Curriculum VS Kaplan Schweser

CAIA
#1

Hi guys,

Im about to start preparing CAIA Lvl 1, and I have to buy study materials.

For those with previews experienced, do you think it is enough with this package “Essential Self Study Package” that includes:

SchweserPro™ QBank

SchweserNotes™

Schweser’s QuickSheet

Practice Exams

https://www.schweser.com/caia/level-1/study-packages

Thanks in advance

#2

I dont think any study materials are necessary for L1. The workbook and study guide provided by the CAIA were enough.

#3

I wish I’d read this before dropping $$ on schweeez. I’m finding inconsistencies in their books. I don’t think its a polished product for CAIA yet

#4

I’d recommend Kaplan, although if I have to retake L2, I will be using Uppermark. I think that the material especially on L2 was presented much better with Kaplan and the questions matched the difficulty of the exam. Also its a bit early to start prepping for L1 in september…

#5

material for KAplan is better presented, their Qbank is horrible though.

#6

Not sure what the fuss is against Schweser. Used for both CAIA 1 and 2, and thought the exam was well represented according to how it’s structured in the notes. Never heard of uppermark nor would I ever switch from Schweser considering it helped me pass all three CFA exams and L1 CAIA. Don’t really expect a different result for CAIA L2, but we will see.

#7

thanks for all the comments.

I know it is too early to start preparing CAIA Lvl 1, but i am a Consultant and at work days I close the computer at 12.

Many colleages studied CFA1,2 and 3 with Schweser, and they recommended to me.

I am asking you, because I dont know anybody who has studied CAIA in my environment.

Finally, i am ordering Schweser materials for CAIA L1 sept16.

#8

Used both. Uppermark QBank was a huge help in Level II.