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How to get an A.I. education?

Thursday, August 16, 2007

From Benedicte Gravrand, Geneva: Are you or planning to be involved in the world of alternative investments as a fund manager, a risk manager, an investor, an analyst, an accountant, a lawyer, in marketing, in investor relations, in the back-office…? True, you can learn all about alternative investments on the ground. However, to get an edge and enter the A.I. world with good basic knowledge and knowledge on the latest developments, you can also study, pass exams and get a recognised certification. The CAIA was designed to do just that. Now, over 1,100 people worldwide have the CAIA designation.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® is a non-profit, independent professional organization. The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation, or CAIA, is the AI industry's first and only specialized educational standard. The first item on its mission statement states: provide members with a comprehensive knowledge of alternative investments. The association's daily operations are conducted by a staff of 10 located in Amherst, MA, New York, and Singapore. 

Nelson LACEY (NL), professor of Finance at the University of Massachusetts and director of examination at CAIA, and CAIA director of marketing Mary Westervelt (MW) explained to Opalesque what the CAIA is all about:

Value of the CAIA designation and benefits NL - The objective of CAIA was to fill the need in the market for ......................

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