How to pass the CII R02: Is the R02 exam getting more difficult?

The CII R02 Investment principles and risk exam has never been an easy R0 to pass, but is it getting more difficult? This is a question that many recent R02 candidates ask. Even those who pass the CII R02 come out of the exam saying, “That was tough!”. R02 has never been an easy exam […]

How to pass the CII R03: Tips for calculation questions

The CII R03 exam is far more than a test of your knowledge of the subject. You need to have a really good base knowledge that you will then apply in different ways. With 50 exam questions to complete in 60 minutes, many of which are calculation based, this can be a really challenging paper. […]

How to pass the CII R03: Why do candidates fail this exam?

With one of the lowest national pass rates of all the R0s, the CII R03 exam is definitely not a simple test of your knowledge of the subject. In this article, we take a look at some of the main reasons why candidates fail and offer some BTS tips on how to pass the CII […]

How to pass the CII R01: Exam Standard Questions

What is the best way to use specimen exam questions in your R0 study plan? Following on from our previous article, How to Pass the CII R01: What makes R01 such a tricky exam? this article looks at the best way to use mock exams and specimen questions as part of a candidate’s preparation for […]