AAFM® Global Designation
Chartered Economist™
Understand the economy — then get paid to explain it.
An economist is the person who works out why prices, markets and whole economies move the way they do — and turns that into decisions banks, companies and governments act on. The Ch.E™ is AAFM’s economics designation, and you can earn it 100% online, from anywhere.


What is the Chartered Economist (Ch.E™)?
Here’s the opportunity. Every bank, company and government needs people who can read the economy — inflation, interest rates, trade, policy — and say what happens next. Very few graduates can actually do that, which makes the skill rare and well paid. That’s your way in.
That’s where the Chartered Economist™ comes in. It’s built around applied economics — micro and macro, econometrics, international trade, and a specialisation you choose — so you finish able to analyse data, build a forecast and back a recommendation, not just quote theory.
And it fits your life. It’s 100% online and open to graduates from any field with no experience needed — and it’s recognised in 151+ countries, so it goes wherever you do.
Positioned as the world’s #1 economics designation — turning economic understanding into a professional, globally recognised credential.— AAFM India, Ch.E™ Program
Who it’s for
Economics & commerce graduates
Economics, commerce, finance or any-stream graduates who want a professional economics credential.
Aspiring analysts & researchers
Anyone targeting economic research, forecasting or analyst roles.
Policy & banking professionals
People in banks, think-tanks and government wanting formal economics depth.
Data & finance professionals
Analysts and consultants who want to add economic reasoning to their toolkit.
Why the Ch.E™ pays off
A rare, in-demand skill
Few people can read the economy well — the ones who can are valued everywhere.
A global passport
One designation, recognised across 151+ countries under AAFM® USA.
Choose your specialisation
Go deep in the area you love — from financial to energy or policy economics.
Doors across industries
Banking, consulting, insurance, policy, data and research all hire economists.
Ch.E™ Course Curriculum & Syllabus
Two levels. Level 1 gives you the full foundation of modern economics; Level 2 lets you specialise in the area you want to build a career in. Every topic stays applied — real data, real cases — so you finish able to do the work, not just pass the exam.
Level 1 · Fundamental
01Fundamentals of Economics+
02Econometrics & Quantitative Methods+
03Industrial Economics+
04International Economics I+
05International Economics II+
06Applied Economics+
Level 2 · Advanced — choose your specialisation
01Chartered Economic Policy Analyst (CEPA)+
02Chartered Energy Economist (CEE)+
03Chartered Financial Economist (CFE)+
04Chartered Health Economist (CHE)+
05Chartered Industrial Economist (CIE)+
06Chartered Managerial Economist (CME)+
07Chartered Petroleum Economist (CPE)+
Skills you’ll graduate with
Choose your Level 2 specialisation
This is what makes the Ch.E™ powerful: after the foundation, you go deep in one of seven advanced economics tracks — and earn a focused designation in the area you want to build a career in.
CEPAChartered Economic Policy Analyst
CEEChartered Energy Economist
CFEChartered Financial Economist
CHEChartered Health Economist
CIEChartered Industrial Economist
CMEChartered Managerial Economist
CPEChartered Petroleum EconomistEach specialisation is a Level 2 track taken after clearing Level 1; the advanced exam is open-book and held half-yearly.
Ch.E™ Career Options & Salary in India
So where can this take you? Ch.E™ holders work wherever decisions ride on the economy — banks, asset managers, insurers, consultancies, think-tanks and government — analysing data, forecasting trends and shaping policy and strategy.
Economic / Research Analyst
Analyse data and trends; produce economic research and forecasts.
Policy / Consulting Economist
Advise on policy and strategy in consultancies, think-tanks and government.
Data / Quantitative Analyst
Turn economic data into models and insight for banks and firms.
Indicative industry ranges; actual pay varies by role, employer and experience. Not a guarantee of employment or earnings.
Globally accredited & recognised
Ch.E™ Course Fees & What’s Included
- Complete Ch.E™ courseware (both levels)
- Online LMS access
- Live & recorded sessions
- Practice questions & mock assessments
- Globally recognised Ch.E™ charter
Ch.E™ Course — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chartered Economist (Ch.E™) certification?+
Who can do the Ch.E™ — am I eligible?+
How long does it take and is it online?+
How is the Ch.E™ structured — what are the two levels?+
What specialisations can I choose in Level 2?+
How are the Ch.E™ exams structured?+
What does the Ch.E™ cost?+
Is the Ch.E™ recognised internationally?+
What careers and salary can I expect?+
Ch.E™ vs an MA in Economics — what’s the difference?+
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