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CAIA® is the globally recognised credential for professionals involved in managing, analysing, distributing, or regulating alternative investments. Numerous professionals benefit from obtaining a CAIA designation, including asset allocators, risk managers, analysts, portfolio managers, traders, and marketing specialists.
To become a CAIA charterholder, you need to pass both the CAIA Level 1 and Level 2 examinations in the CAIA Program. Fortunately, Edge Designations prepares you for these important assessments, which are administered by the CAIA Association. This reputable organisation, dedicated to alternative investments, represents professionals in over 95 countries.
The CAIA Program consists of two levels:
Typically, each level of the CAIA Program requires about 200-250 hours of study. To support you effectively, Edge Designations offers various learning options tailored to different needs. You can choose to:
For more details, find additional information about each of these options in the expandable windows below.
Additionally, the downloadable document provides further information about the Level 1 and Level 2 exams, including registration details with the CAIA Association.
Delivery: Online
Other info: Consists of revision notes, revision videos, and three full practice exams. The notes revise the entire syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable. Videos take you through the revision notes, page by page, over 18-20 hours in total. The practice exams mimic the actual exam, and are delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, which provides excellent constructive feedback. There are three full practice exams, each of which consists of two 100 mark evaluations. A PDF formula sheet covers every formula required in the exam.
Cost: R8,000 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: Consists of revision notes, revision videos, and three full practice exams. The notes revise the entire syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable. Videos take you through the revision notes, page by page, over 18-20 hours in total. The practice exams mimic the actual exam, and are delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, which provides excellent constructive feedback. There are three full practice exams, each of which consists of two 100 mark evaluations. A PDF formula sheet covers every formula required in the exam.
Cost: R3,000 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: The notes are comprehensive, covering every single learning outcome in the syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable.
Cost: R1,750 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: The notes are comprehensive, covering every single learning outcome in the syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable.
Cost: R1,500 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: The practice exams mimic the actual exam, and are delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, which provides excellent constructive feedback. There are three full practice exams, each of which consists of two 100 mark evaluations.
Cost: R1,250 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: Includes a full set of 58 pre-recorded classes, a full set of notes, a question bank, and a formula sheet. The notes are comprehensive, covering every single learning outcome in the syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable. Videos take you through the set of notes, page by page, to cover every single learning outcome in the syllabus. Each video is about 45-60 minutes long. The question bank is delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, and is also available as a PDF. There are more than 1,000 questions, covering every learning outcome in the syllabus. A PDF formula sheet covers every formula required in the exam.
Cost: R8,000 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: Consists of revision notes, revision videos, and three full practice exams. The notes revise the entire syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable. Videos take you through the revision notes, page by page, over 18-20 hours in total. The practice exams mimic the actual exam, and are delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, which provides excellent constructive feedback. There are three full practice exams, each of which consists of two 100 mark evaluations. A PDF formula sheet covers every formula required in the exam.
Cost: R3,500 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: The notes are comprehensive, covering every single learning outcome in the syllabus. Notes are in PDF format, and are downloadable and printable.
Cost: R1,750 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: The question bank is delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, and is also available as a PDF. There are more than 1,000 questions, covering every learning outcome in the syllabus.
Cost: R1,500 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
Delivery: Online
Other info: The practice exams mimic the actual exam, and are delivered via Edge Designations’ intuitive online platform, which provides excellent constructive feedback. There are three full practice exams, each of which consists of two 100 mark evaluations.
Cost: R1,250 (VAT not applicable). Best price guaranteed
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For more than 20 years, Edge Designations has offered courses of exceptional value to finance professionals. Edge’s finance and investment training is approved by the CFA® Institute, the Global Association of Risk Professionals, and the CAIA® Association.
The team leader, lecturing across all levels and in all programmes, is Russell Jude, a charterholder of three top-flight global analyst designations – CFA®, FRM®, and CAIA® – and a CA(SA). Before becoming an expert trainer, Russell completed his accounting articles at Arthur Andersen, and spent almost a decade in private equity with Kagiso Ventures.
Candidates who learn with Edge earn more than a designation – they connect with experienced industry professionals, creating a network that enables them to integrate into the industry. Edge lives by the values of responsibility, integrity, passion, community and legacy, and encourages candidates to do the same.
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