{"id":2891,"date":"2025-09-20T05:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/?p=2891"},"modified":"2026-11-02T14:35:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T20:35:19","slug":"best-cma-prep-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/best-cma-prep-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best CMA\u00ae Review Courses"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a credential administered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imanet.org\/ima-certifications\/cma-certification\">Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)<\/a>, can change the direction of a finance career, but the two-part exam rewards preparation, not luck.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every review course promises the biggest question bank or the smartest planner, and after a while they blur together. Retaking a part means paying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imanet.org\/ima-certifications\/cma-certification\/enroll-in-the-cma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exam fee<\/a> again, so the course you pick first matters.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the five CMA prep courses worth your money, ranked by score, with the screens, numbers and trade-offs behind each pick.<\/p> <script data-wp-block-html=\"js\">(function(){ var ID='cr-css-v1'; var CSS=\".cr-guide{--cr-bg:#ffffff;--cr-bg-soft:#f4f6f9;--cr-ink:#17233a;--cr-text:#33415c;--cr-muted:#6b7893;--cr-line:#dfe4ec;--cr-line-soft:#ebeff4;--cr-accent:#1f6f8b;--cr-accent-ink:#ffffff;--cr-cta:#1873cd;--cr-cta-hover:#125ea8;--cr-cta-ink:#ffffff;--cr-gold:#d09a1e;--cr-pick:#fff7e3;--cr-pick-line:#f0d89a;--cr-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(23,35,58,.06),0 6px 20px 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Rank 1 is the overall pick; the other rows follow their total score.<\/p><div class=\"cr-table\" id=\"cr-table\"><div class=\"cr-table__head\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div>Rank<\/div><div>Course<\/div><div>Score<\/div><div>Price<\/div><div>Review<\/div><\/div><details class=\"cr-row cr-row--pick\" id=\"becker-cma\"><summary class=\"cr-row__summary\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">1<\/div><div class=\"cr-course\"><div class=\"cr-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/becker-logo.png\" alt=\"Becker logo\" width=\"355\" height=\"142\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-course__name\"><div class=\"cr-pill\">Best overall<\/div><div class=\"cr-course__title\">Becker CMA Review<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score\"><div class=\"cr-stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"cr-stars__base\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cr-stars__fill\" style=\"width:98%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score__val cr-num\">4.9 <small>\/ 5<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-price\"><div class=\"cr-price__now cr-num\">$1,299 to $1,599<\/div><div class=\"cr-price__note\">Coupons below<\/div><div class=\"cr-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='9658' href='?cc=9658' thehref='?cc=9658' afflink='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save $300<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-toggle\"><span class=\"cr-toggle__label\"><\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"cr-row__detail\"><div class=\"cr-detail__grid\"><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">Course numbers<\/div><ul><li><strong>Packages:<\/strong> Advantage and Pro<\/li><li><strong>Practice:<\/strong> MCQs, essays, case-based questions and unlimited practice tests<\/li><li><strong>Simulated exams:<\/strong> Two per part<\/li><li><strong>Adaptive tools:<\/strong> Adapt2U and Newt AI assistant<\/li><li><strong>Live help:<\/strong> LiveOnline classes, 5 tutoring and 5 coaching sessions on Pro<\/li><li><strong>Access:<\/strong> 24 months; unlimited on Pro<\/li><li><strong>Guarantee:<\/strong> Up to $500 toward retakes on Pro<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">How it scored<\/div><div class=\"cr-bars\"><div class=\"cr-bars__total\">4.9 <small>\/ 5 overall<\/small><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Dashboard<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:98%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.9<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Content<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">5.0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Value<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:96%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.8<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Support<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:98%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.9<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-detail__review\"><h3>A Study Journey With Newt Beside Every Miss<\/h3><p>In the accounting certification world, you will not get far researching before you run into Becker, and after working through its CMA course I can see why. The Part 1 home screen is a study journey: six units, two simulated exams, and today&#8217;s task with a time estimate beside it.<\/p><p>Adapt2U built my practice sets from what I missed, so I never had to guess the next drill. When I got a question wrong, I opened Newt inside the explanation and asked about that exact item without leaving the quiz. That loop, miss to explanation to follow-up set, is why Becker scored highest on content.<\/p><p>The weekly planner split Part 1 into 45-minute and one-hour blocks, and unlimited practice tests let me rebuild a personalized set whenever I wanted. Pro adds LiveOnline classes, five tutoring and five coaching sessions, printed books and the retake reimbursement.<\/p><p>The downsides: the toolset takes a night to learn, LiveOnline times will not fit every schedule, the case-based library is thinner than the multiple-choice side, and the best features sit behind the pricier Pro tier.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-verdict\"><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Strengths<\/div><ul><li>\u2705 Study journey shows the next task the moment you log in<\/li><li>\u2705 Newt AI opens beside missed questions without leaving the quiz<\/li><li>\u2705 Adapt2U builds follow-up sets from what you just missed<\/li><li>\u2705 Pro adds LiveOnline classes plus ten tutoring and coaching sessions<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Watch out for<\/div><ul><li>\u274c Among the most expensive packages on this list<\/li><li>\u274c Advantage caps access at 24 months<\/li><li>\u274c Coaching, printed books and the retake reimbursement are Pro-only<\/li><li>\u274c Case-based question library is still fairly small<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cr-skip\"><p><strong>Skip it if:<\/strong> you only want a cheap question bank, or you already know the material and just need volume.