CFA PMAI — CFA Institute Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate
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Self-paced online, 70-90 hours, 6-month access, assessed via knowledge checks.
- Issuer
- CFA Institute
- Industry
- Finance & Accounting
- Domain
- Investment Analysis & Asset Management
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $890 — verified 2026-09-27
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Renewal policy not catalogued yet — verify with the issuer.
Recognition
Foundational CFA Institute online certificate (5 courses: PE/private credit, real estate/infrastructure, commodities/digital assets, hedge funds); completion qualifies for CFA Institute Associate membership.