PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Training College/Affiliation:
- INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT STUDIES GHANA
(Accredited by Ghana Education Service)
- CAREER CAPTAINS INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAM 1. Advanced Certificate Course
Program designed for short term, leading to certificate in any selected course
PROGRAM 2. Chartered Professional Certification / Licensing
Designed for graduates seeking professional Membership and certification in Financial & Investment Practices. It comprises of foundation, Intermediate & Professional Levels. Leads to practicing License as Chartered Analyst.
CATEGORY AND PROGRESSION
- Fellow Chartered Financial and Investment Analyst (F.CFIA)
- Member Chartered Financial and Investment Analyst (M.CFIA)
- Associate Chartered Financial and Investment Analyst (A.CFIA)
- Intermediate Level (Advanced Professional Diploma)
- Foundation Level(Certificate/Advanced Certificate
FELLOW MEMBER
To qualify as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Ghana (CIFIAG) the person must have been a Member of the Institute, must have contribute economically / academically to the growth and development of the Institute as well demonstrated sound understanding of Finance and Investment for not less than (10) years with evidence of resourceful contributions to the growth and development of Ghana. In addition, people with proven ability / integrity, sound Financial and Investment practice in the private and public sector, Senior Lectures, or Professors of academics may also be considered, by awarded “Fellowship status” of the Institute.
FULL MEMBERSHIP
The Full Membership of the Institute can only be acquired by those who have successfully been inducted as Associate Member of the Institute; having completed the Full – Membership examination and the professional practice Workshop. Successful Full – Membership candidate, who desires to practice as Financial Analysts / Investment Analysts can as well apply for Professional Practicing License / Certificate, this shall be given to the deserving candidate by the Council of the Institute after fulfilling all the necessary requirements.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
The Associate of the Institute can only be given to Candidates who have successfully completed all the stages of the Institute examinations from the foundation level to the Professional level. After the completion of the examination. The Registrar shall formally present the candidates for induction as an Associate Member to the President / Chairman of the Institute after admission of oaths of allegiance on them.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (Advanced Professional Diploma)
This membership is opened to Candidates who have successfully completed all the foundation stages of the institute examination, level two (2) of any recognized professional program and Degree. On successful completion of the Intermediate level, Successful candidates can then proceed to the Professional stage.
FOUNDATION LEVEL
The foundation level comprises of two stages, Diploma & Advanced Diploma.
EXEMPTION
Exemptions are given based on the decision of the Council of the Institute to those who have similar or near similar qualification in the related courses and who may have sufficient coverage of the institute’s syllabus.
STUDY PERIOD
The minimum time required to complete the professional examination where exemption is given is one year. Where exemption is not given, the minimum time needed for the completion is two years, from Intermediate Level to the Professional level.
Examinations are written June, August & October every year.
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Part 1. Professional Diploma
| Entry requirement | WASCE Certificate & Matured student |
Part 2. Advanced Professional Diploma
| Entry requirement | IFIS Certificate, RSA Stage III, DBS, e,t,c |
INTERMEDIATE Level 2
(5 papers in all)
| Entry requirement | Degree in finance, accounting, Banking, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial science e.t.c |
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL / FINAL LEVEL
Part 1. (5 papers in all)
| Entry requirement | MBA–Finance, Accounting, Commerce. etc |
Part 2. (5 papers in all)
| Entry requirement | ASSOCIATESHIP (A,CFIA) |
CERTIFICATION:
Certification: After completion of the Professional level (part 1) examination, candidates will be awarded Associate Membership certificate (A, CFIA).
Membership: After the completion of the professional Level (part 2) examination and practical research work, candidates will be awarded the Full Membership Certificate [M, CFIA].
COURSE FEE :
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
STUDENT REG – ₵600.00
TUITION – ₵400.00
Total 1,000.00
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
STUDENT REG – ₵700.00
TUITION – ₵500.00
Total – ₵1,200.00
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
COURSE REG PER PAPER – ₵ 100.00 per paper x 5= 500
MEMBERSHIP REG – ₵ 600.00
TUITION – ₵ 600.00
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION – ₵ 100.00
ID CARD/LAPEL – ₵ 50.00
Total = 1,850.00
ASSOCIATE/ LEVEL
COURSE REG PER PAPER – ₵ 150.00 per paper x 5=750
MEMBERSHIP REG – ₵ 600.00
TUITION – ₵ 500.00
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION – ₵ 150.00
ID CARD/LAPEL – ₵ 50.00
Total = 2,050.00
MEMBERSHIP CHARTER /LEVEL
COURSE REG PER PAPER – ₵ 200.00 x4 = 800
MEMBERSHIP REG – ₵ 800.00
TUITION – ₵ 600.00
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION – ₵ 200.00
Total = 2,400.00