The Chartered Alternative Investment Planner™ Programme (CHAIP™) was developed in 2005,in response to the rapidly growing hedge funds market and the large of related alternative investment products available. With a higher degree of complicity and challenges recent faced in the hedge fund industry, the program was updated in 2009, including a tax and legal update from McMillan. CHAIP™ provides a comprehensive body of knowledge outlining the standards now required advisors and planners, managers and analysts to make informed decisions on the purchase or recommendation of hedge funds.

CHAIP™ Overview

Developed with the direct input of Canadian hedge fund and alternative investment professionals, the CHAIP™ certification process includes:

  • An independent certification board of academic and practice experts who will certify the CHAIP™ curriculum and examination, set practice standards and determine continuing education requirements.
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Policies and Procedures

Students are entitled to a one year enrolment period in which to complete their course. Students are entitled to 3 examination attempts per enrolment. Any exam scheduling or re-scheduling are subject to the applicable fees. A list of fees is available in our Fees section.

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