MYCPE ONE

Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

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Overview

Last Reviewed on: 13 Mar, 2026

CE Requirements

Complete 40 CE hours within each two-year renewal period.

License Renewal Period

Renew every two years.

CE Reporting Cycle

CE is tracked within your individual two-year renewal period shown in My Renewal Requirements, rather than a universal January 1 to December 31 cycle.

Ethics Requirement

At least 2 of the 40 CE hours must cover ethics.

Carry Over Credits

IWI allows up to 10 CE hours earned in the final six months to be carried forward.

Subject Area Restriction

At least 1 hour must be tax or regulatory content.

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CE Requirement

Complete and report 40 CE hours every two years.

Ethics Requirement

Include 2 ethics hours within each two-year period.

Initial CE Hours

New certificants follow the renewal date shown in their IWI dashboard. IWI's public sources do not publish a universal prorated first-cycle formula, but renewal notices begin six months before the renewal deadline.

Subject Areas

CE should relate directly to IWI's accepted topics, including technical investment management, wealth management, governance and regulations, retirement management, and related supplemental topics relevant to investment or wealth management. Read more.

Learning Modes

All CE can be completed through self-study programs.

Eligible Learning Activities

Institute courses, certificates, webinars, conferences, publication quizzes, and Annual Conference Committee service can qualify through IWI. Sponsor programs and other independent education may also count if they meet IWI standards; Institute CE is pre-approved and audit-proof, while Sponsored and self-reported CE may be audited.

CE Deadline

Complete CE and all renewal requirements by your individual renewal deadline. IWI starts reminders six months before that date.

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Reporting Period

Your reporting period is your current two-year renewal cycle, shown in My Renewal Requirements in your dashboard.

License Renewal

Renew the CIMA certification every two years by paying the renewal fee, completing compliance disclosures, and meeting CE by the renewal deadline. If you miss the deadline, IWI says your certification is not licensed, and if deficiencies remain after one additional week, relinquishment materials are sent.

Carry Over Credits

You can carry forward up to 10 hours of credit earned in the final six months of your current cycle.

Record Retention

If selected for audit, provide proof of completion, content, and clock time within 30 days. IWI encourages certificants to retain records in their personal files, but its public page does not state a fixed retention period.

Renewal Fees

The certification renewal fee is $995 for each additional two-year period and includes a complimentary membership. Visit site

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)? Yes

Investments & Wealth Institute accepts Institute CE, Sponsored CE from registered CE sponsors, and eligible self-reported CE from other independent providers. MY-CPE LLC appears on the Institute's official CE provider list, so MYCPE ONE courses can generally qualify when the specific activity matches approved topic areas, satisfies the 50-minute minimum, and is documented properly.

MYCPE ONE specializes in various learning formats, including:

  • Group Internet-Based
  • QAS Self-Study

You can verify our provider listing under MY-CPE LLC on the Institute's official CE Providers list. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than those of other platforms. Subscribe today.

Contact Information for Investments & Wealth Institute

Investments & Wealth Institute
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 600
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Telephone: +1 (303) 770-3377
General Fax: +1 (303) 770-1812
General Support: customercare@i-w.org
Renewal Support: recertification@i-w.org
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We Review CE Compliance Requirements Every Twelve Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CE requirement information for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) every twelve months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Investments & Wealth Institute.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You must complete and report 40 CE hours within each two-year renewal period.

Yes. Within the 40-hour requirement, include 2 ethics hours and at least 1 hour related to tax or regulatory topics.

CIMA certification renews every two years. Your individual renewal date is shown in your IWI dashboard.

Accepted topics include technical investment management, wealth management, governance and regulations, retirement management, and supplemental business or leadership topics when they relate to investment or wealth management.

One CE credit requires at least 50 minutes of instruction. After the first credit hour, IWI calculates CE in half-hour increments and rounds down to the nearest half hour.

They can be, if the activity falls into an accepted IWI CE category and meets documentation rules. When timed attendance is not possible, IWI says a scored quiz can serve as proof of completion.

No. IWI states that approved CE hours apply across all active CIMA, CPWA, and RMA certifications, so the same accepted activity can satisfy the shared renewal requirement.

IWI allows a limited carryover of up to 10 hours of credits earned from the final six months.

Log in to your IWI account, go to My Renewal Requirements, and select Report CE. You can also review your current and prior records through the CE Summary area.

If selected, you must provide documentation showing proof of completion, content, and clock time within 30 days. Institute-provided CE is not subject to audit.

The certification renewal fee is $995 for an additional two-year period and includes a complimentary membership. IWI says renewal payments must be submitted online through your account.

IWI says your certification will not be licensed on the next business day. If all renewal requirements remain incomplete after one additional week, relinquishment materials are sent.

Yes. IWI says you may request a leave of absence for qualifying medical or personal circumstances, but the request must be submitted at least 30 days before your renewal date.

Yes, IWI maintains a list of registered CE Sponsors whose programs qualify as Sponsored CE. Other independent education may still be self-reported, but it may be subject to audit and possibly a reporting fee.