Watch a video about CIMA^® certification! CIMA professionals talk about how the certification program has been a difference maker in their careers, given them the confidence to handle complex situations, and enjoy their careers even more.

The CIMA certification program is the only credential designed specifically for financial professionals who want to attain a level of competency as an advanced investment consultant. The CIMA professional integrates a complex body of investment knowledge to provide objective investment advice and guidance to individuals and institutions. That knowledge is applied systematically and ethically to assist clients in making prudent investment decisions.

Special offer for CIMA candidates! To help you study for and earn the CIMA certification, IMCA is offering the CIMA Qualification Exam Review course free of charge for three months if you are a CIMA candidate and IMCA member. This online test prep provides you with an overview of key investment management topics and six practice exams. The program regularly costs $595 for non-IMCA members and $395 for members for 11 months of access.

If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please click here to download and complete the Qualification Exam Review registration form and return it to us by email, fax at 303.770.1812, or mail at 5619 DTC Parkway Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Please allow 48 business hours for processing. Contact Renee Robins, Learning Manager, at education@imca.org or 303.850.3084 with any questions.

Listen to a webinar hosted by IMCA's executive director and CEO Sean Walters. Why CIMA Certification is The New Standard for Investment Advice discusses industry trends and restoring trust in financial markets, and provides valuable information about CIMA certification and IMCA. Click here to listen to the audio portion, and click here to download the presentation.

The CIMA certification program requires that candidates meet all eligibility requirements, including experience, education, examination, and ethics. There are five steps you must complete to earn the certification:

1. Submit CIMA Certification Program Application, fee, and undergo background check
2. Pass the online Qualification Examination
3. Schedule into and complete education program with Registered Education Provider
4. Submit Certification Examination Application and fee and pass the online Certification Examination
5. Sign licensing agreement, submit initial certification fee, and agree to adhere to IMCA’s Code of Professional Responsibility, Standards of Practice, and Rules and Guidelines for Use of the Marks.

Applicants must complete and submit the CIMA Certification Program Application and application fee (for current application fees, click here). The application requests contact information, work experience including the details of three years of financial services experience, and disclosure of any complaints and regulatory actions. Submission of an application will result in a background check conducted by IMCA’s legal staff. Applications are valid for two years from the date they are processed by IMCA. Apply today by downloading the application or learn more about the program through the Candidate Handbook.