Best Series 65 Exam Prep Courses

Whether you want to study at your own pace, prep with on-demand videos, or opt for live online or virtual learning options, ExamFX has an option for you. This is why ExamFX tops our list as the best overall Series 65 exam prep course.

There are three courses to choose from, which cost $159.95 for self-study, $229.95 for video study, or $294.95 for live online. All three course options include instructional support if you have questions, as well as readiness and guarantee exams. You’ll also have access to an extensive question bank and online exam simulations, though you’ll only get 90 days of course access.

ExamFX has an 91% pass rate for securities exams. However, if you pass their guarantee exam with an 80% or higher, and then fail to pass the licensing exam within three days, the company will refund your course costs. And if you don’t like the course or material after you buy it, you can get a full refund within 48 hours.

There are three class options offered by Securities Training Corporation (STC). All three offer 24/7 tech support, access to the instructor hotline, online and printed study material, final exams, and enrollment for up to six months. It's our pick for the best Series 65 exam prep course for in-person instruction.

The basic program priced at $193.33 is a fully self-paced course.

The premier package, which costs $218.41, blends self-study with on-demand lectures. In addition to everything the basic package includes, this course also offers progress exams, flashcards, greenlight exams, on-demand lectures, and an exam pass guarantee.

The top-tier course is the premier plus package priced at $339.63. This package offers live virtual or in-person class options in addition to everything in the premier package. You can also access recorded live virtual classes any time during your six-month course, and the pass guarantee is included.

STC does not publish the pass rate of its students. However, if you choose one of the top two course tiers and follow the course requirements, you’ll get your money back if you fail your exam.

Knopman Marks is our pick for best self-paced course because its 19+ hours of video lectures and mobile tools allow you to study anywhere at any time.

There are two options for Series 65 exam prep courses from Knopman Marks: a $385 self-study course or a $610 instructor-led, live class add-on.

The self-study course includes 19 hours of video lectures, an online question bank, digital flashcards, a benchmark exam, and an iOS mobile app so you can download content and study on the go–even without an internet connection. There are 27 lessons in the curriculum.

The All Access Pass is an additional $225 and can be purchased separately, without enrolling in a class. It includes a 60-minute live Q&A session, 60-minute live onboarding, live-streamed faculty-led classes, and blended classes. Private tutoring is available at an additional charge and must be scheduled via appointment.

Though Knopman Marks lists their student pass rates for many other exams, it does not provide a pass rate for the Series 65 exam. There is also no pass guarantee offered. 

Refunds and returns are accepted within the first 30 days if you’re unsatisfied with the course, but you’ll need to obtain a return authorization first. Your refund may also be subject to a $20 administrative or restocking fee.

Securities Institute of America (SIA) offers à la carte course options, live chat and phone support, and an impressive pass rate, which is why it made our list as the best choice for student experience.

Students can choose between an online video course, which costs $99, or a full self-study course for $205. Both of these courses include six months of course access and allow you to build your own program with a variety of individual options.

Packages include a mobile e-book along with live chat and phone support. Students will have access to a test bank, though it is smaller than those offered by some competitors’ courses. If you want to build on your course, there are options available such as online video classes and a paper textbook.

You can also choose to buy just the Series 65 exam prep software for $59.95. While this isn’t a “class” per se, it does include six months of unlimited access to SIA’s software, which includes over 1,900 practice questions. You can also use this software to create your own randomized quizzes and generate final exams.

SIA’s program boasts a 90% pass rate among students. They also offer a money-back guarantee if you don’t pass the Series 65 exam on the first try.

This policy, called the Greenlight Guarantee, does require you to take and pass a greenlight (end-of-course readiness) exam within five days of taking your official Series 65 exam. If you do this, though, and still don’t pass your Series 65, you’ll get a refund for the course.

The self-paced course from Test Geek costs only $199 and, with only one course option offered, it’s also the simplest. This is why it's our pick for best value.

Test Geek's Series 65 exam prep program is a no-frills, self-paced video course. The course is run by Test Geek founder Brian Lee whose recorded video lectures have an excellent reputation for explaining difficult concepts in an easily understandable way.

When you purchase the Test Geek program, you’ll get a 30-day money-back guarantee and lifetime access to the course from any device. You’re able to watch the video lectures as often as you’d like, whenever and wherever you need.

The Test Geek video course is broken up into four modules, which include a midterm exam and a final exam. There is no question bank, but downloadable class notes are available. 

There are no student pass rates published and no exam pass guarantee for the course.