What is the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) Program?

Why Choose the CMT Program?

Choosing the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) Program is about building a powerful foundation in technical analysis to navigate financial markets with precision and confidence. Recognized globally, the CMT Program delivers cutting-edge insights into behavioral finance, risk management, and quantitative strategies, making it the industry’s highest distinction in technical analysis.
Whether you’re advancing your career in asset management, trading, or investment advising, the CMT curriculum equips you with practical, data-driven tools to interpret market trends and manage risk effectively. As a CMT charterholder, you’ll join a prestigious network of professionals who are shaping the future of finance, backed by CMT Association's commitment to high ethical standards and continual professional development.
Elevate your expertise, deepen your market insights, and distinguish yourself in a competitive field—choose the CMT Program.

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Curriculum Designed To Give

You A Competitive Edge

It’s completely digital and included with your exam registration! You can study anywhere, any time, from your desktop or mobile device, making it the most accessible curriculum in CMT history!*
Track your progress, take notes, bookmark important sections, and even rate your confidence level so you can return to topics you’ll need extra time studying.
Watch the video for a quick overview of the curriculum. You can also try a free demo of the curriculum using the link below.

* Curriculum is hosted on an online Learning Management System (LMS) and requires an internet connection to access.

Curriculum Designed To Give You A Competitive Edge

Earn your CMT designation and start getting the respect and earning power you deserve
  • It’s completely digital and included with your exam registration! No books to lug around, and you can access it from your desktop or mobile device. You can study from anywhere, any time, making it the most accessible curriculum in CMT history!*
  • Track your progress, take notes, bookmark important sections, and even rate your confidence level so you can return to topics you’ll need extra time studying.
  • Created by respected and established experts in utilizing technical analysis, so you’ll be learning from professionals who successfully turned their passion into a career in the financial markets.
  • Watch the video for a quick overview of the curriculum. You can also try a free demo of the curriculum using the link below.
* Curriculum is hosted on an online Learning Management System (LMS) and requires an internet connection to access.

How to become a CMT Charterholder

1

Pass all three levels of the CMT Exams

The CMT Program consists of three comprehensive exams. To earn the Chartered Market Technician® designation, candidates must pass all three levels, which build technical analysis proficiency, from basic concepts to advanced trading strategies.

2

Accumulate qualifying professional work experience

Candidates need relevant work experience that contributes directly to financial market analysis or investment decision-making. Experience can be accumulated before, during, or after participating in the CMT Program.

3

Apply for Professional Membership status

Candidates must join CMT Association as Professional Members, including submitting professional references to verify work and character, to earn their charter.

CMT Program Candidates

1

Pass all three levels of the CMT Exams

The CMT Program consists of three comprehensive exams. To earn the Chartered Market Technician® designation, candidates must pass all three levels, which build technical analysis proficiency, from basic concepts to advanced trading strategies.

2

Accumulate qualifying professional work experience

Candidates need relevant work experience that contributes directly to financial market analysis or investment decision-making. Experience can be accumulated before, during, or after participating in the CMT Program.

3

Apply for Professional Membership status

Candidates must join the CMT Association as Professional Members, including submitting professional references to verify work and character, to earn their charter.

Ranked among the elite

Earn your CMT designation and start getting the respect and earning power you deserve
  • Preeminent global designation for professional technical analysts
  • Offers immediate credibility and recognition industry-wide
  • Develop deep knowledge of technical analysis
  • Career upgrade – new positions, promotions, salary increases

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Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS
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Benefits of the CMT Designation

CMT Program Prep Providers

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Need help to prepare? OR Deepen your learning

The CMT Program can be done through self-study, but you don’t need to do it alone.

Join the CMT Association’s official Discord community. Candidates of the CMT Program get access to premium channels on our discord server where they can engage with their fellow candidates, seniors in the program and CMT...
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Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS
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Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS
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The CMT Exams are designed solely on the most current edition of the Official Curriculum. Courses and education either independent or as a Prep Provider should not be used as a substitute for the official...
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Benefits of the CMT Designation

CMT Program Prep Providers

The CMT Exams are designed solely on the most current edition of the Official Curriculum. Courses and education either independent or as a Prep Provider should not be used as a substitute for the official CMT Curriculum and should not be treated as standalone exam preparation devices. The preparation courses and materials featured on this page are not endorsed by CMT Association or reviewed by the Curriculum and Committee.

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With the addition of the CMT Association server, members can now easily connect with each other, share ideas, and participate in discussions related to technical analysis and market trends. This move to Discord allows for a more streamlined and dynamic interaction among members, who can now access the community from anywhere, at any time.
Join Official Discord Community

CMT Program Prep Providers

The CMT Exams are designed solely on the most current edition of the Official Curriculum. Courses and education either independent or as a Prep Provider should not be used as a substitute for the official CMT Curriculum and should not be treated as standalone exam preparation devices. The preparation courses and materials featured on this page are not endorsed by the CMT Association or reviewed by the Curriculum and Committee.

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Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS

Explore Career Opportunities For CMTs

Benefits of the CMT Designation

CMT Program Prep Providers

The CMT Exams are designed solely on the most current edition of the Official Curriculum. Courses and education either independent or as a Prep Provider should not be used as a substitute for the official CMT Curriculum and should not be treated as standalone exam preparation devices. The preparation courses and materials featured on this page are not endorsed by the CMT Association or reviewed by the Curriculum and Committee.

Explore CMT Program Prep Providers
Preparing-the-Next-Generation-CMT-Association

Join the Conversation

With the addition of the CMT Association server, members can now easily connect with each other, share ideas, and participate in discussions related to technical analysis and market trends. This move to Discord allows for a more streamlined and dynamic interaction among members, who can now access the community from anywhere, at any time.
Join Official Discord Community

CMT Program Prep Providers

The CMT Exams are designed solely on the most current edition of the Official Curriculum. Courses and education either independent or as a Prep Provider should not be used as a substitute for the official CMT Curriculum and should not be treated as standalone exam preparation devices. The preparation courses and materials featured on this page are not endorsed by the CMT Association or reviewed by the Curriculum and Committee.

Explore Exclusive Partner Offers

Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS

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Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS
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Top 15 Employers of CMT Members

MORGAN STANLEY • WELLS FARGO • BANK OF AMERICA • CHARLES SCHWAB • FIDELITY • RBC (CM & DS) • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT • BLOOMBERG, LP • UBS • CIBC • CREDIT SUISSE • TD AMERITRADE • BMO NESBITT BURNS • NDR • BARCLAYS
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CMT Program Prep Providers

The CMT Exams are designed solely on the most current edition of the Official Curriculum. Courses and education either independent or as a Prep Provider should not be used as a substitute for the official...
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Value of the CMT Designation

The CMT designation develops deep knowledge in technical analysis and will directly impact the work of portfolio managers, hedge fund managers, investment advisors, RIAs, investment strategists, heads of research, and chief investment officers.
If you’re interested in market behavior, the gap between intrinsic value and market price, behavioral finance, quantitative systems design and risk management, the CMT Program is for you.
Studying for and taking the CMT exams provided another turning point in my career, and allowed for an enhancement of an existing technical process.
Vernon Bice
CMT Charterholder since 2016
A lot of what I am today is because of the CMT designation. The CMT program is the gold standard in its field, without a doubt.
Gautam Shah
CMT Charterholder since 2009
Take calculated risks with your career. Here again, a core piece of the CMT curriculum is risk management, capturing upside while mitigating downside...
Kelly Corbiere
CMT Charterholder since 2017
Joining CMT Association and obtaining my CMT charter has been one of the best decisions for my career...
David Lundgren
CMT Charterholder since 2011