Curriculum & Study Tools

The CAIA curriculum is the only written preparation material endorsed by the CAIA Association. In addition to the study materials available below, the CAIA Curriculum is a CAIA Charter Candidate's best source of study materials!

The CAIA Curriculum:
Built by Investors, for investors

Included with your program registration at no additional cost, our official curriculum is updated regularly to incorporate relevant, practical industry developments and the latest academic research.

NOTE: Both the digital and print curriculum are only applicable for the calendar year. For example: the 2024 CAIA curriculum in both print and digital should be studied for exams taken in either March 2024 or September 2024. Use of prior editions is not recommended. 

 Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I

CAIA Level I

Registered Candidates receive free access to the digital curriculum and have the option to purchase a print version. Required additional program materials can be downloaded below.

 

Purchase Print

 

Alternative Investments: CAIA Level II

CAIA Curriculum L2

Registered Candidates receive free access to the digital curriculum and have the option to purchase a print version. Required additional program materials can be downloaded below.

 

Purchase Print

 

Required Level I Additional Materials:

View the LI Errata here | Updated November 21, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Required Level II Additional Materials:

View the LII Errata here | Updated November 21, 2023