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Should I use 300Hours?

Pass your finance and accounting certifications with 300Hours: CFA, ACCA, FRM, CPA, CAIA, CFP & more. Free study planner, tips & study guides. - 300hours.com

· 1 week ago

Use it free if you're self-studying CFA, FRM, CAIA or similar and want a planner, mocks, and passing-score analysis. Don't treat it as your sole prep provider or as company training — it's individual content, not org software.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 12 public sources; pricing tiers and formal review data were sparse.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Self-study CFA/FRM/CAIA candidates
  • Candidates tracking hours against the 300-hour rule
  • People wanting free mocks and cheat sheets
  • Result-season passing-score watchers

Not for

  • Companies buying training for teams — individual-only content
  • Anyone wanting a complete video curriculum replacement
  • Candidates needing structured classes and instructor support
  • Buyers who vet vendor security posture before adopting

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Core value is free tools; paid offerings aren't clearly documented — verify before paying

medium

Planner is spreadsheet-style; offline access is a recurring user question

medium

Almost no formal review footprint — one site, one review — so vet paid tiers yourself

low

MPS estimates are unofficial; community treats them as a rough guide only

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free study planner recommended by working candidates who passed
  • Free mock exams, cheat sheets and study-material lists for all CFA levels
  • Covers CFA, ACCA, FRM, CPA, CAIA and CFP under one roof
  • Proprietary MPS passing-score estimates followed closely by Reddit's CFA community
  • Independent operator since 2012 with a large social audience

Cons

  • No public security page found on its own site scan
  • Planner offline use unclear; users still asking how it works
  • Only one standalone customer review found anywhere
  • Candidates pair it with UWorld and official mocks rather than relying on it alone

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x5review x6security x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Substantial free planner, mocks, guides, forums
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Planner offline use questioned; spreadsheet-based
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Six certifications covered plus score analysis
  • Support quality: 3/5. Active forums; little formal support evidence
  • Security posture: 2/5. No public security page found
  • 2012 Founded Independent exam prep since 2012
  • Yes Free tier Free planner, mocks, study guides
  • 125,542 Facebook audience Page likes
  • 1 Standalone reviews smartcustomer.com

Pricing

Free tier: Yes

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Candidates widely adopt its free planner and mocks as a supplement to bigger prep providers, while debating its famous 300-hour rule.

“The 300-hour study rule for CFA is kind of a myth. Here's why.”
Reddit, r/CFA
“Mock Exams (UWorld, 300 hours & CFAI)”
Reddit, r/CFA
“300Hours estimates May 2024 L2 MPS at 66%”
Reddit, r/CFA

Alternatives

Compare 300Hours with each alternative.

  • CFA Institute curriculum

    Official source; free with exam registration, no third party needed.

Full analysis

Based on 12 public sources; pricing tiers and formal review data were sparse.

Free CFA/FRM study planner, mocks and guides loved as a supplement; not a full course, no security page.

Methodology

Based on 12 public sources; pricing tiers and formal review data were sparse.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. 300Hours homepage300hours.com
    official
  2. About 300Hours: Independent Finance Exam Prep Since 2012300hours.com
    official
  3. Free CFA Study Planner: Track Progress & Predict Exam Results300hours.com
    official
  4. Free CFA Study Materials: Complete List for All 3 Levels300hours.com
    official
  5. Security page scan — none found300hours.com
    security
  6. The 300-hour study rule for CFA is kind of a mythreddit.com
    review
  7. Mock Exams (UWorld, 300 hours & CFAI)reddit.com
    review
  8. 300Hours estimates May 2024 L2 MPS at 66%reddit.com
    review
  9. 300H Study Planner Offline?reddit.com
    review
  10. How I passed level 2 in just over 4 Months while working full timereddit.com
    review
  11. 300 Hours Reviews — SmartCustomersmartcustomer.com
    review
  12. 300Hours — Facebookfacebook.com
    official

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