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-coupon\"><div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/becker-cma-coupon-get-cma-courses-from-999\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='becker-cma-review-promo-codes'><div class=\"sticky-coupons\"><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"Click Link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"calender_type\" id=\"cc_16603\" dataid=\"16603\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_16603 ccDiscType_Discount_div hh\" data-cc-top-stores=\"134\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"135\" data-cc-discount-type=\"127,255\" data-cc-search=\"16603\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"1299\" data-cc-brand-key=\"becker-cma-review-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb e\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-25-280x280.png alt=\"Untitled-design-25-280x280\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>Get 30% Off CMA Courses Becker\u2019s Early Black Friday<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 1 day ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-proof-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-proof=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/Becker-CMA-30-Off.png\"><span class=\"cc-proof-check\">\u2713<\/span> Verified <span class=\"cc-proof-label\">View proof<\/span><span class=\"cc-proof-chevron\">\u2304<\/span><\/button><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-last-used\" data-cc-last-used-id=\"16603\" data-cc-last-used=\"0\" data-cc-last-used-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Last used <strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-usage\" data-cc-usage-id=\"16603\" data-cc-usage-count=\"0\" data-cc-usage-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Used: <strong>0<\/strong> times<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"discount_type_anchor\" post-id-value= \"16603\" data-code=\"Click Link\" data-brand=\"CMA\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2891?cc=16603\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/\">Save 30%<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"7\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-save\"><div class=\"cr-save__label\">Extra savings<\/div><p>Check the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/becker-cma-discount\/\">Becker CMA discount<\/a> codes before choosing between Advantage and Pro.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-versus\"><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Against the field<\/div><p>Against Gleim, Becker is the smoother guided path, while Gleim has the harder, more exam-like bank. Against UWorld, Becker ties lessons and practice together more tightly; UWorld explains individual answers in more depth. Surgent costs less and moves faster but offers far less live help.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-bottom\"><p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> Becker is the pick for candidates who want one workflow that tells them what to study, explains every miss and adds live help when needed. Budget buyers should compare Surgent first.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-shot\"><figure class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-becker-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-0\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-becker-dashboard-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Becker CMA Review Part 1 study journey dashboard with today&#x27;s tasks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><figcaption class=\"cr-shot__cap\">Becker&#x27;s Part 1 study journey: six units and two simulated exams on the left, today&#x27;s 45-minute task on the right.<\/figcaption><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-becker-dashboard-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Becker CMA Review Part 1 study journey dashboard with today&#x27;s tasks\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">Becker&#x27;s Part 1 study journey: six units and two simulated exams on the left, today&#x27;s 45-minute task on the right.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cr-shots\"><div class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-becker-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-1\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-becker-planner-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Becker CMA Review weekly study planner\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-becker-planner-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Becker CMA Review weekly study planner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">The weekly study planner, which split my Part 1 modules into 45-minute and one-hour blocks and flagged overdue tasks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-becker-cma-2\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-2\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-becker-practice-tests-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Becker CMA unlimited practice tests attempts list\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-2\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-becker-cma-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-becker-practice-tests-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Becker CMA unlimited practice tests attempts list\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">Unlimited Practice Tests: each personalized attempt is logged with time spent and score, so I could rebuild a set anytime.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-actions\"><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See Becker pricing<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/becker-cma-exam-review\/\">Full review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-row\" id=\"gleim-cma\"><summary class=\"cr-row__summary\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">2<\/div><div class=\"cr-course\"><div class=\"cr-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/GleimExamPrep-1024x138.jpg\" alt=\"Gleim logo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"138\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-course__name\"><div class=\"cr-pill\">Best question bank<\/div><div class=\"cr-course__title\">Gleim CMA Review<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score\"><div class=\"cr-stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"cr-stars__base\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cr-stars__fill\" style=\"width:96%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score__val cr-num\">4.8 <small>\/ 5<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-price\"><div class=\"cr-price__now cr-num\">$999 to $1,799<\/div><div class=\"cr-price__note\">Coupons below<\/div><div class=\"cr-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='7694' href='?cc=7694' thehref='?cc=7694' afflink='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save $600<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-toggle\"><span class=\"cr-toggle__label\"><\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"cr-row__detail\"><div class=\"cr-detail__grid\"><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">Course numbers<\/div><ul><li><strong>Packages:<\/strong> Mega Test Bank, Traditional and Premium<\/li><li><strong>Practice questions:<\/strong> 4,500+ MCQs<\/li><li><strong>Essays:<\/strong> 130+<\/li><li><strong>Mock exams:<\/strong> Full-length, in exam mode<\/li><li><strong>Adaptive tools:<\/strong> SmartAdapt<\/li><li><strong>Support:<\/strong> Personal counselor<\/li><li><strong>Access:<\/strong> 18 months; Access Until You Pass on Premium<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">How it scored<\/div><div class=\"cr-bars\"><div class=\"cr-bars__total\">4.8 <small>\/ 5 overall<\/small><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Dashboard<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:94%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.7<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Content<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:96%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.8<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Value<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:96%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.8<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Support<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:98%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.9<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-detail__review\"><h3>Exam-Mode Drills That Run Harder Than the Test<\/h3><p>If you learn by working questions until the pacing feels like exam day, Gleim is the course I would pick. The bank holds 4,500+ multiple-choice questions and 130+ essays, and the questions are deliberately harder than the real exam, a design some candidates love and others find discouraging.