What is the best way to prepare for the Level I exam?
AIMR publishes a study guide for the Level I exam. Once you have registered for the exam, you can download the study guide from the AIMR website. The study guide contains an 18 session study program to help candidates prepare for the exam. Each study session has required readings and a list of Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) from which the exam is constructed. In total, there are approximately 750 LOS in the study program. An outline of the Study program can be downloaded from: http://www.aimr.com/canservices/private/studyguides/. An AIMR username and password are required. The most effective method of self-study would be to layout a 20 week timeline leading up to the exam. Cover one study session each week for the first 18 weeks. As you study, make notes from the readings for each LOS with page numbers for later references. During the last two weeks review your notes. There are also a number of prep courses providers that offer a range of services such as 3 to 5 day seminars, semest
