EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® Certification

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EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® Online Course & Certification

How to become an EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® Holder:

1- Enroll the EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® Programme.

2- Select an online exam date.

3- Pass the Exam and become an ECIM® holder.

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Description

What makes the EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® distinctive?

The EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® programme is a comprehensive certification that offers candidates a deep dive into the fundamental and advanced principles of investment management, such as:

  • Financial Concepts: A strong foundation in fundamental financial and mathematical principles, focusing on the time value of money, discount factors, interest rates, and expected rates of return.
  • Financial System: In-depth insights into the financial system, exploring its components, financial intermediaries, and key influencers to provide a broader understanding of its mechanics.
  • Business Cycles: A thorough examination of business cycles and their significant impact on investment decision-making, helping participants navigate economic fluctuations more effectively.
  • Regulation and Compliance: A detailed overview of financial regulation, emphasizing its objectives, key regulatory processes, and the importance of compliance, ensuring that participants remain informed and compliant in their professional endeavours.

This programme provides candidates with knowledge that goes beyond typical financial qualifications by focusing on areas that are often overlooked by other programmes.

Who is the EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® Programme for?

TThe EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® programme is aimed at professionals seeking to elevate their skills in the following areas

    • Asset Management
    • Corporate Finance
    • Pension Fund Management
    • Wealth Management
    • Financial Journalism

Additionally, it is ideal for those already working in the investment sector who wish to advance their qualifications or refresh key concepts.

Exam

The EFFAS Certified Investment Manager (ECIM)® Common Online Exam is hosted by EFFAS and its National Member Societies.
 

  • The exam right you purchase is valid only for the selected online exam date.
  • Exact online exam times are communicated three weeks before the exam date.

Note: Any changes requested by a candidate to their chosen online exam date will have an equivalent cost to the purchase of a new exam right if the request is received after the relevant exam registration deadline.

Pricing

Online course (9 months’ access):
 

1,250 € (excl. VAT)
 

Certification exam
 

250 € (excl. VAT)
Online Exam Extension
 

425 € (excl. VAT)
The student has to purchase the training + certification together.

Training

The ECIM® programme is fully online and hosted by EFFAS and its accredited National Member Societies.
 

  • All training materials are in English, and candidates are required to have at least a Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 level of proficiency.
  • Training includes access to pre-recorded video lectures, lecture notes, practice exercises and multiple-choice questions.

Registration & Exams calendar

APRIL 2025 Exam

Registration: 13th January 2025

Reg.deadline: 4th March 2025

Exam: 3rd April 2025

NOVEMBER 2025 EXAM

Registration: 21st September 2025

Reg. deadline: 21st October 2025

Exam: 20th November 2025

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