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A current guide to CAIA Prometric testing, including the two-level CAIA Charter path, 2026 Level I and Level II exam formats, Prometric test-center scheduling, online-proctoring exception rules, ID requirements, approved calculator policy, and optional break procedures.
CAIA candidates prepare for two computer-based exams: Level I covers foundational alternative-investments knowledge, while Level II applies alternatives in portfolio construction, risk, manager selection, due diligence, ethics, and emerging topics.
Use these points before registering, studying, or scheduling a CAIA Prometric appointment.
The CAIA Charter is a two-level alternative-investments credential administered by the CAIA Association.
The 2026 handbook describes CAIA exams as computer-based tests offered at more than 400 global Prometric test centers.
Level I consists of 200 multiple-choice questions across foundational alternative-investments topics.
Level II consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and three constructed-response sets.
CAIA says online proctored exams are available by approved exception only through the accommodation process.
CAIA says candidates should use the current exam-year curriculum and curriculum companion because exam content comes from those materials.
The CAIA Charter requires Level I and Level II exams, combined with relevant professional experience and CAIA membership requirements before using the designation.
CAIA updates curriculum materials annually. Candidates should prepare from the current exam-year digital curriculum, curriculum companion, learning objectives, and handbook.
CAIA exams are scheduled through Prometric. Candidates should confirm appointment details, identification, calculator rules, arrival instructions, optional break rules, and accommodation approvals early.
Level I preparation emphasizes alternative-investment foundations and multiple-choice pacing. Level II preparation adds portfolio application and concise constructed-response writing.
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The CAIA Charter is a two-level alternative-investments credential administered by the CAIA Association, with computer-based exams scheduled through Prometric. CAIA describes the curriculum as updated annually and based on exam-year materials. The 2026 CAIA handbook lists the exams as computer-based tests offered at more than 400 global Prometric test centers. Level I consists of 200 multiple-choice questions across CAIA Ethical Principles, Introduction to Alternative Investments, Real Assets, Private Equity, Private Debt, Hedge Funds, Digital Assets, and Funds of Funds. Level II consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and three constructed-response sets across CAIA Ethical Principles, Institutional Asset Owners, Asset Allocation, Risk and Risk Management, Methods and Models, Accessing Alternative Investments, Due Diligence and Selecting Managers, Volatility and Complex Strategies, Universal Investment Considerations, and Emerging Topics. Candidates should use the official CAIA curriculum and curriculum companion, confirm Prometric scheduling and ID rules, review approved calculator and break policies, and note that online proctored exams are available by approved exception only.
Yes. CAIA candidates schedule computer-based exam appointments through Prometric test centers.
The CAIA Charter curriculum has two exam levels: Level I and Level II.
The 2026 Level I exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions across foundational alternative-investments topics.
The 2026 Level II exam includes 100 multiple-choice questions and three constructed-response sets.
CAIA states that all exams are administered at Prometric test centers, while online proctored exams may be requested through accommodation by approved exception only.
Create or review the CAIA account, select the correct exam level and window, and confirm that the current digital curriculum is available.
Use the CAIA account ID and Prometric scheduling process to reserve a test-center appointment based on location and availability.
Use the curriculum companion and handbook topics to allocate study time across Level I foundations or Level II application areas.
Review ID, calculator, personal-belongings, optional break, nondisclosure agreement, and arrival policies before the appointment.
For Level I, simulate multiple-choice sections. For Level II, pair multiple-choice drills with typed constructed-response practice.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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