Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) is the premier certification for financial advisors and investment consultants and one of the only professional certifications in financial services to meet international accreditation and quality standards.
The CIMA® certification requires advisors to meet rigorous standards:
- Experience: At least three years of relevant financial services experience and a clean regulatory record
- Ethics: Comply with the Institute Code of Professional Responsibility or lose the certification
- Education: Complete executive education at a top 25 global business school
- Exam: Pass a stringent five-hour examination
- Continuing Competency: Stay updated on industry trends, laws, and products with 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours of ethics education
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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CIMA®” and “Certified Investment Management Analyst℠.” Use of CIMA® and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst℠ signifies that the user has successfully completed The Institute's initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