<\/p><p>The Part 1 diagnostic quiz put me straight into exam mode: a section timer, a question navigator, a calculator and a fact pattern laid out like the Prometric screen. When I ran a full-length mock, the format and pacing matched Part 1 closely enough that test day felt familiar.<\/p><p>The explanations rebuild the full reasoning instead of just marking right or wrong, which made cost variances much clearer. The dashboard keeps study units organized and a proficiency gauge shows where you stand. My gripes: the interface is functional rather than polished, and there is no live class option.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-verdict\"><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Strengths<\/div><ul><li>\u2705 Exam-mode quizzes copy the test-day screen, timer and calculator<\/li><li>\u2705 4,500+ multiple-choice questions and 130+ essays<\/li><li>\u2705 Explanations walk through the full reasoning on every answer<\/li><li>\u2705 SmartAdapt and a personal counselor on Traditional and Premium<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Watch out for<\/div><ul><li>\u274c Questions run harder than the exam, which can discourage<\/li><li>\u274c Dated interface next to Becker<\/li><li>\u274c No live classes on any tier<\/li><li>\u274c Access Until You Pass is Premium-only and is access, not a refund<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cr-skip\"><p><strong>Skip it if:<\/strong> you want live classes or a sleek modern app, or a hard question bank tends to shake your confidence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-coupon\"><div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/student-savings-up-to-30-off-gleim-cma-review\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='gleim-cma-promo-codes'><div class=\"sticky-coupons\"><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"Click Link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_9313\" dataid=\"9313\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_9313 ccDiscType_Discount_div hh\" data-cc-top-stores=\"134\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"150,320,328\" data-cc-discount-type=\"127,131\" data-cc-search=\"9313\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"30\" data-cc-brand-key=\"gleim-cma-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb e\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/unnamed-file-280x280.png alt=\"Gleim\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>Student Savings &#8211; Up to 30% Off Gleim CMA Review<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 2 weeks ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-last-used\" data-cc-last-used-id=\"9313\" data-cc-last-used=\"1793537064\">Last used <strong>3 days ago<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-usage\" data-cc-usage-id=\"9313\" data-cc-usage-count=\"1\">Used: <strong>1<\/strong> time<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-proof-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-proof=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Gleim-CMA-Student-Discount-1.png\"><span class=\"cc-proof-check\">\u2713<\/span> Verified <span class=\"cc-proof-label\">View proof<\/span><span class=\"cc-proof-chevron\">\u2304<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"discount_type_anchor\" post-id-value= \"9313\" data-code=\"Click Link\" data-brand=\"CMA\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2891?cc=9313\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/\">Save Up to 30%<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"3\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-save\"><div class=\"cr-save__label\">Extra savings<\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/gleim-cma-discount-code\/\">Gleim CMA coupon codes<\/a> page lists what currently works on the Mega Test Bank and Premium.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-versus\"><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Against the field<\/div><p>Gleim is the drill-first course. Becker is more guided and polished; UWorld has more questions and longer explanations but easier items; Surgent is faster and cheaper but lighter on volume. Choose Gleim when exam realism matters more than polish.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-bottom\"><p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> Gleim fits over-preparers and retakers who want the most exam-like questions and do not mind a plain interface. Premium adds access until you pass.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-shot\"><figure class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-gleim-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-gleim-cma-0\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-gleim-quiz-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Gleim CMA Part 1 exam-mode practice question\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><figcaption class=\"cr-shot__cap\">A Gleim Part 1 question in exam mode: section timer, question navigator and calculator, laid out like the real test.<\/figcaption><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-gleim-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-gleim-cma-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-gleim-quiz-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Gleim CMA Part 1 exam-mode practice question\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">A Gleim Part 1 question in exam mode: section timer, question navigator and calculator, laid out like the real test.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cr-shots\"><div class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-gleim-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-gleim-cma-1\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-gleim-dashboard-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Gleim CMA Review Part 1 dashboard with study recommendation and proficiency gauge\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-gleim-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-gleim-cma-1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-gleim-dashboard-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Gleim CMA Review Part 1 dashboard with study recommendation and proficiency gauge\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">Gleim&#x27;s Part 1 dashboard: the next study unit, days until the exam and an overall proficiency gauge.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-actions\"><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See Gleim pricing<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/gleim-cma-review\/\">Full review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-row\" id=\"uworld-cma\"><summary class=\"cr-row__summary\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">3<\/div><div class=\"cr-course\"><div class=\"cr-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/uworld-logo-trimmed-kc-20261021.png\" alt=\"UWorld logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"99\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-course__name\"><div class=\"cr-pill\">Most practice questions<\/div><div class=\"cr-course__title\">UWorld CMA Review<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score\"><div class=\"cr-stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"cr-stars__base\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cr-stars__fill\" style=\"width:94%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score__val cr-num\">4.7 <small>\/ 5<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-price\"><div class=\"cr-price__now cr-num\">$1,299 to $1,499<\/div><div class=\"cr-price__note\">Coupons below<\/div><div class=\"cr-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='8539' href='?cc=8539' thehref='?cc=8539' afflink='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save $500<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-toggle\"><span class=\"cr-toggle__label\"><\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"cr-row__detail\"><div class=\"cr-detail__grid\"><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">Course numbers<\/div><ul><li><strong>Packages:<\/strong> Premier