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Securities Licensing Study Guides

Complete, authoritative curricula aligned with official FINRA and NASAA blueprints. Each lesson includes key exam takeaways, comparison tables, common traps, and interactive checkpoints.

STEP 1 • PREREQUISITE

FINRA SIE Exam

Securities Industry Essentials

The entry-level benchmark exam. Open to anyone age 18+ with no broker-dealer sponsorship required. Master capital market structure, debt securities, equity basics, and FINRA conduct rules.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 47 Lessons

Format: 75 Qs (1h 45m)

Passing: 70%

Study Time: ~40-60 hrs

✓ No Firm Sponsorship Needed • Valid for 4 Years

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STEP 2 • FLAGSHIP CORE

FINRA Series 7

General Securities Representative

The premier credential for retail brokers, wealth managers, and registered reps. Deep dive into options trading, municipal debt, margin mechanics, Reg BI, and customer suitability.

Curriculum: 13 Ch • 61 Lessons

Format: 125 Qs (3h 45m)

Passing: 72%

Study Time: ~80-120 hrs

✓ Function 3 (73% of Exam) • Includes T+1 Settlement

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STEP 3 • STATE BLUE SKY

NASAA Series 66

Uniform Combined State Law

Combines the Series 63 and Series 65 into a single exam. Qualifies you to act as both a securities agent and an investment adviser representative (IAR) charging advisory and AUM fees.

Curriculum: 16 Ch • 47 Lessons

Format: 100 Qs (2h 30m)

Passing: 73%

Study Time: ~50-70 hrs

✓ 45% State & Federal Regulations • Fiduciary Ethics

Explore NASAA Series 66 Guide Start Reading Chapter 1

STATE AGENT CORE

Qualifies you as a securities agent representing broker-dealers across state lines. Focuses heavily on the Uniform Securities Act, broker-dealer and agent registration, exempt transactions, and ethical practices.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 17 Lessons

Format: 60 Qs (1h 15m)

Passing: 72%

Study Time: ~30-45 hrs

✓ 40% BD Regulation • 35% Ethical Conduct Rules

Explore NASAA Series 63 Guide Start Reading Chapter 1

INVESTMENT ADVISER LAW

NASAA Series 65

Uniform Investment Adviser Law

Qualifies you as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) to provide fee-based advisory services, managed portfolios, and financial planning without firm sponsorship. Covers economics, investment vehicles, portfolio theory, and adviser regulations.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 16 Lessons

Format: 130 Qs (3h 00m)

Passing: 70%

Study Time: ~50-70 hrs

✓ 41% Laws & Regulations • 30% Client Recommendations

Explore NASAA Series 65 Guide Start Reading Chapter 1

AI & CLOUD CERTIFICATION

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

AIF-C01 Generative AI & ML

Validates understanding of machine learning foundations, Generative AI mechanisms, Amazon Bedrock serverless APIs, model choice (Claude, Titan, Llama), and Responsible AI governance on AWS.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 16 Lessons

Format: 65 Qs (1h 30m)

Passing: 700/1000

Study Time: ~30-45 hrs

✓ 28% Amazon Bedrock Services • 28% Responsible AI

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INFRASTRUCTURE CERTIFICATION

CompTIA Network+

N10-009 Enterprise Networking

Validates skills to establish, maintain, and troubleshoot core networks, covering the OSI model, IPv4/IPv6 subnetting, dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP), switching, 802.11 Wi-Fi, and CompTIA 7-step troubleshooting methodology.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 23 Lessons

Format: 90 Qs (1h 30m)

Passing: 720/900

Study Time: ~50-70 hrs

✓ 24% Networking Fundamentals • 22% Network Troubleshooting

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CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION

CompTIA Security+

SY0-701 Cybersecurity Architecture & Operations

Validates core knowledge of baseline cybersecurity operations, Zero Trust architecture, threat intelligence, cloud vulnerability mitigations, IAM federation, digital forensics, and governance risk management.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 20 Lessons

