# Edge Designations

> Professional exam preparation for CFA®, CAIA®, FRM®, and FDP® designations.

Edge Designations is an official prep provider approved by CFA Institute, CAIA Association, GARP, and FDP Institute. We offer structured, syllabus-aligned exam preparation programs for finance professionals worldwide.

## Programs Offered

- **CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst)**: Level I, Level II, Level III
- **CAIA® (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)**: Level I, Level II
- **FRM® (Financial Risk Manager)**: Part I, Part II
- **FDP® (Financial Data Professional)**: FDP Exam

## Study Options

- Online Self-Study Programs
- Live Zoom Classes
- Revision & Exam Prep Packages
- Free Trials (full first reading, no card required)
- Individual Resources (Q-Bank, Notes, Mock Exams)

## Key Information

- Website: https://edgedesignations.com
- Email: info@edgedesignations.com
- Program Director: Russell Jude (CFA®, FRM®, CAIA®, FDP®, CA(SA))
- Experience: 20+ years in finance education
- Reach: 30+ countries

## Pages

- [Home](https://edgedesignations.com/): Overview of Edge Designations programs and approach.
- [Programs](https://edgedesignations.com/courses): Full catalogue of CFA®, CAIA®, FRM® and FDP® prep programs.
- [Find My Program](https://edgedesignations.com/find-my-program): Guided 2-step wizard to pick the right program.
- [About](https://edgedesignations.com/about-us): Background, leadership and teaching approach.
- [Blog](https://edgedesignations.com/blog): Study guides, exam strategy and syllabus updates.
- [FAQs](https://edgedesignations.com/faq): Answers on pricing, access, policies and support.
- [Contact](https://edgedesignations.com/contact): Get in touch with the Edge Designations team.

## CFA® Programs

- [CFA® Level I](https://edgedesignations.com/product/cfa-level-1-course): Level I exam prep with video, Q-Bank and mocks.
- [CFA® Level II](https://edgedesignations.com/product/cfa-level-2-course): Level II exam prep with structured study plan.
- [CFA® Level III](https://edgedesignations.com/product/cfa-level-3): Level III exam prep covering portfolio management.

## CAIA® Programs

- [CAIA® Level I (Sep 2026)](https://edgedesignations.com/product/caia-level-1/sep-2026): September 2026 cohort, online + live Zoom.
- [CAIA® Level II (Sep 2026)](https://edgedesignations.com/product/caia-level-2/sep-2026): September 2026 cohort, online + live Zoom + constructed response practice.

## FRM® Programs

- [FRM® Part I (Aug 2026)](https://edgedesignations.com/product/frm-part-1/aug-2026): August 2026 cohort, online + live Zoom.
- [FRM® Part I (Nov 2026)](https://edgedesignations.com/product/frm-part-1/nov-2026): November 2026 cohort, online + live Zoom.
- [FRM® Part II](https://edgedesignations.com/product/frm-part-2): Part II risk management exam prep.
- [Free FRM® Questions](https://edgedesignations.com/frm/free): Free practice questions for FRM® candidates.

## FDP® Programs

- [FDP® Exam](https://edgedesignations.com/product/fdp-exam): Financial Data Professional exam prep.

## Blog

- [FRM® Part I Syllabus Breakdown 2026](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/frm-part-1-syllabus-breakdown-2026)
- [FRM® Part I Exam Format, Timing, Pass Mark and Calculators](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/frm-part-1-exam-format-time-management-calculator)
- [The Four C's of Effective Exam Preparation](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/four-cs-effective-exam-preparation)
- [How to Register for CFA®, CAIA®, FRM® & FDP® Exams in 2026](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/how-to-register-for-cfa-caia-frm-fdp-exams-2026)
- [How to Register for the CAIA® Level I Exam (Sep 2026)](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/how-to-register-caia-level-1-september-2026)
- [How to Create an Effective Study Schedule for CFA® Level I](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/effective-study-schedule-cfa-level-1)
- [FRM® Part I: Quantitative Analysis Essentials](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/frm-quantitative-analysis-essentials)
- [The Power of Active Recall in Exam Preparation](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/active-recall-exam-preparation)
- [Data Ethics in Financial Services: FDP® Exam Insights](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/data-ethics-financial-services-fdp)
- [Managing Exam Anxiety: Strategies That Work](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/managing-exam-anxiety-strategies)
- [CAIA® Level II Exam Format, Structure & Time Management](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/caia-level-2-exam-format-structure-time-management)
- [CAIA® Level II Constructed Response - How to Ace It](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/caia-level-2-constructed-response-how-to-ace-it)
- [CAIA® Level II Exam 2026 - What's Changed](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/caia-level-2-exam-2026-whats-changed)
- [How to Use Practice Exams Effectively in CAIA® Level II Prep](https://edgedesignations.com/blog/caia-level-2-practice-exams-effectively)

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