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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 questions
  • Duration

    2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Passing Score

    73%
  • Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)

  • Recommended Study Time

    50 to 75 hours

Course Package Options

S79 Gold

The gold standard in self-study.

Everything you need to study at your own pace: video lectures, a textbook, practice quizzes, benchmark exams, and flashcards, plus support from our team whenever you need it.
$630
One Year Access

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!

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S79 Platinum

Real-time support when you need it.

Get everything in Gold, plus join unlimited live classes, AI study support to reduce friction during study, & additional resources that reinforce the topics candidates miss most.
$860
One Year Access

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

You won't spend a single hour wondering what to do next. Everything in Platinum, plus a dedicated advisor who knows your timeline and stays with you until exam day.
$1,260
One Year Access

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

Reinforce your knowledge with unlimited access to our 1-hour, instructor-led Review Sessions. These live Q&A sessions spotlight frequently tested topics, clarify challenging concepts, and address FAQs from candidates. Included in the Platinum and Diamond packages.

Series 79 Strategy Advising

Get a personalized study plan, weekly check-ins, and structured support from a dedicated Faculty Advisor, designed to help you study efficiently and pass with confidence. $500/3 months of support, $200/month thereafter. Included in the Diamond package.

Series 79 Video Vault

Get access to the S79 Video Vault. A series of video deep-dives into the toughest questions in compliance, strategy, market practices, legal language & more. Included in the S79 Platinum and Diamond packages.

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.

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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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GoldPlatinum

Upgrade to Platinum with a physical workbook and premium resources. Pay only the Gold-to-Platinum difference.

GoldDiamond

Upgrade to Diamond for all benefits and resources — skip Platinum and pay only the Gold-to-Diamond difference.

PlatinumDiamond

Upgrade to Diamond with workbook, premium resources, and exclusive access. Pay only the Platinum-to-Diamond difference.

S79 Extension

1-Month

$30 / 1-Month

3-Month

$50 / 3-Month

5-Month

$65 / 5-Month

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.

FAQs

You get access to our Training center that includes proprietary KM study guides, videos, and more. We use an easy-to-follow action plan with clear-cut guidance and suggested next steps. Supported by proactive ongoing check-ins from our expert team