To become CIMA-certified, all candidates must:
Current Member | Becoming a Member | Nonmember | |
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Fee (USD) | $600 | $995 | $1,095 |
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Candidates who pass the initial application phase must complete an executive education program from one of the following institutions:
Visit the Investments & Wealth Institute website for more information on executive education costs.
Candidates must wait at least 30 days before re-attempting the CIMA® exam.
Member | Nonmember | |
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Fee (USD) | $225 | $325 |
Current Member | Becoming a Member | Nonmember | |
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Fee (USD) | $275 | $620 | $895 |
Upon earning your CIMA® certification, you are required to renew your credential every 2 years. Visit the Investments & Wealth Institute website for more information.
According to the IWI, the cost to obtain the CIMA designation—including all fees, executive education, and exam prep—ranges from $5,000 to $9,000. This is a sizable investment, but consider the potential for return based on these figures from IWI:
CIMA-certified advisors also report increased confidence, competence, and compensation compared to other financial advisors.