Format: 90 Qs (1h 30m)

Passing: 750/900

Study Time: ~60-80 hrs

✓ 28% Security Operations • 22% Threats & Mitigations

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REAL ESTATE REGULATORY UPDATE

2026 Real Estate: NAR Settlement

Mandatory Buyer Representation

Comprehensive curriculum on post-settlement regulatory changes: mandatory written buyer representation agreements before touring, permanent removal of MLS compensation fields, seller concession financing caps, and federal antitrust compliance.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 16 Lessons

Format: 60 Qs (1h 15m)

Passing: 75%

Study Time: ~30-45 hrs

✓ 30% Mandatory Buyer Agreements • 27% MLS Compensation Rules

Explore 2026 Real Estate: NAR Settlement Guide Start Reading Chapter 1

LEGAL LICENSURE BLUEPRINT

NextGen Bar Exam

NCBE July 2026 Integrated Blueprint

Comprehensive curriculum for the landmark NCBE NextGen Bar Exam: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, Business Associations, and Family Law across 4 foundational chapters.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 16 Lessons

Format: 60 Qs (3h 00m)

Passing: 70%

Study Time: ~60-90 hrs

✓ 27% Civ Pro & Con Law • 27% Contracts & Torts

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ACCOUNTING & IT AUDIT DISCIPLINE

CPA Evolution: ISC

Information Systems and Controls

Comprehensive curriculum for the CPA Evolution ISC discipline: IT governance, COSO ITGC internal controls, cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0), privacy compliance, and SSAE 18/21 SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 attestation reporting.

Curriculum: 3 Ch • 15 Lessons

Format: 82 Qs (4h 00m)

Passing: 75

Study Time: ~50-70 hrs

✓ 40% Data Governance & ITGC • 40% Security & Privacy • 20% SOC

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT GOLD STANDARD

PMI PMP® Exam

Project Management Professional (ECO 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum for the PMI PMP® certification, aligned to the July 2026 outline: People (33%), Process (41%), and Business Environment (26%). Master servant leadership, conflict resolution, CPM scheduling, EVM formulas, agile ceremonies, and enterprise governance.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 100 Qs (2h 00m)

Passing: Above Target

Study Time: ~100-150 hrs

✓ 50% Predictive • 50% Agile/Hybrid • Full EVM Suite

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HEALTHCARE & NURSING LICENSURE

Next Generation NCLEX-RN

NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM)

Comprehensive curriculum for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN: Safe and Effective Care Environment (31%), Health Promotion and Maintenance (9%), Psychosocial Integrity (10%), and Physiological Integrity (50%). Master clinical judgment, delegation, high-alert pharmacology, and emergency resuscitation.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 85 Qs (2h 00m)

Passing: Logit 0.00 (Pass)

Study Time: ~60-90 hrs

✓ 50% Physiological Integrity • 31% Safe Care • NCJMM 6-Step Model

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CLOUD ARCHITECTURE BENCHMARK

AWS Solutions Architect

SAA-C03 Associate Certification

Comprehensive curriculum for the AWS SAA-C03 exam: Design Secure Architectures (30%), Design Resilient Architectures (26%), Design High-Performing Architectures (24%), and Design Cost-Optimized Architectures (20%). Master VPC networking, IAM governance, Aurora/DynamoDB, and disaster recovery.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 16 Lessons

Format: 65 Qs (2h 10m)

Passing: 720/1000

Study Time: ~60-90 hrs

✓ 30% Secure Architectures • 26% Resilient • Well-Architected Framework

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STATE REAL ESTATE LICENSURE

Florida Real Estate

Sales Associate (FREC Course I)

Comprehensive curriculum for the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate exam: License Law (25%), Brokerage Operations & Agency (20%), Contracts & Conveyances (25%), Financing & Closing Math (18%), and Valuation & Zoning (12%). Master F.S. 475, escrow timelines, MALE settlement, deed covenants, and homestead rights.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 100 Qs (3h 30m)

