Overview
The CIIA program is aimed at experienced investment professionals in the fields of financial analysis and portfolio management. Their knowhow and expertise is a key element in the value chain of the financial institutes.
The program covers the topics of economics, corporate finance and accounting, valuation and analysis of financial instruments, portfolio theory and the regulatory framework both at a national and international level.
The training combines profound theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Graduates are eligible for senior positions.
Target Audience
The CIIA ® program is aimed at experienced financial analysts, investment managers, asset managers, portfolio and fund managers, investment advisors, derivatives and structured products specialists, IT experts and journalists or lawyers operating in the financial sector.
Format
The CIIA ® course can be booked with teaching in classroom/via zoom or distance-learning format.
The study material on the learning platform includes the complete syllabus and contains course documents, videos, a forum, past exams with solutions and exam simulation with test questions.
Course material is in English (English level B2 is recommended). Teaching language is German or French.
Optional preparatory courses in mathematics and accounting can be booked in addition.
Subsidies of the Swiss Confederation
Students having paid the training expenses themselves are entitled to reclaim 50% of the costs from the Swiss Confederation.
Admission
The training is part-time and a minimum of work experience in finance is required to obtain the CIIA ® diploma. Details can be found in the factsheet.
Testimonials
As an engineer, having changed only recently in the banking sector, I was looking for a training program to deepen my know-how and gain more confidence vis-à-vis the analysts and the investment managers. With the CIIA program of AZEK I acquired the theoretical basis of financial analysis from lecturers with broad practical experience. In addition, I was awarded an international diploma. The better understanding of the clients’ needs thanks to this training puts me in the position to propose innovative solutions which meet broad acceptance. I am looking forward to the numerous seminars being offered by AZEK to deepen the knowledge in different areas and to meet my fellow students.
“Self-study – classroom teaching – AZEK online platform”. The combination of these three instruments were the basis of my successful completion of the CIIA studies. The concept leaves also enough room for questions and interesting discussions. The comprehensive study material is explained in more detail by the highly experienced lecturers. The knowledge can be tested and deepened with the AZEK online platform by solving old examination papers. The training program is highly intense and demanding and enjoys an excellent reputation in the financial sector in Switzerland. The program and the diploma helped me to advance my career development and I can apply my newly acquired knowledge in my new position every day.
The CIIA program gave me the opportunity to complete a demanding, first-class and renowned training program in the financial sector. It is ideally suited to complement a university education and opens new job opportunities. The program as well as the study material are well organized and structured. The combination of self-study and a practice-oriented classroom teaching requires discipline, but brings also significant added value. In addition, both the classroom training and study groups open up opportunities to expand the personal network.
