There is no doubt that clearing CFA is ideal for a career in finance and investment. But if you decide not to retread the path after a failed attempt in the CFA examinations, you can choose from other alternative qualifications. These include FRM, CFP, CAIA, SCR, IMC or Financial Modelling courses. A US CMA course can also prepare you for finance and investment careers. Many of these courses help strengthen the foundation for CFA exams (if you intend to appear for CFA exams later). 

Read ‘How is CFA related to Financial Modelling’ to learn more about Financial Modelling as a CFA alternative.