SIE Exam Prep
The SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) Exam is the first step toward becoming registered to conduct securities business in the United States, and a prerequisite for nearly every representative-level securities exam that follows.
Knopman Marks has prepared candidates for securities exams for over 35 years. With a 98% first-time pass rate on the SIE, our program pairs faculty-led instruction with a data-driven methodology, and offers premium resources for candidates who want additional support to match how they learn.
Exam Format
75 graded multiple-choice + 5 experimental, ungraded questionsDuration
1 hour and 45 minutesPassing Score
70%Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
NoneRecommended Study Time
50 to 70 hours
Course Package Options
SIE Gold
The gold standard in self-study.
How it works:
- Study anytime with 24/7 access to the Training Center
- Reference every topic in your textbook
- Learn from expert Faculty through curated video lectures
- Build recall with digital flashcards
- Track readiness with preset benchmark exams
And more!
SIE Platinum
Real-time support when you need it.
How it works:
- Get immediate answers with AI-powered study support
- Break down tricky question types with Q&A video resource
- Join unlimited live classes for real-time support
- Strengthen recall of key topics with additional flashcard topics
- Reinforce concepts hands-on with the spiral-bound workbook
And more!
SIE Diamond
Guidance built around you.
How it works:
- Get a dedicated faculty advisor in your corner
- Stay accountable with weekly 1:1 check-ins
- Follow a custom study plan built to your timeline
And more!
Want more resources?
SIE - Review Sessions
SIE - Strategy Advising
SIE Video Vault
Replacements
SIE Replacement Textbook (5th ed. revised)
Choose the Right Package
Knopman Marks' method is simple: learn efficiently across our resources to build recall, get feedback to know what to prioritize, then apply what you've learned to reinforce what still needs work. That method is taught by our bench of KM faculty, who bring real-world expertise to every video and live class. Access to faculty and support resources grows with your package, from Gold to Platinum to Diamond.
Features
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
FEATURE
Faculty-led exam Q&A Video Vault
Video Vault is a library of faculty-led walkthrough videos of real exam-style questions breaking down how to reason to the correct answer. Reviewed typically in the final weeks of prep, after practice exams reveal gaps to target. Available as a standalone add-on to Gold.
Adaptive flashcards on the most heavily-tested concepts
Adaptive Flashcards turn the Key Concepts guide into flashcard form with an adaptive review algorithm. The algorithm tracks concepts a candidate gets wrong and resurfaces them more often, so review time concentrates on weak areas instead of material already mastered.
Spiral-bound workbook
The spiral-bound workbook is a printed companion for active, hands-on studying, built to be used alongside the video lecture series. It includes in-class-style exercises for each topic in the curriculum. Available as a standalone add-on to Gold.
Video lectures curated by expert Faculty
Video lectures are the backbone of the Knopman Marks study program, covering the full exam curriculum topic by topic and taught by KM faculty. Candidates consistently cite the videos in feedback as one of the most engaging parts of their prep.
Physical & Digital Textbook
The exam textbook is a comprehensive written reference covering every topic on the exam outline, available in both print and e-reader formats. Candidates use it as a primary reference during study sessions and as a lookup tool when reviewing flagged practice questions.
Preset exams to determine readiness
Preset practice exams simulate the real exam in length, format, and difficulty. Scores on these benchmark exams indicate whether a candidate is ready to sit for the real test, based on Knopman Marks' 35-year pass rate data across thousands of candidates.
Customizable practice questions
Customizable practice questions let candidates build quizzes filtered by topic, difficulty, or question type. Candidates use this to target specific weak areas identified in benchmark exams, rather than reviewing the full curriculum from the start each time.
Digital flashcards
Digital flashcards cover core terms and concepts in a quick-review format, designed for short study sessions. Candidates typically use digital flashcards for daily review between longer study blocks, reinforcing recall of material already covered.
Most-tested terms Key Concepts guide
Key Concepts is a condensed study guide covering the specific terms, facts, and topics most frequently tested on the exam. Candidates typically use Key Concepts for focused review in the final days before their exam, after completing the full curriculum.
Study skills & test-readiness course
Study Essentials is a one-hour course covering study strategy, time management, and test anxiety, taken before a candidate begins the core curriculum. It is included free with every Knopman Marks course purchase.
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
LIVE CLASSES
Learn live, with real faculty guidance
Live classes give you real-time access to faculty, so you can ask questions, work through tough concepts, and get guidance exactly when you need it. Platinum and Diamond include every live class type, unlimited, for the full length of your course. Unlimited live review sessions are also available as a standalone add-on to Gold. Preview upcoming sessions before you decide.
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Existing Customers
Manage Your Current Enrollment
Choose the plan that best fits your goals and get access to exclusive workbooks and resources.
Upgrade Your Plan
Gold → Platinum
Upgrade to Platinum with a physical workbook and premium resources. Pay only the Gold-to-Platinum difference.
Gold → Diamond
Upgrade to Diamond for all benefits and resources — skip Platinum and pay only the Gold-to-Diamond difference.
Platinum → Diamond
Upgrade to Diamond with workbook, premium resources, and exclusive access. Pay only the Platinum-to-Diamond difference.
SIE Extension
1-Month
3-Month
5-Month
Extensions are applied immediately and begin from your current course expiration date. Premium upgrades will continue to be accessible during your extension period. Strategy Advising renewals are not included and are billed separately.
FAQs
You get access to our Training center that includes proprietary KM study guides, videos, and more. We use an easy-to-follow action plan with clear-cut guidance and suggested next steps. Supported by proactive ongoing check-ins from our expert team