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CAIA Level I Exam Preparation

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Ensuring Your Success at Both Levels of the CAIA Program

CAIA Level I

The CAIA Level I exam tests your knowledge of the tools used to analyze alternative investments, while also establishing a foundational understanding of alternative asset types. Level I is a multiple-choice exam.

CAIA Level II

The CAIA Level II exam tests your ability to apply the tools learned in Level I to analyze and invest in alternative investments. Level II has a multiple-choice portion and a constructed response (essay) portion.

2026 CAIA Level I Exam Study Packages

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CAIA Level I Exam FAQs

Important CAIA Level I Exam Dates

Find out when you need to register to sit for your CAIA Level I exam.

September 2026

Level I Exam Window

August 31, 2026 - September 11, 2026

Registration Opens

April 13, 2026

Early Registration Deadline

June 8, 2026

Registration Closes

August 3, 2026

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