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Tariq A.
· May 20, 2024
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Passed CME-1A first try!

I studied hard for three weeks and passed my CME-1A exam on my first attempt. The summary notes for the securities chapters are incredibly helpful.

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Mona H.
· Feb 1, 2023
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Perfect prep for the exam

The realistic practice exams are what make this course great. I felt much more confident after taking them twice. Passed successfully!

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Yuki S.
· Jan 27, 2023
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Clear bank guarantees guide

The lessons on letters of credit and bank guarantees were excellent. Much easier to follow than the textbook. I passed my exam!

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Yasmin D.
· Jan 16, 2023
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Clear explanation of AML rules

The updates to the AML rules are explained very simply here. It is the best breakdown I have found online.

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Hamza K.
· Jan 16, 2023
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Simple AML breakdown

The updates on the 5th AML directive were so clear. I couldn't find a simple explanation anywhere else. Just found out I passed this morning!

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Sophie T.
· Jan 15, 2023
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Passed on my third try!

I finally understand the difference between investment objectives and constraints. The tutor was really helpful, and I passed after my third try!

Response from CISI Academy

We appreciate the feedback. We're always working to improve the study experience — please reach out to support@cisi.academy if you need anything.

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Grace H.
· Jan 14, 2023
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Everything you need to pass

The regulatory framework is explained clearly without unnecessary details. I finished the exam with plenty of time left.

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Lucas W.
· Jan 13, 2023
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Passed with 81%!

The reporting timelines and requirements are laid out clearly. It is much easier to read than the official PDFs. I got 81% on my first try.

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Bandar F.
· Jan 12, 2023
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Clear rules explanation

The rules for mandatory takeovers are explained very clearly. It helped me focus my revision on what counts.

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Divya T.
· Jan 11, 2023
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Up to date retirement modules

Even though I do retirement planning daily, the exam is tough. These updated retirement modules helped me improve my score significantly.

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Hannah M.
· Jan 9, 2023
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Great KSA exam prep

This certification is important for Saudi investment banking jobs. The course covers the latest rule updates and helped me finish the exam quickly.

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Majid Y.
· Jan 8, 2023
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Math calculations made easy

Stock splits and rights issues can be tricky, but the lessons make the math easy to understand. I passed the calculation part easily.

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Rahul M.
· Jan 8, 2023
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Simple math explanations

WACC calculations are finally explained in plain English. This is much better than the official dry textbook.

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Amal K.
· Jan 8, 2023
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Simple and clear summaries

The CME-3A syllabus was huge, but these summaries made it simple by focusing only on what comes up in the test.

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Reem A.
· Jan 7, 2023
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Practical and useful lessons

I used this for my CPD hours. The lessons on sanctions are very practical and helpful for my daily work.

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Shamma H.
· Jan 7, 2023
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Passed on my first try

The ESCA rules are complicated, but the breakdown here is very clear. It helped me pass first time.

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Chloe L.
· Jan 6, 2023
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Scored 87%!

I finished the exam in 40 minutes and scored 87%. The mock exams are just like the real test.

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Maya R.
· Jan 5, 2023
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Great for teams

My whole team used this course to prepare, and we all passed. We will definitely recommend it to our new hires.

Response from CISI Academy

Thanks Sienna! Glad the course helped. Best of luck!

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