Infrastructure Has Built A Few New Lanes
Infrastructure has evolved into a $1.5+ trillion private market and a broader multi-trillion-dollar investable universe, yet many wealth portfolios still lack a clear allocation framework.
The CAIA.nxt™ Infrastructure Microcredential cuts through the complexity of infrastructure investing. Learn how to evaluate, access, and allocate across major sectors, sub-sectors, and market cycles while comparing fund structures, analyzing risk-return, and building diversified portfolios with confidence.
A Practical Foundation in Infrastructure
Offered entirely online, the Infrastructure Microcredential is a eight-hour program that helps you build a modern perspective on an asset class that now touches many of investing’s biggest themes. You can expect over 25 practitioner-led videos from leading investors bringing real-world insight to each module.
Each module is designed to build your understanding step by step.
Module 1
The Fundamentals of Infrastructure Investing
- Historical Context & Evolution
- Market Context
- Characteristics of Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Sectors & Assets
- Infrastructure Investment Styles
Module 2
Accessing Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Financing
- Infrastructure Debt
- Fund Structure & Terms
- Access Routes & Implementation
Module 3
Infrastructure Risk-Return Analysis
- Historical Risk-Return Analysis
- Inflation, Economic Sensitivity, & Diversification Benefits
Module 4
Infrastructure Portfolio Implementation
- Portfolio Construction Considerations
- Fund-Level Underwriting
- Asset-Level Underwriting
Individual Course Enrollment Fee
US$395*
*Group rates available for teams and organizations. Contact the CAIA.nxt™ team for details at nxt@caia.org.
Supported by the Wealth and Asset Management Industry
I Squared Capital is a leading independent global infrastructure investor dedicated to the mid-market, managing $60 billion in assets. Founded in 2012, I Squared has evolved into one of the most diverse infrastructure investors in the world, with investments across power & utilities; transportation & logistics; digital infrastructure; environmental infrastructure; and social infrastructure, providing essential services to millions of people globally. Today, the firm’s portfolio includes over 100 companies operating in more than 115 countries and employing more than 110,000 people. Headquartered in Miami, I Squared has a global team of over 360 employees across nine offices in Abu Dhabi, London, Munich, New Delhi, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Miami. Learn more at www.isquaredcapital.com.
HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and $150 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,200 employees, including more than 225 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities. Learn more at https://www.harbourvest.com/
Recognizing Your Accomplishments
After successfully completing the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion, as well as a verifiable digital badge from CAIA and through Credly. This program will also qualify for 8 continuing education hours for CFP® Board (US only) and Investments and Wealth Institute members.
