CIM is administered by AAIFM (The American Association for Investment and Financial Management); one of the most renowned associations for financial management and investment in the United States. By earning CIM candidates demonstrate that they have mastered the investment management body of knowledge, obtained the skills of investment management, and committed to AAIFM core values and code of ethics. Earning your CIM designation not only broadens your skill set, it demonstrates a standardized level of industry knowledge, making you a recognized leader in investment management.

CIM Certification Preparation
If you are studying in order to prepare for the CIM exam; AAIFM provides candidates with training sessions for many of the exam questions. AAIFM also provide thorough training for the exam modules using its learning system through authorized training providers and prometric centers worldwide.

AAIFM CIM Recertification
Once you have passed the CIM exam and received your certification, you will need to stay up to date on developments in investment management practices. To prove you have maintained and updated your investment management knowledge and skills, AAIFM requires that you recertify every 4 years. (please refer to recertification for more info)

Requirement:
A passing score on the CIM Examination.
Bachelor Degree in any field and;
A minimum of two years experience in any related investment area (portfolio management, finance, accounting, investment…).

Exam Format:
The CIM (Certified Investment Manager) examination is a 3-hour exam, 100 multiple-choice questions examinations. The exam is given in booklet form.

Exam Outline:
1) Financial Markets
2) Valuation
3) Asset Returns and Portfolio Theory
4) Equity Markets
5) Foreign Exchange Market
6) Fixed-Income Markets
7) Derivatives
8) Portfolio Management

For more information on exams, schedules, requirement and fees please contact the American Certifications Center