CIM Certification Authority (CIMCA)
Globally verifiable professional credentials.
CIMCA issues digital credentials across finance, compliance, risk, valuation and governance — each carrying a unique verification ID, on-chain anchor and digital signature.
Credential Catalogue
Five professional credentials. One verifiable registry.
Financial Analyst Certification (CIM-FA)
Core financial analysis and valuation competencies for analysts and associates.
120 study hours · 12 weeks
Compliance Officer Certification (CIM-CO)
AML, sanctions, market conduct and data protection.
100 study hours · 10 weeks
Risk Management Certification (CIM-RM)
Enterprise, financial and operational risk competencies.
120 study hours · 12 weeks
Corporate Governance Certification (CIM-CG)
Board effectiveness, charters and stakeholder governance.
80 study hours · 8 weeks
Valuation Specialist Certification (CIM-VS)
Business, asset and complex-instrument valuation competencies.
140 study hours · 14 weeks
How Verification Works
Three ways to verify a CIMCA credential.
QR Verification
Scan the QR on the digital credential to confirm authenticity instantly.
Verification ID
Enter the credential ID (CIM-CERT-…) in the CIM Verification Center.
Public Registry
Search the public CIMCA Professional Registry to view active credential holders.
Benefits
- Globally verifiable digital credential
- Listing in the CIMCA Professional Registry
- Recognition across CIM partner network
- Annual CPD requirement maintains currency
- Portable, tamper-proof and revocable