Hedge Fund Training & Certification Program
The CHP Designation is the only certification program designed exclusively for those professionals who work in the hedge fund industry or for services providers who would like to better understand and serve hedge funds as clients.
If you are looking to possibly complete our program reviewing this page in detail will help you understand what is involved. The best way to learn more about the CHP Designation is to register our free CHP Designation Alert emails which includes an introduction pieces explaining exactly what the CHP Designation Program includes. Register for these email alerts now by clicking here.
The CHP Designation Program is unique in that it is modeled after many online courses offered at Ivy league institutions today. The CHP Designation is a self-study program and the test itself is administered online. The online exam is structured so that to complete the exam within the 2 hour time frame one must read through all of the assigned materials and conceptually understand the majority of the material to complete the test on time.
Our goal is to offer a challenging program while also providing all of the learning tools possible to ensure participants get the most out of the experience.
Within the CHP Training Program you will receive:
- Access to Over 60 educational videos, templates, books, and exclusive hedge fund tools found nowhere else
- Improved Pedigree & and Upgraded Resume showing third party verification of your specialized hedge fund knowledge
- An Understanding of hedge fund investment strategies, fund of hedge funds, analytics, due diligence, and current hedge fund trends and terms
- An Advantage over those professionals and funds which do not have the hedge fund training, resources, and knowledge you will recieve.
In addition to the benefits of gained knowledge, growing industry recognition, more knowledgeable career choices and networking our organization is also building in additional resources for CHP Designation Participants. This includes a Hedge Fund Jobs Guide, Directory of Hedge Fund Employers, Free Resume Tips & Advice and Hedge Fund Job Alerts.
The Board of Advisors is made up of over 50 hedge funds, fund of hedge funds and hedge fund industry consultants.
As of September 1, 2009 our Board Members include:
- 30 hedge funds
- 10 hedge fund of funds
- 10 hedge fund consultants
- View the current list of Advisory Board members by clicking here.
The CHP Designation is dual level certification program:
- CHP Level 1: Level 1 of the CHP Program provides participants with a broad base of hedge fund knowledge spread over 6 learning modules. To learn more about the Level 1 Exam and these 6 learning modules please click here.
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CHP Level 2: Level 2 of the CHP Program trains participants for specific roles within the hedge fund industry. Level 2 of the designation allows individuals to choose an area of focus such as due diligence, analytics or marketing, sales and investor relations. For additional details on the CHP Level 2 Examination please click here. Please see below for registration, testing dates, and links to additional resources.
Credibility
The CHP Designation is sponsored and offered by the Hedge Fund Group (HFG), an industry networking association with a global membership of over 31,000 individuals. The Board of Advisors for the Hedge Fund Group (HFG) consists of over 50 hedge funds, fund of hedge funds and industry consultants, making this hedge fund certification program not only designed for hedge fund professionals but also by hedge fund professionals.
Participants in the CHP Program in the past have included:
- Analysts
- Due diligence professionals
- Hedge fund managers
- lawyers
- Accountants
- Recruiters
- Marketing/sales & Investor Relations Professionals.
Video Quotes from Participants
Watch video quotes and read feedback from over 90 current and past participants by clicking here.
CHP Level 1 Study Guide (Printable)
View the CHP Level 1 Study Guide below or download it by right clicking and choosing "Save Link As": PDF Format, also view an overview of the CHP Level 1 study guide in Video form and listen to it in audio form here.
PowerPoint Overview (Printable)
View the CHP Program PowerPoint overview below or download it by right clicking and choosing "Save Link As": PowerPoint Format | PDF Format
CHP Designation Certificate Sample:
Note: All participants within the CHP Program receive 100% free 12 months access to HedgeFundPremium.com. This is our online hedge fund training platform which offers over 60 video resources to program participants. Every month there are more videos being added to our video vault within Hedge Fund Premium, these supplement the required readings of the the CHP Program.

Read Over 90 Testimonials from past and current CHP Designation Program participants. Learn why professionals in the field are enrolling in this program by clicking here.
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