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Informational CFA Program Webinars

Attend free live and recorded webinars to learn more about earning the CFA charter, including the process, career benefits, exam details, study strategies, and more.
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eBook: CFA Program Fundamentals

Unlock up-to-date information about the CFA Program and all ten CFA curriculum topics. Each chapter concludes with topic-specific practice questions and in-depth answer explanations.
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eBook: Before You Decide to Sit for the CFA Program Exam

Over 100 CFA charterholders who have successfully gone through the program, give advice on what it takes to earn the charter and succeed in the investment industry. Get The Guide

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Free CFA Diagnostic Exam

Considering the CFA charter? Get an idea of your baseline knowledge of the Level I CFA Program curriculum in this free 60-question diagnostic exam.
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Schweser's 7-Day Free Trial

With Schweser’s 7-Day Free Trial, you can experience how the core study tools complement each other, giving you concise and comprehensive coverage of the entire CFA Program curriculum.
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CFA Program Question of the Day

Sign up now to receive a daily CFA Program practice question for your exam level in your inbox! Practice answering a new question every day leading up to the exam.
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Free CFA Level I Flashcards

Try our free CFA Level I Flashcards on any device to get a feel for just how easy it can be to study on-the-go.
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Monthly CFA Candidate Guide

Each month, our Candidate Guide—delivered right to your inbox—will offer you free resources to enhance your study plan.
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Learn From CFA Experts

Learn From CFA Experts

Build your knowledge about how to pass the CFA exam from Kaplan Schweser.

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Free Informational Videos

Video Resources for Financial Professionals

The expert instructors at Kaplan Schweser are developing a series of informative videos for new and aspiring financial professionals. Get proven exam tips and strategies, the latest news and updates, and financial industry insights.

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Schweser's Quicksheet Sample

Kaplan Schweser QuickSheets provide essential curriculum formulas, definitions, and concepts in an easy-to-learn format. This Quicksheet sample includes critical Level I concepts for ethical and professional standards and quantitative methods topics.
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Schweser's Secret Sauce® Sample

Kaplan Schweser's Secret Sauce® contains concise explanations about major parts of the CFA Program curriculum. This Secret Sauce® sample gives you a glimpse into how we help level I candidates for Portfolio and Wealth Management.
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SchweserNotes Sample: Reading 51

SchweserNotes include reviews and quizzes for each CFA exam Learning Outcome Statement (LOS) reading making it easier to study in shorter segments. This SchweserNotes sample introduces the Portfolio Management topic to level I candidates.
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Level I SchweserNotes Audio Sample

Just like SchweserNotes, except in audio format for auditory learners. This audio sample of SchweserNotes introduces the Portfolio Management topic for Level I candidates.
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CFA Institute Question Review Videos

These review videos walk you through the CFA Institute Program curriculum end-of-reading questions. CFA instructors will guide you through the questions with expert advice and strategies. This video sample discusses a time value of money question.

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Becoming a CFA Charterholder

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