CAIA — Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

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Fee structure confirmed and refined: one-time enrollment fee $400 USD, PLUS per-level exam registration fee of $995 (early registration, e.g. by 2026-06-08 for the Sept 2026 window) to $1,395 (standard registration), applying separately to Level I and Level II. Digital curriculum included in registration fee.

Issuer
CAIA Association
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Investment Analysis & Asset Management
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$1,395 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Membership requires a bachelor's degree + 1 year of professional experience, or 4 years of experience

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 1 year, $350/yr maintenance fee. Renew by none.

Annual CAIA membership dues (approx. USD 350) and ethics attestation; voluntary professional development

Recognition

Leading designation for alternative investments (private equity, hedge funds, real assets, digital assets)

Related certifications

Career paths that include CAIA

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