CAIA Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate

Issued by CAIA Association

Earners of the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate acquire a base of knowledge in alternative investments enabling them to comprehend, discuss, and position these asset classes with clients and within a portfolio.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Alternative Investments
Asset Allocation
Commodities
Commodity
Correlation
Diversification
Due Diligence
ESG
ESG Investment
Family Office
Financial Analyst
Hedge Funds
Investment Advisor
Junior Analyst
Liquid Alternatives
Private Equity
Real Assets
Risk Management

Earning Criteria

Complete 20 one-hour modules and successfully pass a 10-question quiz following each lesson. (Optional: 3 bonus modules and subsequent quiz)

Evidence

CAIA Fundamentals of Alternative Investment Certificate Program

Earner passed a 10-question quiz upon completing (at least) 20 1-hour modules of learning the core concepts of understanding and utilizing alternative investments. Three additional modules may also have been completed but are not required to earn the certificate.

CAIA Fundamentals of Alternative Investment Certificate

CAIA Fundamentals of Alternative Investment Certificate Program