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Is the IMC a good qualification?
With over 5,000 exams sat each year, IMC is the most widely-recognised and established qualification of its kind in the UK. The IMC has been used by investment professionals for 25 years, and is taken by staff in leading investment firms in the UK and overseas.
Is the IMC respected?
The IMC course is widely respected and globally accepted.
How long does IMC certificate take?
Students typically take 3 – 6 months to achieve the qualification, but this depends entirely on your preferred way of learning and study method. We recommend 80 hours of study time for Unit 1 and 120 hours for Unit 2.
Do you need IMC to do CFA?
The application process is available once a candidate has passed IMC Unit 1: The investment environment. The FCA does not require those who have passed all three Levels of the CFA Program to pass Unit 2 of the new (level 4) IMC to become RDR compliant; IMC Unit 1 + CFA Level III is sufficient.
Is the IMC exam hard?
We follow a consistent process to ensure all exams have an equivalent level of difficulty. The pass mark for the IMC Unit 1 examination is between 65\% and 75\%; for the IMC Unit 2 examination it is between 65\% and 75\%. Exams consisting of harder questions will have a relatively lower pass mark and vice-versa.
How many people fail IMC?
What are my chances of passing the IMC? The pass mark varies between 65-75\% and is distributed throughout the entire exam – so you essentially don’t need to pass every section as long as you pass overall. Currently, the pass rate is between 65-80\%.
What is the pass mark for IMC?
between 65\% and 75
The pass mark for the IMC Unit 1 examination is between 65\% and 75\%; for the IMC Unit 2 examination it is between 65\% and 75\%. Exams consisting of harder questions will have a relatively lower pass mark and vice-versa.
What happens if you fail IMC?
If candidates fail the IMC exam or are absent from an arranged exam appointment they are required to re-register and pay the full exam fee again before they are permitted to schedule another exam sitting.
Is IMC Level 1 hard?
Does IMC expire?
How long do I have to complete my IMC exam(s)? From the date of initial registration you will have one (1) year to sit your exam. After that, your registration will expire and you will have to re-register. If you register for both units on the same day, you will have one (1) year to sit both exams.
Can you put IMC after your name?
Active members can use the relevant designation after your name to showcase your qualification: Active CFA UK members who hold the Associate exam can use the designation ASIP. Active CFA UK members who hold the Investment Management Certificate can use the designation IMC.
What level is the IMC?
Level 4 qualification
The IMC is a Level 4 qualification. This means that the level of difficulty of the qualification broadly equates to the first-year of an undergraduate degree.
What is the Investment Management Certificate (IMC)?
Awarded by CFA UK, the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) is the benchmark entry-level qualification for UK investment professionals.
What is the IMC qualification?
What is IMC? The IMC is the benchmark entry-level qualification into the UK investment profession. It delivers the threshold competency knowledge required by investment professionals involved in portfolio management, research analysis, and other front office investment activities.
How many IMC certificate holders are there in the UK?
Currently, there are 15,000 IMC certificate holders, and the numbers are growing with each passing year. For those looking to settle down in the UK in the future with investment management as the work portfolio, IMC is the best recognized and established qualification in the UK.
Why study the IMC exam?
Over half of IMC candidates sitting the exam are actively involved in front office investment activities, including portfolio management, research, investment consulting, risk management and relationship management. Many candidates are wanting to develop their career and also looking to join the profession.