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Built with our Core study materials, the Essential Package equips you with the industry’s best tools to prepare for the CFA® exam wherever you want, on your schedule. This complete study package turns your self-study path into a guided tour, enhanced by topic assessments, module quizzes, and the SchweserPro™ QBank to increase your content retention.
The Essential Package turns your study plan into a guided tour, enhanced by SchweserNotes™, topic assessments, module quizzes, the SchweserPro™ QBank and learning from CFA Program instructors in your OnDemand Masterclasses. *Please note, all components may not be available at time of purchase. For more information, see product availability.
To help you learn the material, practice exam-like questions, and assess how you perform.
That leverage expert instructors to teach the CFA Program curriculum through engaging lectures and exam-based applications.
To get accurate answers and engage in meaningful discussions with experts and other CFA candidates.
Nothing in life is guaranteed. That’s why we offer PassProtection™. We’re so confident that with your dedication and our study materials, you’ll have no problem passing the CFA Program exam. But, should you need a second chance, we’ll pay for your online exam prep package for your next exam sitting.
This 5-volume set of clear, concise CFA study notes provides a more focused and efficient exam prep experience. Covering every exam topic in the CFA curriculum, SchweserNotes™ includes realistic examples and practice quizzes to help you retain vital information.
Essential Package includes digital books only.
4+ hours of in-depth CFA videos walk you through the end-of-reading questions from the CFA Institute Program curriculum. You’ll get expert advice and strategies from CFA instructors as they guide you through the questions.
After you’ve finished your learning assignments for a specific topic of the curriculum, your Masterclass ensures you have a strong grasp on the topic. Led by Schweser’s expert instructors, you get 45+ hours of online instruction that reinforces your studies and ensures you’re ready to move on to the next topic. This package includes a two-volume set of Masterclass Workbooks containing content, examples, and practice equations to guide you through the lectures and serve as a reference during review. Available from anywhere with the Kaplan Schweser app.
Take the guesswork out of your study plan with strategically placed weekly tasks that adjust to your customised study calendar.
Reference these 40+ hours of recorded videos as you are reading through your SchweserNotes™ books to reinforce your understanding of the material.
Includes 4 mock exams. These full-length mock exams simulate the interface, format, and difficulty of the actual CFA exam.
You will be prompted to take three Checkpoint Exams as you work your way through the Study Program. These checkpoint questions mimic the difficulty and format of the actual CFA exam.
Prepare for the CFA exam on the go! This compact study tool summarises key formulas, definitions and concepts.
Access our community forum to engage with our experts and other CFA candidates, post questions, find answers, and engage in meaningful discussions throughout your studies.
Portions of the Quantitative Methods, Economics, and Financial Statement Analysis exam topics are designated as prerequisite knowledge for the CFA Level I curriculum. Schweser summarised this prerequisite content for you and delivers it via our SchweserNotes™ and SchweserPro™ QBank study tools (online format only).
Gauge your mastery of each exam topic by comparing your scores with fellow CFA® candidates.
The Level I SchweserPro™ QBank prepares you for the CFA exam with 2,600+ foundational and exam-like questions, custom quizzes, tutorial videos with detailed answer explanations, and performance metrics to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.
Take this compact book anywhere you go, printed, online, or eBook, for a concise review of the CFA® Program curriculum. Schweser’s Secret Sauce® provides insights and exam tips on how to effectively prepare and apply your knowledge on exam day.
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