

While not mandatory, candidates are strongly encouraged to have foundational knowledge of the financial service industry and have completed a college corporate finance course and an introduction to statistics course.

Designation Training Requirements

Self-study curriculum materials

Designation Exam Type

Two in-person, proctored exams

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

None

Investor Complaint Process

Complaints may be submitted via email at [email protected].

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None