CERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING
Make your impact. CFA UK's Certificate in Impact Investing is available now. Sign up today.
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Impact investing has the potential to fundamentally reshape the investment industry. Impact takes sustainable investing further – it's a method of investing that helps you deliver positive returns, and positive outcomes, with intent. As clients demand more information about what their investments are financing, it’s time to reshape your approach to investing.
It's time to make your impact.
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
WHAT IS THE CERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING?
Are you ready to make your impact? The CFA UK Level 4 Certificate in Impact Investing is designed to help you enhance your knowledge in the growing field of impact investing. Impact investing is where investments are made with the intention of generating positive societal or environmental impact alongside financial returns. You’ll learn the essential knowledge and skills to understand and integrate impact throughout the full investment chain.
REGISTER YOUR INTERESTWHY SHOULD I TAKE THE CERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING?
- The full introduction: The Certificate in Impact Investing introduces you to impact investing, how to apply it across the investment life-cycle, and how to integrate it into your investment practice.
- Leading the way: Impact is the first qualification of its kind for anyone looking to invest with impact – learn new skills from a cutting-edge curriculum and put your knowledge one step ahead of the competition.
- By investors, for investors: You won’t just learn the theory behind impact – you’ll gain practical tools and techniques to deliver your own, developed by industry experts who are doing it already.
- Responding to demand: As consumer demand for sustainable change grows, the industry needs to respond – put yourself in the best position to invest for positive outcomes and exceed your clients’ expectations.
- Take your talent further: The Certificate in Impact Investing is designed to help you grow your talent, build your knowledge and take your career forward with a qualification the industry is looking for.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE CERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING?
If you’re an investment professional who wants to know more about impact investing, then this qualification is for you. There are no formal entry requirements to take the Certificate in Impact Investing, but you should have a good understanding of the investment process.
CERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Qualification Title
CFA UK Level 4 Certificate in Impact Investing
Entry Criteria
No formal entry requirements, but you should have a good understanding of the investment process
Exam Registration and Online Learning Materials
£520
Exam Resit Fee
£375
Official Training Manual (Hard Copy)
£100
Syllabus
Syllabus Version 1, tested from 01/03/24 to 28/02/25
Number of Questions
65
Time Allowed for Exam
1 hour and 30 minutes
Total Qualification Time
131 hours
Pass Mark
Between 60 and 70%
Pass Rate
Between 65 and 80%
CERTIFICATE IN IMPACT INVESTING SPECIFICATION
Take a look at the qualification specification to discover key facts you need to know about the Certificate in Impact Investing.
ALL THE DETAILSOFFICIAL TRAINING MANUAL
The Certificate in Impact Investing Training Manual provides dedicated coverage of the syllabus and learning outcomes with worked examples, key facts and self-assessment questions.
GET YOUR GUIDEESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Want to know more about the Certificate? Explore all the essential information you’ll need to take the exams and transform your career.
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YOUR IMPACT SYLLABUS
Impact investing has the potential to fundamentally reshape the investment industry. The syllabus for the Certificate in Impact Investing gives you the knowledge at the cutting edge of investments.
We will be testing Version 1 of the Certificate in Impact Investing syllabus. Each syllabus version has a corresponding Official Training Manual (OTM) version. Candidates should ensure that they are studying from the correct syllabus and OTM version.
SYLLABUS
SPECIMEN PAPER
TRAINING PROVIDERS
Currently, there is one training provider that offers study support on the Certificate in Impact Investing.
Please note that CFA UK does not currently operate a formal endorsement process.
QUARTIC
Quartic
info@quartic.co
+44 (0)20 7776 7500
GOT A QUESTION?
Want to know anything more about the Certificate in Impact Investing? Here’s some of the questions we often get asked.
If you have any other questions that aren’t covered here or on our FAQ’s area, contact our team at qualifications@cfauk.org.
Where can I buy the learning materials for the Certificate in Impact Investing?
The Certificate in Impact Investing examination registration and learning materials are sold as a bundle. At this time, it is not possible for candidates to only purchase learning materials.
Can I purchase a hard copy of the learning materials?
During the registration process, you will be offered the opportunity to add hardcopy learning materials to your purchase. If you are already registered, you are able to purchase hardcopy learning materials retroactively through the CFA UK Candidate Area.
How do I access the learning materials on the secure platform?
Upon entering your CFA UK Candidate Area, you will be presented with a link to the learning materials platform. Once on the platform, you will be asked to input your username and password (the same as the Candidate Area) and your learning materials will be immediately viewable.
How long do I have access to the learning materials?
Online learning materials are available through the secure platform for the duration of your registration + 2 years. You will receive all syllabus updates, free of charge, through the secure platform as soon as they are available.
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