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CFA Exam Study Packages

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One-size-fits-all study plans don’t work. Get the personalized study plan you need to pass. No more guessing how to prepare for the CFA exam. We've formulated an adaptive study program that works and adjusts for you. Get everything you need to prepare for the 2026-2027 CFA exam. See what’s included in our various CFA study packages to find your best fit.

Key Study Package Features

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    Study Notes

    SchweserNotes™ distills the CFA curriculum into concise, exam-focused modules that make complex material easier to work through. It’s no wonder Kaplan Schweser CFA candidates say we offer the best study notes in the industry.

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    Practice Questions

    Learn by doing with thousands of unique questions that show how well you can apply the curriculum before moving on. CFA candidates who studied with Kaplan say we offer the best practice questions in the industry.

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    Mock Exams

    We’re proud to report that our CFA candidates say Schweser mock exams are the best in the industry. Each mock exam replicates the CFA exam’s format, interface, and difficulty, while detailed video tutorials walk you through the correct answers.

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    Personal Performance Assessments

    Personal performance assessments track your progress over time, provide visibility into your strengths and weaknesses by topic, and show how you compare to fellow candidates. This insight keeps you focused and helps you make informed decisions throughout your CFA study plan.

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    Customizable Study Plans

    Your customizable study plan and dynamic Activity Feed adjust to your progress, helping you prioritize topics and know what to study next. According to CFA candidates, Kaplan Schweser is most likely to help keep them on track as they prepare for the CFA exam.

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    Review Workshops

    Review Workshops are carefully curated for the final phase of your exam prep. They combine curriculum refreshers with exam-style problem-solving to reinforce your knowledge and improve your exam-taking skills. Boost your confidence and exam readiness during the last few weeks of preparation.

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PassProtection™ Guarantee

Get peace of mind on exam day with Schweser’s PassProtection™. If you need to retake your exam, you’ll receive a free Essential, Premium, or Ultimate study package, or discounts if you choose to upgrade your study package. This safety net helps you stay committed to your goal and keeps your momentum going, even if things don’t go as planned.

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Schweser’s Live In-Person CFA® Mock Exam

Simulate exam day, bolster your confidence, and test your knowledge under real exam-day conditions. Offered exclusively by Kaplan Schweser, take your Level I mock exam live at one of hundreds of Prometric® CFA test centers around the globe. This unique option is included in the Ultimate Package or can be added to any other study package.

Compare Our CFA Exam Study Packages

Study PackageUltimate Package

$1,499


  • Live Online or OnDemand Masterclass
  • Printed & Digital Books
  • All of Kaplan’s Study Tools, Exams, & Review Materials
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Study PackagePremium Package

$1,099


Study PackageEssential Package

$799


Study PackageBasic Package

$429


  • OnDemand Masterclass
  • Study Tools & Practice Exams

What Are Kaplan Schweser’s CFA® Customers Saying?

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Kaplan Schweser is a CFA Institute Prep Provider. Only CFA Institute Prep Providers are permitted to make use of CFA Institute copyrighted materials, which are the building blocks of the exam. We are also required to update our materials every year and this is validated by CFA Institute.

Our products and services substantially cover the relevant curriculum and exam and this is validated by CFA Institute. In our advertising, any statement about the numbers of questions in our products and services relates to unique, original, proprietary questions. CFA Institute Prep Providers are forbidden from including CFA Institute official mock exam questions or any questions other than the end of reading questions within their products and services.

CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the product and services offered by Kaplan Schweser. CFA Institute®, CFA® and “Chartered Financial Analyst®” are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Leader in CFA Prep: These are the findings of a quantitative survey conducted by Kaplan between February 2, 2026 and February 26, 2026. For this survey, a sample of 687 CFA Level I, II, and III candidates was interviewed online, of which 501 prepared for the CFA Level I, II, or III exam with Kaplan Schweser and 186 prepared with other providers.

Best Study Notes: These are the findings of a quantitative survey conducted by Kaplan between February 2, 2026 and February 26, 2026. For this survey, a sample of 687 CFA Level I, II, and III candidates was interviewed online, of which 501 prepared for the CFA Level I, II, or III exam with Kaplan Schweser and 186 prepared with other providers.

Best Mock Exams and Practice Questions: These are the findings of a quantitative survey conducted by Kaplan between February 2, 2026 and February 26, 2026. For this survey, a sample of 687 CFA Level I, II, and III candidates was interviewed online, of which 501 prepared for the CFA Level I, II, or III exam with Kaplan Schweser and 186 prepared with other providers.

Most Likely to Keep on Track: These are the findings of a quantitative survey conducted by Kaplan between December 18, 2024, and February 6, 2025. For this survey, a sample of 972 CFA Level I, II, and III candidates was interviewed online, of which 582 prepared for the CFA Level I, II, or III exam with Kaplan Schweser and 456 prepared with other providers.