Subject: CFA alternatives: 3 financial qualifications that could be a fit for you

3 alternative qualifications to the CFA exam to consider
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3 alternative financial qualifications to consider

If you're considering other financial qualifications, CAIA has several that may be just what you need:

Check them out below, or through the links provided. As always, if you have any questions just let me know!


Zee Tan, 300Hours

Add Alternatives to Your Investment Career

Join the elite class of dual CFA + CAIA Charterholders.

  • Deepen your understanding of growing alternative asset classes.
  • Diversify your portfolios—and your career potential.
  • Skip Level I and earn your CAIA credential with only ONE exam.
  • CFA Society Members get 10% off registration.

How CAIA complements CFA ➔

CAIA Exam Registration Now Open

  • Sign up to take the CAIA Level II exam in March 2022 through the Stackable Credential Program!
  • The new Level II curriculum helps you to think like an allocator with a top-down approach to managing diversified portfolios.
  • Level II now includes updates on ESG, due diligence, and emerging managers.

Learn about CAIA curriculum ➔

Earn the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate

Not ready to pursue the CAIA Charter? You can still learn the core concepts of alts through the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments program.

  • 20 one-hour modules online
  • Engaging, conversational video format
  • Created by CAIA’s alts experts
  • And verified students enjoy a reduced rate of $295

Who benefits from FAI ➔

Become a Financial Data Specialist

Data science is transforming the investment industry. Professionals who can master new skills in big data, data mining, and machine learning are in high demand.

The FDP Charter can equip you to make better data and analytics-driven investment decisions

Introduction to FDP Charter ➔