CredGuild is a CFA Level 1 exam preparation platform that pairs 102 curriculum-aligned reading notes with a 3,369-question practice bank, a week-by-week study planner, and free reference materials such as formula sheets, a cheat sheet, and a full mock exam.
What is CredGuild?
CredGuild is a CFA Level 1 study platform built around the 2027 curriculum. It takes a candidate's exam window and weekly study hours as inputs and produces a week-by-week schedule that spreads every reading and practice question across the weeks remaining. The site also supplies written notes, scored practice questions, and downloadable PDFs of every note.
Key Features
- 102 reading notes — each reading includes worked examples, key formulas, the common exam traps, and a bottom-line summary for the module.
- 3,369 practice questions — questions are scored as you answer, and every option is explained; 398 questions are free without an account.
- Free account question bank — a free account unlocks any question in the bank, up to 50 new questions per day.
- Week-by-week study plan — enter your exam window and weekly hours and the plan distributes all readings and questions across the remaining weeks.
- PDF notes — every note is available as a free PDF download.
- Diagnostic test — a free 36-question diagnostic test to assess starting level.
- Cheat sheet and formula sheet — free condensed reference documents for revision.
- WACC calculator — a free standalone calculator for weighted average cost of capital.
- Full mock exam — one complete mock exam available with a free account.
Who is it for?
- First-time CFA Level 1 candidates: work through the 102 reading notes module by module, then drill the matching practice questions.
- Retakers and self-scheduled candidates: build a week-by-week plan from an exam window and weekly hour budget to cover every reading before test day.
- Candidates in final review: use the cheat sheet, formula sheet, diagnostic test, and full mock exam to find and close gaps.
What can you do with CredGuild?
- Plan a study schedule: enter your exam window and weekly hours to get a week-by-week allocation of readings and questions.
- Study a reading: read the note with worked examples and key formulas, then review the listed exam traps and bottom line.
- Practise with explanations: answer scored questions and read why the correct option is right and each other option is wrong.
- Self-assess: take the 36-question diagnostic test or the full mock exam to gauge readiness.
How does CredGuild work?
Pick your exam window and weekly hours, and the planner spreads every reading and question across the weeks left. You then work through the notes and practice bank, with each question scored and explained as you answer. A free account raises the practice limit to 50 new questions a day and unlocks the full mock exam.
Pricing
Free tier: 398 practice questions with explanations, all reading notes, PDF notes, the diagnostic test, cheat sheet, formula sheet, and WACC calculator. A free account adds access to any question in the bank (up to 50 new questions a day) and one full mock exam.
