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# Professional CertificAtion NEws and Exam Strategy

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This article provides an overview of some of the most important, yet often overlooked, study strategies and habits that make all the difference in passing or failing the [Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam](https://www.finra.org/registration-exams-ce/qualification-exams/securities-industry-essentials-exam). Different content providers have pros and cons like anything else, but regardless of which SIE study resource you choose, it is paramount that you rely upon a proven a curriculum instead of attempting to utilize the internet (or a friend’s outdated SIE book) as your primary study guide. The best SIE self-study resources out there come from [Kaplan Financial Education,](https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/securities/securities-industry-essentials-sie/study-materials) providing a bank of exam practice questions and a physical or online textbook along with other additional materials. 

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