Series 79 Exam Prep
Prepare for the Series 79 exam with our industry-leading training curriculum, proactive faculty support, and data-driven guidance.
Passing this exam is required for financial professionals who want to work in investment banking. Interested in additional strategic direction from faculty and more in-depth content coverage? Go for our Platinum or Diamond package.
Exam Format
75 graded multiple-choice + 10 experimental, ungraded questionsDuration
2 hours and 30 minutesPassing Score
73%Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
Recommended Study Time
50 to 75 hours
Course Package Options
S79 Gold
The gold standard in self-study.
How it works:
- Study anytime with 24/7 access to the Training Center
- Reference every topic in your textbook
- Learn from expert Faculty through curated video lectures
- Build recall with digital flashcards
- Track readiness with preset benchmark exams
And more!
S79 Platinum
Real-time support when you need it.
How it works:
- Get immediate answers with AI-powered study support
- Break down tricky question types with Q&A video resource
- Join unlimited live classes for real-time support
- Strengthen recall of key topics with additional flashcard topics
- Reinforce concepts hands-on with the spiral-bound workbook
And more!
S79 Diamond
For the candidate who wants a plan, a person, and a path
What's Included:
Resources
- Study Essentials Course
- Physical & digital textbook
- Video lectures curated by expert Faculty
- Digital flashcards
- Customizable practice questions
- Supplemental resources including Key Concepts
- Preset exams to determine readiness
- Spiral-bound workbook
- Video Vault on highly tested topics
Support
- Client Experience support
- Faculty team content Q&A – emails
- Weekly Private Faculty Strategy Calls for study guidance
- KM Copilot, AI study support
Classes
- Public Onboarding Call to kick off study journey
- Unlimited live Review sessions with faculty
- Unlimited live Blended classes with faculty
Performance
- Automated performance monitoring & intervention
- Study journey email guidance
- Final mile, pre-exam guidance
- Enrollment in Strategy Advising (3-month term)
Want more resources?
Series 79 Review Sessions
Series 79 Strategy Advising
Series 79 Video Vault
Replacements
Series 79 Replacement Textbook (4th ed.)
Choose the Right Package
Knopman Marks' method is simple: learn efficiently across our resources to build recall, get feedback to know what to prioritize, then apply what you've learned to reinforce what still needs work. That method is taught by our bench of KM faculty, who bring real-world expertise to every video and live class. Access to faculty and support resources grows with your package, from Gold to Platinum to Diamond.
Features
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
Resources
Faculty-led exam Q&A Video Vault
Video Vault is a library of faculty-led walkthrough videos of real exam-style questions breaking down how to reason to the correct answer. Reviewed typically in the final weeks of prep, after practice exams reveal gaps to target. Available as a standalone add-on to Gold.
Adaptive flashcards on the most heavily-tested concepts
Adaptive Flashcards turn the Key Concepts guide into flashcard form with an adaptive review algorithm. The algorithm tracks concepts a candidate gets wrong and resurfaces them more often, so review time concentrates on weak areas instead of material already mastered.
Spiral-bound workbook
The spiral-bound workbook is a printed companion for active, hands-on studying, built to be used alongside the video lecture series. It includes in-class-style exercises for each topic in the curriculum. Available as a standalone add-on to Gold.
Video lectures curated by expert Faculty
Video lectures are the backbone of the Knopman Marks study program, covering the full exam curriculum topic by topic and taught by KM faculty. Candidates consistently cite the videos in feedback as one of the most engaging parts of their prep.
Physical & Digital Textbook
The exam textbook is a comprehensive written reference covering every topic on the exam outline, available in both print and e-reader formats. Candidates use it as a primary reference during study sessions and as a lookup tool when reviewing flagged practice questions.
Preset exams to determine readiness
Preset practice exams simulate the real exam in length, format, and difficulty. Scores on these benchmark exams indicate whether a candidate is ready to sit for the real test, based on Knopman Marks' 35-year pass rate data across thousands of candidates.
Customizable practice questions
Customizable practice questions let candidates build quizzes filtered by topic, difficulty, or question type. Candidates use this to target specific weak areas identified in benchmark exams, rather than reviewing the full curriculum from the start each time.
Digital flashcards
Digital flashcards cover core terms and concepts in a quick-review format, designed for short study sessions. Candidates typically use digital flashcards for daily review between longer study blocks, reinforcing recall of material already covered.
Most-tested terms Key Concepts guide
Key Concepts is a condensed study guide covering the specific terms, facts, and topics most frequently tested on the exam. Candidates typically use Key Concepts for focused review in the final days before their exam, after completing the full curriculum.
Study skills & test-readiness course
Study Essentials is a one-hour course covering study strategy, time management, and test anxiety, taken before a candidate begins the core curriculum. It is included free with every Knopman Marks course purchase.
Support
AI-powered study support, available anytime
KM Copilot is an AI-powered study assistant that answers exam prep questions on demand, without waiting for a scheduled call or email response. Candidates use it to get unstuck on a specific concept in the moment, rather than pausing study to wait for a reply.
1:1 calls with faculty for study guidance
Scheduled 1:1 calls with Knopman Marks faculty review a candidate's progress and set a study plan for the weeks ahead. Gold includes one call, Platinum includes three calls, and Diamond includes a weekly call throughout the course.
Client Experience support
Client Experience support handles logistics, scheduling, and account setup questions, separate from exam content support.
Faculty team content Q&A – emails
Candidates can email Knopman Marks instructors directly with content questions and receive a response from faculty, distinct from the AI-powered KM Copilot.
Classes
Unlimited live review sessions with faculty
Live review sessions are real-time, faculty-led sessions focused on Q&A and clarification on specific topics. Available as a standalone add-on to Gold.
Unlimited live blended classes with faculty
Blended classes combine instructor-guided self-study with live instruction to deepen learning on specific topics.
Public Onboarding Call to kick off study journey
The Public Onboarding Call is a live welcome session that introduces candidates to the Training Center and explains how to get the most out of their course.
Performance
Dedicated faculty advisor for 3-month term
Diamond candidates are paired with a dedicated faculty advisor for a 3-month term as part of Strategy Advising, providing weekly check-ins for accountability and personalized guidance.
Weekly 1:1 calls with your advisor
Diamond candidates receive a weekly 1:1 call with their dedicated advisor throughout their 3-month term, providing a consistent touchpoint for progress review and support.
Custom study plan built around your timeline
Diamond candidates receive a custom study plan built around their specific exam date and availability.
Ongoing guidance on what to prioritize next
Diamond candidates receive ongoing guidance from their advisor on which topics and resources to prioritize next, based on their individual progress and performance.
Automated performance monitoring & intervention
Automated performance monitoring tracks a candidate's study activity and progress, triggering smart alerts and support when signs of falling behind appear.
Study journey email guidance
Study journey emails are dynamic, automatically adjusting content and cadence based on a candidate's activity and progress to keep them on track.
Final mile, pre-exam guidance
Final mile guidance delivers focused reminders and prep tactics in the final weeks before a candidate's test date.
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
LIVE CLASSES
Learn live, with real faculty guidance
Live classes give you real-time access to faculty, so you can ask questions, work through tough concepts, and get guidance exactly when you need it. Platinum and Diamond include every live class type, unlimited, for the full length of your course. Unlimited live review sessions are also available as a standalone add-on to Gold. Preview upcoming sessions before you decide.
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S79 Extension
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Extensions are applied immediately and begin from your current course expiration date. Premium upgrades will continue to be accessible during your extension period. Strategy Advising renewals are not included and are billed separately.
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