and Elite-Unlimited<\/li><li><strong>Practice questions:<\/strong> 6,200+ MCQs<\/li><li><strong>Case-based questions:<\/strong> 76<\/li><li><strong>Video:<\/strong> 150 lectures<\/li><li><strong>Study guides:<\/strong> Two eBooks; printed on Elite-Unlimited<\/li><li><strong>Extras:<\/strong> Live boot camps and 11th Hour Final Review on Elite-Unlimited<\/li><li><strong>Access:<\/strong> 1 year per part; until you pass on Elite-Unlimited<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">How it scored<\/div><div class=\"cr-bars\"><div class=\"cr-bars__total\">4.7 <small>\/ 5 overall<\/small><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Dashboard<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:92%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.6<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Content<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:96%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.8<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Value<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:96%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.8<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Support<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:92%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.6<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-detail__review\"><h3>Explanations That Teach Why Each Choice Fails<\/h3><p>UWorld is all about volume: 6,200+ multiple-choice questions and 76 case-based questions, plus flashcards, video lessons and mock exams. What sold me was the explanation panel. After each question it walks through every choice, A to D, and says why the wrong ones fail.<\/p><p>Working a comprehensive income question in tutored mode, I could see what share of candidates picked each answer, then read the rule in plain English. That taught me more than another pass through the videos. The questions did run easier than Gleim&#8217;s, so the bank is better for reps than for exam-day difficulty.<\/p><p>The study planner asked me to choose a set, flex or custom schedule before building anything, and the lesson view put each video beside the matching eTextbook section. Elite-Unlimited adds live boot camps, printed guides, the 11th Hour Final Review and access until you pass. Personal coaching is thin.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-verdict\"><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Strengths<\/div><ul><li>\u2705 The largest bank here, at 6,200+ multiple-choice questions<\/li><li>\u2705 Explanations walk through every answer choice<\/li><li>\u2705 Video lessons sit beside the matching eTextbook section<\/li><li>\u2705 Elite-Unlimited adds boot camps and access until you pass<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Watch out for<\/div><ul><li>\u274c Questions run easier than Gleim&#8217;s<\/li><li>\u274c Little personal coaching on either tier<\/li><li>\u274c Premier access is one year per part<\/li><li>\u274c Some lectures run long for a tight schedule<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cr-skip\"><p><strong>Skip it if:<\/strong> you want a coach or live instruction, or you need practice that runs as hard as the real exam.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-coupon\"><div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/flash-sale-take-500-off-uworld-cma-elite-unlimited-course\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='uworld-cma'><div class=\"sticky-coupons\"><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"CMAPREMIER899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"CMA\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_15905\" dataid=\"15905\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_15905 ccDiscType_Coupon_div aa\" data-cc-top-stores=\"134\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"307\" data-cc-discount-type=\"127\" data-cc-search=\"15905\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"400\" data-cc-brand-key=\"uworld-cma\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb f\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-21-280x280.png alt=\"Untitled-design-21-280x280\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>UWorld Promo Code: $400 Off CMA Premier Review Course<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 2 weeks ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-proof-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-proof=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/Uworld-CMA-400-Off.png\"><span class=\"cc-proof-check\">\u2713<\/span> Verified <span class=\"cc-proof-label\">View proof<\/span><span class=\"cc-proof-chevron\">\u2304<\/span><\/button><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-last-used\" data-cc-last-used-id=\"15905\" data-cc-last-used=\"0\" data-cc-last-used-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Last used <strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-usage\" data-cc-usage-id=\"15905\" data-cc-usage-count=\"0\" data-cc-usage-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Used: <strong>0<\/strong> times<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"redirectTo\" target=\"_blank\" post-id-value= \"15905\" data-code=\"CMAPREMIER899\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2891?cc=15905\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"CMA\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/\">Save $400<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"3\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-save\"><div class=\"cr-save__label\">Extra savings<\/div><p>Look over the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/uworld-cma-discount\/\">UWorld CMA discount<\/a> before you pick Premier or Elite-Unlimited.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-versus\"><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Against the field<\/div><p>UWorld has more questions than Gleim and better explanations, but Gleim&#8217;s items feel closer to the exam. Against Becker it is the stronger question bank and the weaker guided course. Surgent costs less and adapts faster but has a smaller bank.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-bottom\"><p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> UWorld is the pick if your main need is a large bank with explanations that teach. Choose Elite-Unlimited if there is any chance you will need more than a year per part.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-shot\"><figure class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-uworld-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-0\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-uworld-explanation-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"UWorld CMA Part 1 practice question with answer explanation\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><figcaption class=\"cr-shot__cap\">A UWorld Part 1 question in tutored mode, with the share of candidates choosing each answer and a choice-by-choice explanation.<\/figcaption><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-uworld-explanation-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"UWorld CMA Part 1 practice question with answer explanation\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">A UWorld Part 1 question in tutored mode, with the share of candidates choosing each answer and a choice-by-choice explanation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cr-shots\"><div class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-uworld-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-1\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-uworld-planner-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"UWorld CMA study planner plan types\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-uworld-planner-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"UWorld CMA study planner plan types\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">The UWorld study planner: set, flex or custom schedules, with the hours each structured plan needs to finish Part 1.