Who CAFA is for
CAFA is designed for financial analysts, equity researchers and corporate finance professionals who want to bring AI into their daily work. It also suits analysts early in their careers who want skills that set them apart.
AI in financial analysis
AI is already changing how analysis is done. Banks and investment firms use machine learning to forecast cash flows, screen stocks, read company filings and detect unusual patterns in transactions.
CAFA builds the practical skills behind this shift:
- Financial statement analysis and valuation fundamentals
- Forecasting with machine learning models
- AI-powered stock screening and natural language processing (NLP) tools
- Building an AI-assisted equity research workflow
- Using big data in investment decisions
- Ethics and responsible use of AI in investment analysis
The focus is on decision-ready analysis: using AI to improve judgement, not replace it.
How the pathway works
CAFA includes 51 classes. Learners move through preparation, core, specialization and elective classes, then take a final exam. Unlimited interactive exercises and AI skill validation support practice throughout.
Like CPFM and AIAT, CAFA is co-issued with the American University in Dubai for learners on the Certified plan.
Three certifications, one platform
With CAFA, Capital Academy's certification line-up is complete: CPFM for portfolio and fund management, AIAT for AI and algorithmic trading, and CAFA for AI-powered financial analysis.
Explore the CAFA certification page.