Chicago Booth School of Business Offers a New Hybrid Executive Education Program for Advisors Who Want to Earn CIMA® Certification
January 28, 2019
This unique educational format combines live, on-demand and an
in-person classroom experience at the Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/CIMA?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#CIMAlt;/agt;–Investments
& Wealth Institute® and the University of Chicago
Booth School of Business announced a new registered education program
for advanced financial advisors pursuing CIMA® certification
– Chicago
Booth CIMA Education Program. This program allows candidates to
learn the CIMA curriculum at their own pace, while also providing an
opportunity to engage with Chicago Booth faculty through a combination
of live-online and video on-demand instruction. In addition, candidates
may elect to attend a two-day intensive CIMA® exam
preparation workshop which will be offered in-person beginning May 2019.
Program benefits include:
- A new flexible format delivered over three months.
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A personalized study schedule that includes pre-reading, lectures,
practice problem solving, online reviews and quizzes in an easy-to-use
state-of-the-art learning platform. -
Continuous feedback from faculty on quiz and problem-solving exercises
through online learning tools and live online review sessions. -
Learning designed around a cohort experience, which allows
participants to build community, learn from each other, and expand
their network. -
Led by a team of top Chicago Booth faculty and experienced
practitioners who are dedicated to providing thorough and rigorous
education for CIMA certification.
“We have a long-established relationship with Chicago Booth and are
excited to have them offer CIMA candidates a premier-quality education
using a unique and practical learning modality,” said Sean R. Walters,
CAE®, Investments & Wealth Institute chief executive officer.
The Investments & Wealth Institute has administered the CIMA
certification program for 30 years as the premier international,
technical portfolio construction program for advisors, planners and
consultants. The process for earning the CIMA
certification includes a comprehensive background check, three-years
minimum experience, completion of a registered
executive education program, adherence to a Code
of Professional Responsibility, and passing a 140-question, 5-hour examination.
CIMA certification is one of only a handful of designations worldwide
that has earned accreditation under an international standard for
personnel certification (ANSI/ISO
17024).
“We are pleased to bring together top faculty and experienced
practitioners in a flexible format designed to help advisors achieve
CIMA certification,” said Mark Lewis, Executive Director, Executive
Education at Booth.
“Our approach provides candidates with clear instruction, real-world
examples, ample practice, and access to a curriculum designed for
success in their careers and on the CIMA certification exam,” said
Kathleen Fitzgerald, Chicago Booth Adjunct Associate Professor of
Strategic Management, Co-Faculty Director for Chicago Booth CIMA
Education Program.
The Chicago Booth CIMA Education Program and the two-day CIMA Exam Prep
Workshop are available to a wide range of financial professionals from
all advisory channels. The workshop will also be available to CIMA
candidates who are enrolled in other education programs but interested
in additional certification exam prep.
Immediately upon acceptance as a CIMA candidate, financial professionals
may enroll in the Chicago Booth CIMA Education Program at a cost of
$4,750, which includes tuition for the online course and two-day
workshop. The first cohort will be held 19 February through 10 May, 2019.
For More Information:
For additional information, contact Devon Coquillard, communications
manager, dcoquillard@i-w.org,
303-850-3202.
CIMA certification: www.investmentsandwealth.org/CIMA.
Chicago Booth CIMA Education Program: www.chicagobooth.edu/executiveeducation/programs/finance/cima-certification.
About the Investments & Wealth Institute®
Established in 1985, the Investments & Wealth Institute, formerly IMCA,
is a professional association, advanced education provider, and
standards body for financial advisors, investment consultants, and
wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics. Investments & Wealth
Institute administers three certifications, Certified Investment
Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private
Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Retirement Management
Advisor® (RMA®). Through its publications, live
events, online courses, assessment-based certificate programs, and
advanced certifications, the Institute delivers premier-quality,
practical education to advanced practitioners in more than 38 countries.
Contacts
Investments & Wealth Institute
Devon Coquillard
Communications
Manager
dcoquillard@i-w.org
303-850-3202