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-uworld-cma-2\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-2\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-uworld-lesson-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"UWorld CMA video lesson beside the eTextbook\" width=\"1280\" height=\"656\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-2\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-uworld-cma-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-uworld-lesson-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"UWorld CMA video lesson beside the eTextbook\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">A Part 1 video lesson playing beside the matching eTextbook section and its learning outcomes.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-actions\"><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See UWorld pricing<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/uworld-cma-review\/\">Full review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-row\" id=\"surgent-cma\"><summary class=\"cr-row__summary\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">4<\/div><div class=\"cr-course\"><div class=\"cr-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Surgent-Logo.png\" alt=\"Surgent logo\" width=\"448\" height=\"145\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-course__name\"><div class=\"cr-pill\">Best value<\/div><div class=\"cr-course__title\">Surgent CMA Review<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score\"><div class=\"cr-stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"cr-stars__base\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cr-stars__fill\" style=\"width:86%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score__val cr-num\">4.3 <small>\/ 5<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-price\"><div class=\"cr-price__now cr-num\">$699 to $1,299<\/div><div class=\"cr-price__note\">Coupons below<\/div><div class=\"cr-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='14299' href='?cc=14299' thehref='?cc=14299' afflink='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save $600<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-toggle\"><span class=\"cr-toggle__label\"><\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"cr-row__detail\"><div class=\"cr-detail__grid\"><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">Course numbers<\/div><ul><li><strong>Packages:<\/strong> Essentials, Premier and Ultimate<\/li><li><strong>Practice questions:<\/strong> 4,000+ MCQs and 65+ essays<\/li><li><strong>Practice exams:<\/strong> Unlimited<\/li><li><strong>Adaptive tools:<\/strong> A.S.A.P. plan and ReadySCORE<\/li><li><strong>Video:<\/strong> 60+ lessons on Premier and Ultimate<\/li><li><strong>Coaching:<\/strong> Two sessions on Ultimate<\/li><li><strong>Access:<\/strong> 18 months, 24 months, or until you pass on Ultimate<\/li><li><strong>Guarantee:<\/strong> Money-back pass guarantee on every tier<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">How it scored<\/div><div class=\"cr-bars\"><div class=\"cr-bars__total\">4.3 <small>\/ 5 overall<\/small><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Dashboard<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:88%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.4<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Content<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:84%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Value<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:84%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Support<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:88%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.4<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-detail__review\"><h3>ReadySCORE and a Plan That Skips What You Know<\/h3><p>Surgent&#8217;s draw is its adaptive technology. The A.S.A.P. engine builds the study plan around weak areas and skips topics a candidate already knows, which suits professionals who cannot study everything twice.<\/p><p>The home screen is a daily surge: a question session of 10, 30 or 50 questions, a short video and a reference reading. Beside the topic list, ReadySCORE gives a readiness estimate, a clearer signal than a percent-complete bar. Session results show prep time, average score and questions answered.<\/p><p>Every tier includes 4,000+ multiple-choice questions, 65+ essays, unlimited practice exams and a money-back pass guarantee. Video lessons start at Premier, and one-on-one coaching is limited to two sessions on Ultimate, so the cheaper packages lean on self-direction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-verdict\"><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Strengths<\/div><ul><li>\u2705 Money-back pass guarantee on every tier<\/li><li>\u2705 Adaptive plan skips topics a candidate already knows<\/li><li>\u2705 ReadySCORE gives a clear readiness estimate<\/li><li>\u2705 Lowest prices of the five, with unlimited practice exams<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Watch out for<\/div><ul><li>\u274c Video lessons start at Premier<\/li><li>\u274c Coaching is limited to two sessions on Ultimate<\/li><li>\u274c Smaller bank than Gleim or UWorld<\/li><li>\u274c Little live or peer support<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cr-skip\"><p><strong>Skip it if:<\/strong> video lectures are your main way to learn, or you need regular coaching to stay on track.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-coupon\"><div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/surgent-promo-code-save-30-cma-premier-pass\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='surgent-cma-promo-codes'><div class=\"sticky-coupons\"><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"WELCOME30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"CMA\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_16005\" dataid=\"16005\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_16005 ccDiscType_Coupon_div aa\" data-cc-top-stores=\"134\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"138\" data-cc-discount-type=\"136\" data-cc-search=\"16005\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"30\" data-cc-brand-key=\"surgent-cma-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb f\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/Surgent-CMA.png alt=\"Surgent-CMA\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>Surgent Promo Code: Save 30% CMA Premier Pass<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 2 weeks ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-proof-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-proof=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/Surgent-30-Off.png\"><span class=\"cc-proof-check\">\u2713<\/span> Verified <span class=\"cc-proof-label\">View proof<\/span><span class=\"cc-proof-chevron\">\u2304<\/span><\/button><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-last-used\" data-cc-last-used-id=\"16005\" data-cc-last-used=\"0\" data-cc-last-used-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Last used <strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-usage\" data-cc-usage-id=\"16005\" data-cc-usage-count=\"0\" data-cc-usage-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Used: <strong>0<\/strong> times<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"redirectTo\" target=\"_blank\" post-id-value= \"16005\" data-code=\"WELCOME30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2891?cc=16005\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"CMA\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/\">Save 30%<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"3\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-save\"><div class=\"cr-save__label\">Extra savings<\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/surgent-cma-promo-code\/\">Surgent CMA promo codes<\/a> page collects the codes that apply to Essentials, Premier and Ultimate.