Subject: [Read] IMC as a possible alternative to CFA exam

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6 new + updated articles • 222 days to exam

With the CFA exam postponed, alternative qualifications are at the top of candidates' minds.


Another alternative that CFA candidates consider is the Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

Our freshly-rewritten guide to the IMC is included below, along with curated guides on CAIA and how to best handle the CFA postponement.


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Zee Tan, 300Hours

IMC (Investment Management Certificate): A Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

Did you know that in certain situations, the IMC qualification can be more suitable than taking on the CFA exams?

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Which Financial Qualification Should You Choose? CFA vs. CAIA, FRM and IMC

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Thinking about other qualifications? Follow our guide to find out which is best for you.

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The Definitive Guide to the CAIA Exams

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This new guide is packed with the latest information that will aid your decision making on CAIA certification.

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The CFA Candidate's Guide to the CAIA Exams

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Considering the CAIA exams? We turn to John Bowman, CAIA Association Managing Director for some tips

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CFA Exams Postponed? Here are 10 Alternative Courses You Can Complete while Self-Isolating

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CFA Exam Postponed: All the Latest Info and FAQs

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The weeks following the CFA exam postponement announcement, there have been new updates and decisions by CFA Institute. Here's the latest info.

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