INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
WHAT IS THE IMC?
The CFA UK Level 4 Certificate in Investment Management (IMC) transforms your career and turns your potential into progression – and it’s open to everyone. Developed, delivered and awarded by CFA UK, we combine essential investment knowledge and theory with practical, day-to-day application.
The IMC tests your knowledge – and takes it further. The syllabus is designed by the IMC panel and investment practitioners, for investment practitioners. Recognised by firms as a stamp of excellence, the IMC has created opportunities and transformed careers for thirty years - and counting. So, will yours be next?
WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE IMC?
To take the next step in your career! The IMC is built to be the best way to grow your knowledge, progress within your current firm, or to start your investment career. You’ll learn the fundamentals of investing, developing a foundation of skills that you’ll carry with you throughout your career.
If you already work in a firm, you can study the IMC while working full-time. That way, you can apply what you learn directly to your day-to-day role. If you want to move your career forward, the IMC provides the perfect platform to turn your potential into progress.
- It’s the most recognised qualification of its kind
- The qualification is FCA-appropriate for ‘managing investments’
- It’s the perfect stepping stone to the front office
- Combines with CFA Level I to meet the FCA Exam Standards required of wealth managers and financial advisers
- You get to use the IMC credential after your name!
YOUR IMC SYLLABUS
See what you can learn. See what you can achieve. Check out the two units that make up your IMC syllabus.
The syllabus cycle runs from 1 December to the 30 November. Each syllabus version has a corresponding Official Training Manual (OTM) version. Candidates should ensure that they are studying from the correct syllabus and OTM version. Please see Study Options for further information.
SYLLABUS CHANGES (UNIT 1)
SYLLABUS CHANGES (UNIT 2)
MOCK EXAMS
VERSION 20 SYLLABUS (UNIT 1)
VERSION 20 SYLLABUS (UNIT 2)
VERSION 21 SYLLABUS (UNIT 1)
VERSION 21 SYLLABUS (UNIT 2)
CERTIFICATE IN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
IMC UNIT 1 INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT
Fees
Official Training Manual Cost Unit 1 – Edition 21 - £121 plus postage
IMC Unit 1 Exam Fee - £320.00
Examination
Number of questions - 85
Time allowed for exam - 1 hour and 40 minutes
Total qualification time - 100 hours
Results
Pass mark - Between 65% and 75%
Pass rate - Between 65% and 80%
IMC UNIT 2 INVESTMENT PRACTICE
Fees
Official Training Manual Cost Unit 2 – Edition 21 - £126 plus postage
IMC Unit 2 Exam Fee - £340
Examination
Number of questions - 105
Time allowed for exam - 2 hour and 20 minutes
Total qualification time - 120 hours
Results
Pass mark - Between 60% and 70%
Pass rate - Between 65% and 80%
TEST SPECIFICATION
Ready to test your knowledge? Take a look at the IMC test specification to discover everything you'll need to know about our exams.
ALL THE DETAILSESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Want to know more about the IMC? Explore all the essential information you’ll need to take the exams and transform your career.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?OFFICIAL TRAINING MANUAL
The Official Training Manual provides dedicated coverage of the syllabus and learning outcomes with worked examples, key facts and self-assessment questions.
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MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD
See what you can achieve with the IMC – register today and take your career to the next level.
