Investment Management Certificate (IMC)
The Investment Management Certificate (IMC) is an FSA approved threshold competency examination administered by CFA Society of the UK - a recognised professional body with a mission is to lead and promote the development of the investment profession in the UK. Currently held by over 15,000 investment professionals the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) is recognised by the fund management industry as the entry level qualification of choice for those working in financial analysis and investment management in the UK.
| IMC at a glance |
| IMC Course structure: |
- IMC Foundation course (optional but highly recommended for anyone new to the industry)
- IMC Unit 1 - The Investment Environment
- IMC Unit 2 - Investment Practice
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| Course completion time: |
Approx 6 - 8 weeks |
| IMC Examination Method: |
Computer based testing -
IMC Unit 1: 1 hour 40 minutes
IMC Unit 2: 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Teaching methods available: |
Home Study and Classroom Options |
| Cost: |
Starting from £420 (excluding VAT) for both units |
Investment Management Certificate (IMC) syllabus change
The IMC syllabus changed on the 1st September 2010 to take into account the revised qualification standards for those working in an investment management retail capacity in the UK. Both units will step up from QCA Level 3 to Level 4. All classroom course delivered by Kaplan from the 1st of September in Edinburgh and London will teach towards the new Level 4 syllabus.
The structure of the qualification remained the same (i.e. Units 1 and 2) but you are no longer able to sit the combined Units together as a single exam. The broad content of the syllabus should be similar, but there are some new areas and some sections tested in greater depth.
learn more about the developments to the IMC.
learn more about IMC and CFA RDR Compliance.