Certificates and Courses
Advance your career with in-demand certifications and practical finance training.
Professional Learning for a Changing World
Staying ahead in the finance industry means committing to lifelong learning. CFA Society Edmonton connects you with specialized programs from CFA Institute, including:
- Investment Foundations® Certificate
- ESG Investing Certificate
- Data Science for Investment Professionals Certificate
These courses deliver practical, up-to-date knowledge you can apply right away—helping you stay relevant, competitive, and confident in your career.
CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate
Prepare yourself to meet the growing demand for ESG investing skills with a sustainable investing certification. The Sustainable Investing Certificate gives you the ability to incorporate ESG factors (environmental, social, and governance) into your investment decision-making process—capabilities that are increasingly sought after.
CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate
The Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate is for investment professionals who want the skills needed to integrate climate principles into valuations and portfolio building, conduct scenario analysis, and communicate their insights effectively. Participants join a cohort of peers as they progress together through the certificate, expanding their network and perspectives.
CFA Institute Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®) Program
The Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®) Program leverages the expertise of CFA Institute, the respected global leader in investment education, ethics, and standards, to deliver practice-based approaches and develop skills for effective investment performance evaluation and manager selection.
CFA Institute Investment Foundations® Certificate
The Investment Foundations® Certificate prepares learners with the foundational skills to compete in the investment industry. It is designed specifically for those aspiring to a career in the investment industry or currently working within support roles across the investment and finance industries, including those in marketing, sales, project management, human resources, IT, and legal.
CFA Institute Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate
Built on globally recognized CFA Program content, the Private Markets and Alternative Investments Certificate is designed to give you a foundational understanding of these growing investment classes including the key attributes and differences between private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, commodities, and hedge funds.
CFA Institute Private Equity Certificate
The Private Equity Certificate is an intermediate level certificate that focuses on practical skills and outcomes expected of an analyst or associate in a private equity firm. Built on globally recognized CFA Program content, it provides job-ready skills to build robust LBO (leveraged buyout) models, apply financial modeling techniques, analyze private market investments, assess deals, and leverage value creation strategies.
Courses
CFA Institute programs
From foundational knowledge to investment mastery, our learning programs are designed give you a critical advantage at every stage in your career.