The FRM program is important and all IFT products focus on its core concepts. We recommend the following 7-step study strategy:

  1. Make a study schedule and follow it religiously. For each chapter in the curriculum, you need to complete one round of study (steps 2 to 5) about 6–8 weeks before the exam.
  2. Watch IFT Detailed Videos carefully. Pause, rewind, review where you need more time to understand. Print out the slides and take your own notes as you are watching.
  3. Read IFT Notes for extra understanding, reinforcing concepts and retaining the knowledge.
  4. Do the questions from the curriculum at the end of each chapter.
  5. Do the IFT Q-bank for that chapter.
  6. Do a comprehensive review 6–8 weeks before the exam. You may rewatch the videos at a higher playback speed (1.5x – 2.0x) and/or read the study notes again.
  7. A month prior to the exam, you should practice with full length mock exams. The mock exams should be done in a manner to replicate your real exam experience. These should be done in a timed fashion and in one sitting.