SIE Exam Prep
Prepare for the SIE exam with our industry-leading training curriculum, proactive faculty support, and data-driven guidance.
The SIE Exam is the first step to becoming fully registered to conduct securities business. Interested in additional strategic direction from faculty and more in-depth content coverage? Go for our Platinum or Diamond package.
Course Outline
After enrolling, you’ll be invited to an Onboarding Call to kick off your study journey. You’ll also get a clear-cut action plan, access to all of the proprietary content in our Training Center, and periodic check-ins from our expert team to keep you on track.
Take the initial assessment
Establish your baseline knowledge and see a preview of the types of questions you can expect on the exam. Identify areas that need more or less attention.
Crack open your textbook
Follow along with the most up-to-date companion to our training materials. Ebook access is also included.
Watch video lectures
Let the best faculty in the industry break down the material topic by topic in a relatable, engaging way.
Drill with practice questions
Customize your training with our extensive library of sample questions. Apply our predictive analytics to curate questions around your toughest topics.
Dig into additional resources
Improve your understanding by reviewing supplemental content carefully created and curated by our faculty.
Take the benchmark exam
Find out how ready you are with an exam that represents the real thing. Prioritize topics you have yet to master on the home stretch.
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Walk into your exam with confidence
Prepare to pass with the support of data-driven guidance and perfectly-timed study reminders.
Replacements & Extensions
SIE Replacement Book (5th ed.)
Course Package Options
SIE Gold
The gold standard in self-study.
Designed for driven candidates who want to study independently with best-in-class materials. Outstanding support from our Faculty and Client Experience team is included for all.
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
Support
- Client Experience support
- Faculty team content Q&A – emails
- One Private Faculty Strategy Call for study guidance
Classes
- Public Onboarding Call to kick off study journey
Performance
- Automated performance monitoring & intervention
- Study journey email guidance
- Final mile, pre-exam guidance
SIE Platinum
Elevated resources. Expanded access.
Platinum builds on Gold with unlimited live classes, review sessions, and increased access to our world-class Faculty. Designed for candidates who want deeper guidance throughout their journey.
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
- Three Private Faculty Strategy Calls for study guidance
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
SIE Diamond
Built for high-pressure success.
When the stakes are highest, Diamond delivers. This tier pairs full access to all resources with personalized weekly guidance from Strategy Advising, so you're never studying alone.
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
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)
Exam Format
75 graded multiple-choice + 5 experimental, ungraded questionsDuration
1 hour and 45 minutesPassing Score
70%Prerequisite(s)/ Corequisite(s)
NoneRecommended Study Time
50 to 70 hours
Want more resources?
SIE - 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.
SIE - 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.
SIE Video Vault
Get access to the SIE Video Vault. A series of video deep-dives into the toughest questions in bond features, tax treatments, options trading, & more. Included in the SIE Platinum and Diamond packages.
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