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-versus\"><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Against the field<\/div><p>Surgent is the efficiency and value pick. Becker gives more guidance and live help, Gleim and UWorld have bigger banks, and CMA Exam Academy adds weekly coaching. None of them offers a money-back guarantee on its cheapest package.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-bottom\"><p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> Surgent is best for disciplined candidates who want the shortest path and the lowest price, backed by a refund if it does not work.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-shot\"><figure class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-surgent-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-surgent-cma-0\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/Surgent-CMA-General-Dashboard-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"Surgent CMA daily surge dashboard with ReadySCORE\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><figcaption class=\"cr-shot__cap\">Surgent&#x27;s daily surge: a question session, a short video and a reading, with ReadySCORE and questions answered beside the topic list.<\/figcaption><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-surgent-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-surgent-cma-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/Surgent-CMA-General-Dashboard-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"Surgent CMA daily surge dashboard with ReadySCORE\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">Surgent&#x27;s daily surge: a question session, a short video and a reading, with ReadySCORE and questions answered beside the topic list.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cr-shots\"><div class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-surgent-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-surgent-cma-1\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-surgent-session-results-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Surgent CMA session results with prep time and average score\" width=\"1280\" height=\"390\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-surgent-cma-1\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-surgent-cma-1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/best-cma-prep-courses-surgent-session-results-kc-20261025.png\" alt=\"Surgent CMA session results with prep time and average score\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">Session results: total prep time, average score and questions answered across completed sessions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-actions\"><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See Surgent pricing<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/surgent-cma-review\/\">Full review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-row\" id=\"cma-exam-academy-cma\"><summary class=\"cr-row__summary\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">5<\/div><div class=\"cr-course\"><div class=\"cr-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/CMA-Exam-Academy.png\" alt=\"CMA Exam Academy logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-course__name\"><div class=\"cr-pill\">Best coaching<\/div><div class=\"cr-course__title\">CMA Exam Academy<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score\"><div class=\"cr-stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"cr-stars__base\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cr-stars__fill\" style=\"width:80%\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-score__val cr-num\">4.0 <small>\/ 5<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-price\"><div class=\"cr-price__now cr-num\">$1,394 for both parts<\/div><div class=\"cr-price__note\">$797 for one part<\/div><div class=\"cr-rib\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='843' href='?cc=843' thehref='?cc=843' afflink='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/' affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/' data-affiliate='https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save 30%<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-toggle\"><span class=\"cr-toggle__label\"><\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"cr-row__detail\"><div class=\"cr-detail__grid\"><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">Course numbers<\/div><ul><li><strong>Packages:<\/strong> Part One, Part Two or both parts<\/li><li><strong>Plan:<\/strong> 16-week Accelerator per part<\/li><li><strong>Coaching:<\/strong> Weekly calls and unlimited email questions<\/li><li><strong>Practice questions:<\/strong> 4,000+, with 27+ case-based<\/li><li><strong>Study tools:<\/strong> Textbooks, formula guides, flashcards and audio lectures<\/li><li><strong>Access:<\/strong> 24 months<\/li><li><strong>Guarantee:<\/strong> Pass or refund if you finish the program<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cr-specs\"><div class=\"cr-specs__title\">How it scored<\/div><div class=\"cr-bars\"><div class=\"cr-bars__total\">4.0 <small>\/ 5 overall<\/small><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Dashboard<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:78%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">3.9<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Content<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:84%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Value<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:80%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">4.0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar\"><div>Support<\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__track\"><div class=\"cr-bar__fill\" style=\"width:78%\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-bar__val cr-num\">3.9<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-detail__review\"><h3>A 16-Week Calendar and a CMA Coach<\/h3><p>CMA Exam Academy is built around coaching rather than software. The Accelerator program runs on a fixed 16-week calendar per part, with weekly calls from a CMA coach and unlimited email questions answered within 24 hours.<\/p><p>Every coach holds the CMA, so the guidance is practitioner-level rather than scripted. The lectures are whiteboard walkthroughs of real problems, such as a return on investment question worked step by step, and the course adds textbooks, formula guides, flashcards and audio lectures.<\/p><p>The test bank is smaller than Gleim&#8217;s or UWorld&#8217;s, at 4,000+ questions with 27+ case-based items, and the fixed pace can overwhelm an unpredictable schedule. For candidates whose self-paced courses died in the first busy month, the calendar is the point.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-verdict\"><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Strengths<\/div><ul><li>\u2705 Weekly calls with a coach who holds the CMA<\/li><li>\u2705 Unlimited email questions with 24-hour replies<\/li><li>\u2705 A fixed 16-week plan with weekly assignments<\/li><li>\u2705 Pass-or-refund guarantee if you finish the program<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Watch out for<\/div><ul><li>\u274c Smaller question bank than Gleim or UWorld<\/li><li>\u274c The fixed pace is hard on unpredictable schedules<\/li><li>\u274c Software and analytics are basic next to Becker<\/li><li>\u274c Pricier than Surgent for less technology<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cr-skip\"><p><strong>Skip it if:<\/strong> you self-manage well and mainly want more questions, or your schedule cannot hold a weekly cadence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-coupon\"><div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/save-5-on-cma-exam-academy-review-course\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='cma-exam-academy-promo-codes'><div class=\"sticky-coupons\"><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"START\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"CMA\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_15715\" dataid=\"15715\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_15715 