AnalystPrep
Affordable study notes, video lessons, practice questions, and a $799 lifetime package covering all three CFA levels.
Provider Snapshot
At a Glance
Good Fit If You Want
- You want to know who is teaching the material before you buy.
- You want to test the platform before committing to a full package.
- You want more structure, progress tracking, or guidance on what to study next.
- You learn best from guided video walkthroughs instead of only reading notes
Things to Consider
- Lower-cost providers can be great value, but make sure the support depth matches what you need.
- Mobile or offline study access is not a clear strength here, so confirm how well it fits your routine.
- No native mobile app is documented in our current data, so check directly if you rely on phone-first study.
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- AnalystPrep says package access includes curriculum updates when the exam curriculum changes. Its public CFA pages reference 2026–2027 exam windows, but do not publish one exact current curriculum-version statement.
- Question Bank
- Level I: 3,000+ CFA-style questions. Level II: 1,000+ exam-style questions and 200+ vignette-style item sets. Level III: 120+ item sets and 700+ questions. The Live Online package describes 4,000 curriculum-aligned questions, so totals vary by package. Detailed explanations and analytics are included.
- Video Lectures
- Video lessons included in Learn + Practice packages.
- Study Notes
- Study notes included in Learn + Practice packages.
- Mock Exams
- Level I and Level II each list 5 full-length mock exams. Level III lists mock exams, but its public page does not state a full-length count.
- Live Classes
- AnalystPrep now offers a Level I Live Online package with weekly live sessions and moderated Q&A.
- Tutoring
- One-on-one CFA tutoring is available for $119 per 60-minute session via Zoom, Google Meet, or Skype.
- Mobile App
- No native iOS or Android app listing was found; access appears to be web-based.
- Study Planner
- No currently available dedicated study planner was documented on the public CFA pages; the Live Online page says an AI Study Planner is upcoming.
- Analytics & Tracking
- Performance tracking tools are included with paid packages.
- Offline Access
- Full offline-platform access is not documented on AnalystPrep’s public CFA pages. Downloadable formula sheets and sample PDFs are not evidence of a full offline study mode.
- Free Trial
- Free trial available with no credit card required.
- Refund Policy
- No refunds. Sales of educational materials are final after purchase.
- Support Channels
- 24/7 technical support via chat and email (support@analystprep.com), plus Ask-A-Tutor support on paid packages.
- Pass Rate Claims
- AnalystPrep's Level I FAQ says its internal surveys show users report higher pass rates than the global average. No numerical rate or methodology is disclosed.
- Instructor Info
- James Forjan (PhD, CFA) is the primary instructor for all CFA levels. Martin Stoynov (CFA, FRM, CAIA) leads the EU live sessions and has been a finance trainer since 2007. Tutoring sessions are also available with additional CFA charterholders including George Beshara.
Reviews
I'm a self-directed learner who mainly needed a solid question bank for Level I, and AnalystPrep delivered. The 3,000+ practice questions have detailed explanations that explain the 'why,' not just the answer. Professor Forjan's video lectures are clear and well-paced. The analytics dashboard helps identify weak areas efficiently. Main downside: the strict no-refund policy—make sure you're committed before purchasing. Solid value at this price point.
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