Passing: 75%

Study Time: ~60-90 hrs

✓ 25% License Law • 20% Agency Duties • Full Closing Math Suite

Explore Florida Real Estate Guide Start Reading Chapter 1

SKILLED TRADES & ELECTRICAL

Journeyman Electrician

NEC / NFPA 70 Licensure Examination

Comprehensive curriculum for the Journeyman Electrician state license: Electrical Theory (20%), Calculations & Feeders (30%), Grounding & Bonding (25%), Wiring Methods (15%), and Motors & Equipment (10%). Master NEC 2023/2026, Table 310.16, box sizing, and OCPD.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 80 Qs (4h 00m)

Passing: 70%

Study Time: ~80-120 hrs

✓ 30% Feeder & Service Calculations • Full NEC Article 250 Suite

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CIVIL SERVICE & POSTAL

USPS Postal Exam 474–477

Virtual Entry Assessment (VEA)

Comprehensive preparation for USPS hiring assessments: Exam 474 (Carrier), Exam 475 (Mail Handler), Exam 476 (Processing Clerk), and Exam 477 (Customer Service). Master Work Scenarios, Error Checking address matching, and Move Actions.

Curriculum: 4 Ch • 16 Lessons

Format: 60 Qs (1h 30m)

Passing: 70% (85+ Competitive)

Study Time: ~20-30 hrs

✓ Covers VEA 474, 475, 476 & 477 • Speed Error Checking

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INSURANCE BROKER & PRODUCER

Property & Casualty Insurance

P&C Producer License Examination

Comprehensive curriculum for the Property & Casualty Insurance license exam: Principles of Risk (15%), Personal Lines (30%), Commercial Lines (30%), Auto & Umbrella (15%), and State Regulations (10%). Master ISO HO forms, CGL triggers, and coinsurance math.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 100 Qs (2h 30m)

Passing: 70%

Study Time: ~50-70 hrs

✓ 30% Commercial Lines • 30% Personal Lines • Full Coinsurance Suite

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ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL AUDIT

Uniform CPA Examination

Core Sections: FAR, AUD & REG

Comprehensive curriculum for the Uniform CPA Examination core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Auditing and Attestation (AUD), and Regulation & Taxation (REG). Master ASC 606 revenue, ASC 842 leases, audit risk models, and IRC basis rules.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 90 Qs (4h 00m)

Passing: 75

Study Time: ~120-180 hrs

✓ AICPA CPA Evolution Core • ASC 606 • AU-C & PCAOB Standards

Explore Uniform CPA Examination Guide Start Reading Chapter 1

LEGAL & LOAN SIGNING

Notary Public Exam

State Commission & Signing Agent

Comprehensive curriculum for Notary Public commissioning: General Eligibility (30%), Notarial Acts (25%), Identification & Journaling (20%), Prohibited Acts (15%), and Loan Signing Scenarios (10%). Master Acknowledgments vs Jurats, ID standards, and UPL limits.

Curriculum: 5 Ch • 18 Lessons

Format: 60 Qs (1h 00m)

Passing: 70%

Study Time: ~20-35 hrs

✓ Model Notary Act • Acknowledgment vs Jurat • Zero UPL Rules

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The 3-Step Securities Licensing Pathway

How top firms structure licensing for financial advisors, analysts, and wealth managers:

FINRA SIE

Establish foundational industry knowledge. Anyone can take it immediately. Unlocks hiring potential at top wirehouses and boutiques.

FINRA Series 7

Upon firm hire and Form U4 sponsorship, pass the Series 7 top-off exam to trade equities, bonds, munis, and complex options.

NASAA Series 66

Pass the uniform state law exam to become dual-licensed: charge transactional commissions as an agent and ongoing advisory fees as an IAR.

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