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2 Establish yourself as a leader. With new retail products and structures, investments from insurance companies and pensions, and government investments in infrastructure and green technology, alternative investing has gone mainstream. The CAIA designation is the only global educational standard designed for alternative investment professionals, and earning it will truly make you stand out Kaplan Schweser provides an incredibly efficient way to fully from the crowd. There s no better way to prove your dedication and skill and show you re serious about alternative investments than by investing in yourself. Establish credibility. Position yourself for career advancement. prepare candidates to pass the CAIA exam. I do not recall seeing anything on the exam that was not clearly covered in the Kaplan Schweser study materials. Jackie B. Rosner, CFA

3 CAIA Study Packages Our efficient, effective study materials are based on clear, concise notes that cover every topic in the CAIA curriculum in order to give you the information you need to pass. We are constantly innovating and looking for the best way to deliver knowledge and because a personalized approach is always better, we offer a wide variety of printed and online materials to suit different learning styles. SchweserNotes are very well prepared. I believe that by structuring the information well, SchweserNotes not only help you pass the exam, Essential Self-Study: For the self-motivated candidate who prefers an independent approach and demands performance. With the help of SchweserNotes and our easy-to-use online tools, you can master the difficult CAIA curriculum at a faster pace. NEW FOR 2014 We are now offering both print and electronic versions of our Study Solutions! The print version will provide you with the physical 3-book set of SchweserNotes, a hardcopy QuickSheet, and a physical Secret Sauce book. The electronic version will provide you with ebooks of these same items through VitalSource. Our ebooks can be viewed on your desktop or laptop computer, as well as a variety of mobile devices, including ipad, iphone, Android tablets and phones, and Kindle Fire. but also help you optimize your learning so that you can retain important concepts long after the exam is over. Chirag S. EssentialPlus: Test yourself with all of the sample questions and full-length practice exams, efficient, effective SchweserNotes, and online tools found in the Essential Self- Study Solution...then bring it all together with our Final Review Workshop and enter the exam test center with confidence! March 2014 CAIA Study Solutions EssentialPlus $649 Essential Solutions Essential Self-Study $499 Final Review Pack* Weekly Online Program SchweserNotes * SchweserPro QBank Schweser s QuickSheet* InstructorLink Partial Partial Video Library Searchable FAQs Exam Tips Blog Instructor-Led Office Hours Instructor Access Schweser PassProtection * Option for printed or electronic version is available. Electronic version includes ebooks through VitalSource for SchweserNotes, Schweser s QuickSheet, and Schweser s Secret Sauce. Next

4 Early 20 Season Discount % OFF Premium Study Solutions Limited Time Offer! Kaplan Schweser is by far the Premium Instruction: Maximize your chance of passing the exam. The Premium Instruction Package allows you to get connected to expert instruction through real-time, interactive webcasts. In addition to expert instruction, you receive complementary study tools that instill the critical topics covered in class. best provider of study material for the CAIA exam. Remy Estran The materials I received PremiumPlus : Designed for the candidate who demands the best. Practice with sample questions and full-length practice exams. Retain critical information with our Final Review Workshop and enter the exam center with confidence! from Kaplan Schweser were paramount in helping me perform as well as I did and being able to pass the Level I exam the first time. Akash Bhatt March 2014 CAIA Study Solutions PremiumPlus $1,049 $839* Premium Solutions Premium Instruction $899 $719* Final Review Pack* Weekly Online Program SchweserNotes * SchweserPro QBank Schweser s QuickSheet* InstructorLink Full Full Video Library Searchable FAQs Exam Tips Blog Instructor-Led Office Hours Instructor Access Schweser PassProtection Discount expires January 12, * Option for printed or electronic version is available. Electronic version includes ebooks through VitalSource for SchweserNotes, Schweser s QuickSheet, and Schweser s Secret Sauce. Next

5 Exam Prep as unique as the CAIA designation. Kaplan s QBank and online exam preparation is both massive in scope yet easily navigable. Additionally, their exam tips were spot-on. Robert Lee Faulkner III The Kaplan Schweser online QBank is the hands-down most effective tool in preparing for the CAIA Level I exam. Michael Calabrese Final Review Pack Evaluate your CAIA exam readiness with products specifically designed for late-season review. Finish strong with the Final Review Pack the ideal way to wrap up your study plan. Review the key concepts and receive exam tips just before you take the exam! The Final Review Pack includes: > Schweser s Secret Sauce > Final Review Exam > Final Review Workshop Weekly Online Program This interactive webcast provides the structure and focus of classroom instruction. Attend each 3-hour session live to ask questions in real time, or review the archived sessions on-demand anytime, anywhere. > 27 total hours of CAIA instruction > 9 half-hour office sessions > Ability to review instructor s slides prior to or after each session > Quizzes, problem solving, and exam strategy SchweserNotes Clearly written in an easy-to-follow format, this 3-book set increases your comprehension of critical information from the CAIA curriculum. In addition, you receive 3 complete practice exams that give you an idea of the types of questions you will experience on the CAIA exam. Available as printed books or ebooks through VitalSource. SchweserPro QBank Review critical concepts and assess your knowledge of the CAIA curriculum. Build exams and review thousands of questions based on personal preference with our flexible, online tools included in the SchweserPro QBank. Schweser s QuickSheet Convenient study on the go! This compact study tool folds out to 6 pages, providing a quick review of the must-know key formulas, definitions, and concepts of the CAIA curriculum. 8½ x 11"; laminated for use over lunch or coffee. Also available as eversion through VitalSource. Call to order. Flashcards Study on the go and retain key concepts with color-coded flashcards that are indexed by topic and Learning Objectives (LO). Add them to a package for only $99! Next

6 Kaplan Schweser was my exam prep material of choice for the CAIA Level I and II. I found their materials comprehensive yet concise for the busy professional. Eric Bruce, CFA InstructorLink Five online instructional resources and interactive support tools crucial for CAIA exam preparation: > Video Library New and innovative streaming on-demand videos that allow you to start preparing early for the exam with an introduction to the core concepts of the CAIA curriculum. > Searchable FAQs A searchable database of questions from candidates with comprehensive instructor answers. > Exam Tips Blog Provides the latest tips and exam strategies on a weekly basis, keeping you motivated and on track. > Instructor-Led Office Hours A chat room environment connects you with CAIA content experts who provide help and guidance with difficult material and concepts. > Instructor Access Connect with a CAIA instructor for personal assistance outside of office hours. PassProtection Kaplan Schweser is confident that when used properly, our study packages will significantly increase your chances of passing the CAIA exam. That s why your investment in SchweserNotes or a PremiumPlus, Premium Instruction, EssentialPlus, or Essential Self-Study Solution comes with PassProtection coverage.* *See website for details. CAIA Fundamentals Candidates will master the key investment concepts underlying the CAIA curriculum with the help of this introductory text. Each topic includes examples and keywords that highlight the key concepts of every LO. The end of each section contains Concept Checker questions that ensure full comprehension of the essential topics. Start Over CAIAA does not endorse, promote, review, or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by Kaplan Schweser, nor does it endorse any pass rates claimed by the provider. CAIAA is not responsible for any fees or costs paid by the user to Kaplan Schweser, nor is CAIAA responsible for any fees or costs of any person or entity providing any services to Kaplan Schweser. CAIA, CAIA Association, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, SM and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association are service marks and trademarks owned by CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST ASSOCIATION, INC., of Amherst, Massachusetts, and are used by permission Kaplan, Inc. All Rights Reserved. QUESTIONS? WE CAN HELP! Toll-Free: International: MRKT-11511