What is the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) Program?
 The Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Program requires candidates to demonstrate proficiency in a broad range of topics in the field of Technical Analysis. The Program consists of three levels. CMT Level 1 and CMT Level 2 are multiple choice exams while CMT Level 3 is in short answer form.
The objectives of the CMT Program are:
Those candidates who successfully complete all three levels of the CMT examination and agree to abide by the MTA Code of Ethics are granted the right to use the CMT credential.
What is the Value of the CMT Designation?
The CMT designation demonstrates to clients and potential clients, employers and potential employers, and your colleagues and peers that you are a professional in the field of Technical Analysis.
Successful completion of the CMT Level 1 and CMT Level 2 exams provides a significant step towards attaining the Registered Research Analyst (Series 86) from FINRA.
The CMT designation allows you to separate yourself from other professionals in you industry. It is a perfect compliment to your fundamental knowledge of the financial industry.
Requirements to be Granted the CMT Designation
In order to be granted the CMT designation, all candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of all three (3) levels of the CMT Exam.
- Obtained 'Member Status' in the MTA.
- Have been gainfully employed in a professional analytical or investment management capacity for a minimum period of three (3) years and must be regularly engaged in this capacity at the time of successfully passing all three (3) levels of the CMT Exam.
The MTA headquarter staff has worked with the Admissions Committee and select MTA volunteers to create a document that explains the process, responsibilities, and most importantly the benefits of not only being a Member candidate but also for those willing to be sponsors.
View the "Membership Process Explained; A Guide for Member Candidates and Sponsors".
October 2013 Testing Dates
- The CMT Level I Exam will be offered worldwide on October 17th, 18th, & 19th
- The CMT Level II Exam will be offered worldwide on October 17th, 18th, & 19th
- The CMT Level III Exam will be offered worldwide on October 18th
For help in scheduling your exam, please email Marie Penza at marie@mta.org. Seats are granted based on availability. To ensure your seat, please sign up as soon as possible.
Registration for all levels of the exam will close on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 2 PM ET.
Non-Disclosure Agreement & General Terms of Use for Exams Developed for the CMT Exam
This exam is confidential and proprietary, and is protected by trade secret and other intellectual property laws. It is made available to you, the examinee, solely for the purpose of becoming accredited in the technical area references in the title of this exam. You are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing, reproducing, or transmitting this exam in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior express written permission of the Market Technicians Association
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