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CFA Institute Offerings

An established provider of professional learning resources for more than 70 years, CFA Institute helps investment professionals excel in an increasingly dynamic and complex industry. CFA Institute offers certificates—for a variety of roles within the investment industry—affirming the knowledge and skills of the learners who have earned them.

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CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate

Prepare yourself to meet the growing demand for ESG investing skills with a sustainable investing certification. The Sustainable Investing Certificate gives you the ability to incorporate ESG factors (environmental, social, and governance) into your investment decision-making process—capabilities that are increasingly sought after.

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CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate

The Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate is for investment professionals who want the skills needed to integrate climate principles into valuations and portfolio building, conduct scenario analysis, and communicate their insights effectively.

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CFA Institute Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM^®) Program

The Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM^®) Program leverages the expertise of CFA Institute, the respected global leader in investment education, ethics, and standards, to deliver practice-based approaches and develop skills for effective investment performance evaluation and manager selection.

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CFA Institute Investment Foundations^® Certificate

The Investment Foundations^® Certificate prepares learners with the foundational skills to compete in the investment industry. It is designed specifically for those aspiring to a career in the investment industry or currently working within support roles across the investment and finance industries, including those in marketing, sales, project management, human resources, IT, and legal.

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CFA Institute Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate

Built on globally recognized CFA Program content, the Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate is designed to give you a foundational understanding of these growing investment classes including the key attributes and differences between private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, commodities, and hedge funds.

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CFA Institute Private Equity Certificate

The Private Equity Certificate is an intermediate level certificate that focuses on practical skills and outcomes expected of an analyst or associate in a private equity firm. Built on globally recognized CFA Program content, it provides job-ready skills to build robust LBO (leveraged buyout) models, apply financial modeling techniques, analyze private market investments, assess deals, and leverage value creation strategies.

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CFA Institute Advanced Private Equity Certificate

Acquire the advanced tools, strategies, and skills needed to excel in private equity. The CFA Institute Advanced Private Equity Certificate equips you with cutting-edge expertise in deal sourcing, financial modeling, debt valuation, and portfolio governance—helping you gain a competitive edge in the private equity field. Note that you need to have completed the Private Equity Certificate before registering for this advanced certificate.

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