Credential type: professional designation earned by examination · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Theory and History of Technical Analysis10%
2 Chart Construction and Patterns20%
3 Trend Analysis and Moving Averages20%
4 Momentum and Oscillators15%
5 Volume Analysis10%
6 Dow Theory10%
7 Basic Statistics and Risk Management15%
Exam Details
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsTwo forms of ID required: one government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license) and one secondary ID. Name must match registration exactly.
RenewalNot required -- The CMT designation does not expire once all three levels are passed and the designation is awarded. However, annual CMT Association membership dues are required to maintain good standing and use the CMT designation. Continuing education may be encouraged but is not formally required for renewal.
PrerequisitesCMT Association membership required; no academic prerequisites (recommended)
Retake PolicyCandidates may attempt each exam level twice per year (once per exam window). Full exam fee ($650) is required for each attempt. There is no limit on total lifetime attempts.