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SIE prep courses: price, access and guarantee
| Vendor | Package | Price | Access | Questions / exams | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievable | Single tier | $99 | 12 months | 2,000+ quiz questions; 35+ practice exams | Money back if you fail (per Achievable FAQ) |
| Kaplan | Premium OnDemand / Premium Live Online | $199 / $229 list (sale prices shown on site) | 5 months | QBank size not stated | None shown for securities exams |
| Kaplan | Essential / Basic | Not individually listed (page range from $99) | 5 months | Not stated | None shown |
| STC | Digital E-Course / Premier / Premier Plus | $129 / $141 / $293 | 6 months | Not stated | Premier tiers only, with score conditions |
| PassPerfect | Pass Plus / Pro / Pass Promise | $109 / $162 / $270 | 7 months | Not stated | Pass Promise tier only, with conditions |
| Knopman Marks | Gold / Platinum / Diamond | $265 / $495 / $895 | 12 months | Not stated | None stated |
SeriesPrepKit | Single tier | $79 | 12 months + free extension until you pass | Outline-weighted original bank (in production) | No refund or pass guarantee; free access extension instead |
Where each one wins
- Cheapest well-reviewed full course: Achievable at $99 with 12 months and a money-back guarantee.
- Live instruction: Kaplan Premium Live Online and Knopman’s upper tiers include instructor-led sessions; you pay for it.
- Guarantee-driven buyers: read the fine print. STC and PassPerfect guarantees apply only to specific tiers and require minimum practice-exam scores; Kaplan shows none for securities exams.
- Where we fit: lowest price ($79), 12 months plus a free extension until you pass, and bundles priced for the full path. We do not offer video lectures or live classes, and our question bank is new.
How to choose
- If your firm pays, use the firm’s provider. Many sponsors have a standard vendor.
- Self-funding? Compare total cost for your full path, not one exam. A broker path is three exams (SIE + 7 + 63).
- Access length matters if your exam date might slip: 5-7 months vs 12.
- Test the questions first. Every vendor here offers free samples; try ours on the free practice test.
Try ours: $79, 12 months, free extension until you pass
Outline-weighted original questions with explanations, section drills and timed full-length exams. $79 one-time, 12 months, free access extension until you pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest SIE prep course?
Among the vendors we checked on 2026-09-23, SeriesPrepKit ($79) and Achievable ($99) have the lowest published prices for 12 months of access.
Does Kaplan offer a pass guarantee for the SIE?
We did not find one on Kaplan’s SIE packages page; Kaplan’s PassProtection guarantee is described for its CFP prep.
Do you offer a pass guarantee?
No. We offer a free access extension until you pass instead of a refund or guarantee. See the terms.
Sources
- Achievable - SIE course page (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Kaplan Financial Education - SIE study packages (accessed 2026-09-23)
- STC - SIE course page (accessed 2026-09-23)
- STC - Pass guarantee FAQ (accessed 2026-09-23)
- PassPerfect - SIE page (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Knopman Marks - SIE course page (accessed 2026-09-23)