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Series 79 Exam Prep
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Want to walk into your Series 79 Exam with confidence?
We’ve got you covered.

Pass the first time! Knopman Marks offers an industry-leading training package with a 98% first-time pass rate for this exam. Our FINRA Series 79 Exam training course includes comprehensive study materials as well as instructor guidance that you can access throughout your study journey. This training course will instill you with the confidence needed to pass your first time around!

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Our unique set of diagnostic, benchmark, and practice tests can accurately predict your readiness level and your likeliness of passing the actual exam
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99% of candidates who pass our Series 79 benchmark exam on the first try pass the actual exam.
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99% of candidates who average between 65% - 70% on their first 500 Series 79 practice questions pass the actual exam on the first try.
What’s Included
Our comprehensive course includes everything you
need to study:
10+ Hours of Video Lectures
Access to our Training Center
Benchmark and Diagnostic Exams
Digital Flashcards
Textbook & Ebook
Downloadable Supplements
iOS Mobile App to Study Offline
Online Question Bank
Client Success Team Support
And everything you need to truly succeed:
Access to the online Training Center, your digital study hub full of proprietary KM study guides, videos, and more
Real-time email updates from instructors with last-minute tips and nudges exactly when you need them
Proactive ongoing check-ins from our expert team
Easy-to-follow action plan with clear-cut guidance and suggested next steps
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With the All Access Pass add-on, you can take as many Series 79 live classes throughout your training as you need. View Class Schedule

VIRTUAL
Group Onboarding Call
A 60-minute virtual call where students meet the team, explore the Training Center, and learn how to get started quickly.
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Review Sessions
In ongoing 60-minute, live Q&A sessions, Knopman Marks instructors dive deep into questions on the most difficult concepts. You can participate in real time and engage in interactive polling.
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Traditional Faculty-Led Classes
A live-streamed, faculty-led delivery of the Knopman Marks lectures, covering the most frequently tested and difficult concepts you're likely to find on the exam.
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Blended Classes
A scheduled course that blends the on-demand recorded lectures from the Training Center with faculty-led coaching and review sessions.
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We put together a team of the most knowledgeable instructors, coaches, and staff for each course that will keep you on track and meeting your goals. They’re with you every step of the way.

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Instructor
Bailey
Client Success Captain
Michael
Onboarding Specialist
James
Data Lead
CURRICULUM
Series 79 Exam Prep Course Course Curriculum
Lesson 1
Introduction, Securities Registration, Underwriting & SEC Filing
Lesson 2
Financial Statements & Valuation
Lesson 3
Mergers & Acquisitions, Tenders & Bankruptcy
Lesson 4
S79 Flashcards (iOS App Access ONLY; Browser access via tab above)
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Exam Details
About the Series 79 Exam
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
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Series 79 FAQ
Can I take the Series 79 Exam even though I am not sponsored?

You must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm in order to take the Series 79. Learn more about sponsorship and consider the SIE exam if you aren't sponsored.

How do I enroll in a live Series 79 class?

Add All Access Pass to your course and you can enroll in any of our Series 79 live (in-person or virtual) courses through your Training Center, along with an onboarding call and review sessions. With the All Access Pass, you have unlimited access to our instructor-led sessions.

How many questions should I complete on the practice exams before I take the Series 79 Exam?

We recommend completing at least 1,000 practice questions, plus the diagnostic exams prior to taking the actual exam.

How many times should I expect to use a calculator on the exam?

The actual exam is typically only about 10-15% math, so on average, expect to see about 10 math questions on the exam. For those who need additional help practicing math, we recommend completing the math challenge questions on the TestPrep site.

What is the usual study time for the Series 79?

For new investment bankers, we typically recommend about 50-75 hours of total prep (about 4-6 weeks while working full-time). For experienced bankers comfortable with financial statements, valuation, and M&A, we typically recommend between 40 – 50 hours of prep (2-3 weeks while working full-time).

How should I incorporate the diagnostic exams into my prep?

There are three diagnostic exams, available online.  These exams should be staggered with the practice exams so that for every 250 questions you complete online, you complete one diagnostic exam. The diagnostic exams are very close in difficulty to the actual exam, so they should be completed closed-book in one sitting. You should not do any of the diagnostic exams until you are within two weeks or less of taking the examination. You should complete the benchmark exam 2-3 days before your scheduled exam date.

How does the difficulty of your practice questions compare to the difficulty of the questions I am likely to see on the actual exam?

Our online exams tend to be slightly harder than the actual exam, so scores in the high-60s and low-70s puts candidates in a strong position. The final diagnostic exams are similar in difficulty to the actual exam. Those who pass our final benchmark exam, pass the actual exam over 99% of the time.

Should I expect to use the full time allotted on the Series 79 Exam?

Time management is important on the Series 79, given that there are a number of multi-step math questions which take time to work through.  Though most people are able to finish the exam, you should expect to use most of the time and might not have time to review questions marked for review. The pacing to follow on the exam is 20 questions every 30 minutes. This will ensure you finish with some additional time for review.

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