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The CAIA Charter gives you professional credibility, access, and connections. The rigorous, self-directed two-level qualifying exam covers the alternative asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, managed futures, as well as real assets, risk management and professional ethics.
Hold a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, and have more than one year of professional experience, or alternatively have at least four years of professional experience. Professional experience is defined as full-time employment in a professional capacity within the regulatory, banking, financial, or related fields.
CAIA Level-I | CAIA Level-II |
1: Professional Standards and Ethics 2: Introduction to Alternative Investments 3: Real Assets 4: Hedge Funds 5: Private Equity 6: Structured Products 7: Risk Management and Portfolio Management |
1: Professional Standards and Ethics 2: Current and Integrated Topics 3: Asset Allocation and Institutional Investors 4: Private Equity 5: Real Assets 6: Commodities 7: Hedge Funds and Managed Futures 8: Structured Products |
CAIA Level-I | CAIA Level-II |
200 multiple-choice questions with an optional 30-minute break between each section. Sections 1 and 2 each consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, which measure candidates’ knowledge of the CAIA Level I curriculum | 100 multiple-choice questions and three sets of constructed-response (essay-type) questions that measure candidates’ knowledge of the CAIA Level II curriculum |
CAIA Level-I | CAIA Level-II |
4 hours with an optional 30-minute break between each section | 2 hours to complete the multiple-choice question section and 2 hours to complete the constructed-response section |
CAIA Level-I | CAIA Level-II |
Exam cycles occur in March and September |
First-Time Level I | First-Time Level II | |||
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Early* | Standard | Early* | Standard | |
Exam registration | 1150 $ | 1250 $ | 1150 $ | 1250 $ |
Program enrollment | 400 $ | 400 $ | ||
1550 $ | 1650 $ | 1150 $ | 1250 $ |
CAIA exams are administered in computerized format exclusively at proctored Pearson VUE test centers around the globe.
In House Program
Live lectures at your place in an interactive way,where you interact with your peers and instructor. If you want to learn in a competitive environment of around 10-15 students than this option is highly recommended.
On Campus
Weekend & Week days options
One to One
You & Exclusive Trainer for you-highly interactive
Self study
Where you can’t come to Campus for study and wish to have distance learning option
Berkeley Middle East ensures 96% pass rate through following indicators:
• Learning session by using Flashcards focusing on accurate knowledge development required to comprehend the CAIA curriculum.
• Exam practice sessions enable candidates to develop skills required to encounter real exams.
• Individual home assignments are exclusive past papers most likely to re-appear in exams.
• Class discussions & participation enables students to comprehend the theoretical concepts with practical examples.
• Berkeley internal testing systems are comprehensive to prepare candidates for real exams.
• Full compliance with CAIA standards and guidelines for preparation and study requirements and methodology.
• Thousands of satisfied students from all over the world. (Watch our Student Testimonial)

Where you can’t come to campus for study and wish to have distance learning option or self-study option.
Berkeley Study-Kit includes,
• Berkeley Video Lectures
• Berkeley Practice Video Lectures
• Berkeley Examination Tips
• Online Support
• Access Until You Pass
• Study Planner
• Personal Mentor
In order to understand course content, we have uploaded 10-15 min each video for a demonstration. We strongly recommend to watch for comprehensive learning. In case you require full video sessions please contact us for further details.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS - CFA, FRM & CAIA
CFA | FRM | CAIA | |
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CONDUCTED BY | CFA Institute USA | Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) | CAIA Association |
OBJECTIVES & FOCUS | Focus on banking, investments, capital markets, risk, portfolio management & financial analysis | Focus on risk planning and management by using qualitative and complex quantitative methods | Focus on Alternative Investments by focusing on risk and portfolio management. |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES & ROLES | Banker, Chief investment Officer, Investment Banking, Portfolio Manager, Fund Manager, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Equity Research Officer | Chief risk officer, Risk Manager, Fund risk strategy analyst | Chief Investment Officer, Chief Risk Analyst, Investment Systems Analyst,Investment Associate,Portfolio Manager, Fund Manager |
KEY DIFFERENCES | CFA is a gold qualification and it focusing on capital market, regulation, banks, stocks , investments in large. It is very suitable for those want to multiply money and have great interest in financial and money markets. | It focuses on Risk Management as Risk has become very important in general market condition so most of banks and MNC hiring risk managers | It is a great qualification who want to work as fund managers, mergers, portfolio manager, and working in profession works other than banking channels. |
AVERAGE SALARY | US$100K/Annually | US$60K/Annually | US$80K/Annually |
PASSING RATE IN BERKELEY | 96% | 94% | 98% |
WHO CAN DO | Anyone | Anyone | Anyone |
COURSE OUTLINE |
CFA (USA) Level-I: Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Markets, Equity and Fixed Income, Derivatives and Alternative Investments CFA (USA) Level-II: Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods for Valuation, Economics for Valuation, Financial Report and Analysis, Corporate Finance, Equity, Alternatives Investments, Fixed Income, Derivative Investments CFA (USA) Level-III: Behavioral Finance, Capital Market Investments, Asset Allocation, Fixed-Income, Equity Portfolio management, Alternative Investments for Portfolio Management, Risk Management & Applications of Derivatives, Execution of Portfolio Decisions, Monitoring & Rebalancing |
FRM (USA) Part-I: Foundations of Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Markets and Products, Valuation and Risk Models FRM (USA) Part-II: Market Risk Measurement and Management, Credit Risk Measurement and Management, Operational and Integrated Risk Management, Risk Management and Investment Management, Current Issues in Financial Markets |
CAIA Level 1 CAIA Level II Introduction to Alternative Investments, Real Assets, Commodities, Private Equity, Structured Products, Risk Management and Portfolio Management, Hedge Funds and Managed Futures, Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management, Risk and Risk Management, Manager Selection, Due Diligence, and Regulation, Professional Standards and Ethics
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EXAM FORMAT |
CFA (USA) Level-I: 240 Multiple Choice Questions - 120 in Morning Session of Exam and 120 in Afternoon Session of Exam CFA (USA) Level-II: 20 Item Set Questions - 10 in Morning Session of Exam and 10 in Afternoon Session of Exam CFA (USA) Level-III: 10-15 Essay Questions in Morning Session of Exam and 10 in Afternoon Session of Exam |
FRM (USA) Part-I: 100 Multiple Choice Questions FRM (USA) Part-II: 80 Multiple Choice Questions |
The CAIA Level I exam is composed of 200 multiple-choice questions that measure candidates’ knowledge of the CAIA Level I curriculum. The CAIA Level II exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions and three sets of constructed-response (essay-type) questions that measure candidate's knowledge of the CAIA Level II curriculum. |
EXAM DURATION |
CFA (USA) Level-I: There are 2 sessions of 3 hours each on exam day. CFA (USA) Level-II: There are 2 sessions of 3 hours each on exam day. CFA (USA) Level-III: There are 2 sessions of 3 hours each on exam day. |
4 hours | Examinations are computer-based. Each exam is divided into two two-hour sections, separated by an optional break |
EXAM DATES | June & December | May and November | March and September |
EXAM LOCATION | Anywhere in the world | Anywhere in the world | Anywhere in the world |
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