CFE Exam Preparation
Which study method is the best one for you?
Make the most of your study time by choosing a preparation method that fits your circumstances and personal learning style.
If you:
- Learn best on your own
- Need the flexibility to study on your own schedule, at your own pace
- Want to make efficient use of time by focusing your study efforts
Then the CFE Exam Prep Course® or the CFE Exam Prep Toolkit may be the best fit for you. The Prep Course is a self-study computer program that will helps you prepare for the exam. The Prep Course features a pre-assessment, practice exams, questions with immediate feedback and direct links to source material contained in the included digital format of the Fraud Examiners Manual.
CFE Exam Review Course
If you:
- Learn best from an instructor
- Prefer to dedicate and schedule a block of time to prepare for the exam
- Want the convenience of taking the exam while concepts are fresh in your mind
Then the CFE Exam Review Course may be the best option for you. The Review Course is an in-depth 4 1/2-day course that features an experienced instructors who will explain concepts and answer questions, interactions with fellow aspiring CFEs and the option to take the exam at the end of each day.
Online and in-person options are available. An in-person course enables you to have face-to-face interaction with the instructor and your classmates; a virtual course means all interaction is via a screen, without the necessity of travel. Both courses include the CFE Exam Prep Course, so you can begin studying in advance and start the course off prepared.
CFE Exam Prep Course+
If you:
- Learn best from an instructor
- And need flexibility to study on your own schedule, at your own pace
The CFE Exam Prep Course+ may be the best fit for you. The Prep Course+ includes the CFE Exam Prep Course software plus 20 hours of on-demand video of instructors guiding you through the most important concepts and more.
Fraud Examiners Manual
If you:
- Learn best on your own
- And need the most budget-friendly option
Studying directly from the Fraud Examiners Manual may be your best option. The Fraud Examiners Manual contains the anti-fraud profession’s body of knowledge; all questions on the CFE Exam are drawn from this material. This is the ultimate self-directed study option that features the most economical study alternative, however, this method requires the most time and self-discipline to prepare for the exam.
Compare Study Methods
Still trying to figure out which study method is the best one for you? Contact a Member Services Representative and we’ll be happy to walk you through your options and help you find an approach that will work best for you.