ccDiscType_Coupon_div aa\" data-cc-top-stores=\"134\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"167\" data-cc-discount-type=\"130,136\" data-cc-search=\"15715\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"10\" data-cc-brand-key=\"cma-exam-academy-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb f\"><img width=150 height=150 src=https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/cma-exam-academy150x150-1.png alt=\"cma-exam-academy150x150-1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>CMA Exam Academy Coupon Code: Save 10% on CMA Exam Course<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 3 weeks ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-last-used\" data-cc-last-used-id=\"15715\" data-cc-last-used=\"0\" data-cc-last-used-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Last used <strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-usage\" data-cc-usage-id=\"15715\" data-cc-usage-count=\"0\" data-cc-usage-hidden=\"1\" style=\"display:none\">Used: <strong>0<\/strong> times<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"redirectTo\" target=\"_blank\" post-id-value= \"15715\" data-code=\"START\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2891?cc=15715\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"CMA\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/\">Save 10%<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"2\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-save\"><div class=\"cr-save__label\">Extra savings<\/div><p>Enrolling in both parts? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/cma-exam-academy-coupon-code\/\">CMA Exam Academy coupon<\/a> page has the current savings.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-versus\"><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Against the field<\/div><p>CMA Exam Academy offers more human coaching than any course here; Becker Pro is the closest, with live classes and set sessions. Surgent and UWorld are stronger self-study tools, and Gleim has the more exam-like bank.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-bottom\"><p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> Choose CMA Exam Academy if consistency is harder for you than the material. Pair it with a larger question bank if you want more practice volume.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-shot\"><figure class=\"cr-zoom\"><div><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"lb-cma-exam-academy-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb-t\" aria-label=\"Open screenshot\"><\/div><div><label for=\"lb-cma-exam-academy-cma-0\" class=\"cr-zoom__open\" title=\"Click to enlarge\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/CMA-Exam-Academy-practice-question-1.png\" alt=\"CMA Exam Academy whiteboard lecture working a return on investment question\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><\/div><figcaption class=\"cr-shot__cap\">A Part 1 performance-measures lecture: a return on investment question worked step by step on the whiteboard.<\/figcaption><div class=\"cr-lb\"><label for=\"lb-cma-exam-academy-cma-0\" class=\"cr-lb__close\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__box\"><label for=\"lb-cma-exam-academy-cma-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/CMA-Exam-Academy-practice-question-1.png\" alt=\"CMA Exam Academy whiteboard lecture working a return on investment question\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/label><div class=\"cr-lb__cap\">A Part 1 performance-measures lecture: a return on investment question worked step by step on the whiteboard.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cr-actions\"><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See CMA Exam Academy pricing<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/cma-exam-academy-review\/\">Full review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/details><div class=\"cr-table__foot\">Scores are out of 5 and average the dashboard, content, value and support ratings. Package prices move with sales and coupons, so the button always leads to the current offer.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"comparison\">Side-by-Side CMA\u00ae Course Numbers: Questions, Access, Coaching and Price<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><p>The numbers behind the ranking, one card per course. Counts and access terms come from each provider&#8217;s current CMA packages; prices are list prices for the full two-part course.<\/p><div class=\"cr-chart\" style=\"--cr-n:5;--cr-rows:12\"><div class=\"cr-chart__card\"><div class=\"cr-chart__head\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">1<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__name\">Becker<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/becker-logo.png\" alt=\"Becker logo\" width=\"355\" height=\"142\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Our score<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> 4.9 \/ 5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Price<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">$1,299 Advantage, $1,599 Pro<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Practice questions<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">MCQs, essays and case-based questions with unlimited practice tests<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Planner<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> Adapt2U study journey and weekly planner<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Video<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Lecture videos; LiveOnline classes on Pro<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Coaching<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">5 tutoring and 5 coaching sessions on Pro<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Access<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">24 months; unlimited on Pro<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Guarantee<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Up to $500 toward retakes on Pro<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Guided, all-in-one prep<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__cta\"><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__card\"><div class=\"cr-chart__head\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">2<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__name\">Gleim<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/GleimExamPrep-1024x138.jpg\" alt=\"Gleim logo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"138\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Our score<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4.8 \/ 5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Price<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">$999 Mega Test Bank, $1,499 Traditional, $1,799 Premium<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Practice questions<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4,500+ MCQs and 130+ essays<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Planner<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">SmartAdapt study recommendation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Video<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Gleim Instruct on Traditional and Premium<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Coaching<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Personal counselor<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Access<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> 18 months; Access Until You Pass on Premium<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Guarantee<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Access Until You Pass on Premium<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Heavy practice and over-preparers<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__cta\"><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__card\"><div