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Faisal A.
· Jun 13, 2025
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Highly recommend for bank jobs

This course was mandatory for my banking job in Abu Dhabi. The mock exams are very similar to the actual test.

Response from CISI Academy

Thanks for the feedback, Hamad. We're always looking for ways to improve.

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Sophie V.
· Jun 15, 2025
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Cheat sheets are amazing

I read the cheat sheet right before my exam, and several questions came straight from it. It really saved me!

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Amal W.
· Jun 15, 2025
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Perfect last-minute review

I read the review sheet in the parking lot right before the exam, and three of the questions were directly from it! Highly recommend this course.

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Sultan K.
· Jun 15, 2025
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Great data security overview

The sections on GDPR and data security are very clear and helpful for compliance roles. I passed on my first attempt.

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Nasser I.
· Jun 15, 2025
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Great compliance summary

The sections on GDPR and information security are simple and clear. Perfect for compliance roles. I passed with a 78% score.

Response from CISI Academy

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Nasser. We've noted your feedback to help us keep improving.

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Devendra P.
· Jun 12, 2025
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Highly recommended

Identifying politically exposed persons was explained clearly, making the complex Saudi rules easy to learn.

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Isla G.
· Jun 12, 2025
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Passed CME-3A first try

Ratios and calculations are explained well with a practical, exam-focused approach. Passed CME-3A first try!

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Kelechi E.
· Jun 11, 2025
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Saves a lot of study time

The summaries of mutual fund and REIT rules are simple and save you from reading long legal texts.

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Saud M.
· Jun 10, 2025
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Excellent GSCMR course

If you need to pass the GSCMR exam in Saudi Arabia, this is the best course. The timeline charts are incredibly useful for the test.

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Isaac C.
· Jun 9, 2025
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Clear Saudi AML topics

The lessons on Saudi anti-money laundering risks are very practical. The chapter breakdown is easy to follow.

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Khalid S.
· Jun 8, 2025
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Realistic practice questions

The practice questions on market abuse are realistic and challenging. They prepare you perfectly for the real exam.

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Amara O.
· Jun 8, 2025
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Easy to read guide

Capital rules and licensing requirements are explained in simple terms. It made my revision much easier.

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Sakura T.
· Jun 7, 2025
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Simple wire transfer rules

The rules for domestic and international wire transfers are simplified here. The course is very easy to follow.

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Khalid Y.
· Jun 7, 2025
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Clear wire transfer rules

The comparison between domestic and international wire transfer rules was laid out perfectly. It was exactly what I needed to pass my CME-2B exam.

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Jabari W.
· Jun 7, 2025
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Best Saudi exam prep

It is hard to find good study material for the Saudi exams, but this course is excellent. Helped me pass the compliance test!

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Mustafa H.
· Jun 6, 2025
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Passed with an 80%

The section on care home fees and top-up rules was very helpful. I passed on my first try.

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Bassem G.
· Jun 6, 2025
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Cleared the exam

The lessons on top-up rules were extremely helpful. They ask about this frequently in the exam, and this course prepared me perfectly.

Response from CISI Academy

Thank you for the review, Bassem. We have noted your feedback and are always working to make the course even better.

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Jack M.
· Jun 6, 2025
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Pensions simplified

Pensions are tough to learn, but the cheat sheets make them simple. I would not have passed without them.

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Astrid H.
· Jun 5, 2025
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MiFID rules explained clearly

The reporting rules were confusing at first, but now they make sense. This is very important for the exam.

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Elena G.
· Jun 5, 2025
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NAV calculations made easy

I used to struggle with pricing and NAV calculations, but this course made it simple. Highly recommended for asset management.

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