class=\"cr-chart__head\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">3<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__name\">UWorld<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/uworld-logo-trimmed-kc-20261021.png\" alt=\"UWorld logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"99\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Our score<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4.7 \/ 5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Price<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">$1,299 Premier, $1,499 Elite-Unlimited<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Practice questions<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> 6,200+ MCQs and 76 case-based questions<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Planner<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Set, flex or custom schedule<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Video<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> 150 lectures beside the eTextbook<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Coaching<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Live boot camps on Elite-Unlimited<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Access<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> 1 year per part; until you pass on Elite-Unlimited<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Guarantee<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Access until you pass on Elite-Unlimited<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Learning from explanations<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__cta\"><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__card\"><div class=\"cr-chart__head\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">4<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__name\">Surgent<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Surgent-Logo.png\" alt=\"Surgent logo\" width=\"448\" height=\"145\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Our score<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4.3 \/ 5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Price<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> $699 Essentials, $799 Premier, $1,299 Ultimate<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Practice questions<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4,000+ MCQs and 65+ essays<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Planner<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Adaptive plan with ReadySCORE<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Video<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">60+ lessons on Premier and Ultimate<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Coaching<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Two coaching sessions on Ultimate<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Access<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> 18 or 24 months; until you pass on Ultimate<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Guarantee<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> Money-back pass guarantee on every tier<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Busy, efficient studiers<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__cta\"><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__card\"><div class=\"cr-chart__head\"><div class=\"cr-rank\">5<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__name\">CMA Exam Academy<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/CMA-Exam-Academy.png\" alt=\"CMA Exam Academy logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Our score<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4.0 \/ 5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Price<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">$1,394 for both parts, $797 for one<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Practice questions<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">4,000+ questions, 27+ case-based<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Planner<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Fixed 16-week calendar<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Video<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">HD lectures in 16 modules per part<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row is-best\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Coaching<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\"><span class=\"cr-chart__tick\" aria-label=\"Best in this row\">\u2713<\/span> Weekly coach calls and unlimited email questions<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Access<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">24 months<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Guarantee<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Pass or refund if you finish the program<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__row\"><div class=\"cr-chart__k\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__v\">Coaching and accountability<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-chart__cta\"><a class=\"cr-btn cr-btn--cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"best-for\">Which CMA\u00ae Prep Course Fits How You Study<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><p>Pick the situation that sounds most like you. Each card jumps to that course above.<\/p><div class=\"cr-cats\"><div class=\"cr-cat\"><div class=\"cr-cat__label\">First-time candidate<\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__pick\">Our pick: <a class=\"cr-cat__link\" href=\"#becker-cma\" data-jump=\"becker-cma\">Becker<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__why\">A study journey that shows the next task every time you log in, with Newt AI beside each missed question.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat\"><div class=\"cr-cat__label\">Wants live instruction<\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__pick\">Our pick: <a class=\"cr-cat__link\" href=\"#becker-cma\" data-jump=\"becker-cma\">Becker<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__why\">Pro adds LiveOnline classes plus tutoring and coaching sessions. CMA Exam Academy is the alternative if you want weekly calls instead.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat\"><div class=\"cr-cat__label\">Busy professional<\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__pick\">Our pick: <a class=\"cr-cat__link\" href=\"#becker-cma\" data-jump=\"becker-cma\">Becker<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__why\">The weekly planner breaks each part into 45-minute blocks. Surgent is the leaner choice if you only need targeted practice.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat\"><div class=\"cr-cat__label\">Over-preparer<\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__pick\">Our pick: <a class=\"cr-cat__link\" href=\"#gleim-cma\" data-jump=\"gleim-cma\">Gleim<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__why\">A 4,500-question bank that runs harder than the exam, with exam-mode quizzes that copy the test-day screen.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat\"><div class=\"cr-cat__label\">Learns from mistakes<\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__pick\">Our pick: <a class=\"cr-cat__link\" href=\"#uworld-cma\" data-jump=\"uworld-cma\">UWorld<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__why\">The most detailed explanations here, walking through why each wrong choice fails, plus the largest bank at 6,200+ questions.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat\"><div class=\"cr-cat__label\">Needs accountability<\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__pick\">Our pick: <a class=\"cr-cat__link\" href=\"#cma-exam-academy-cma\" data-jump=\"cma-exam-academy-cma\">CMA Exam Academy<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-cat__why\">A fixed 16-week calendar with weekly calls from a CMA coach, for candidates whose self-paced plans stall.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-we-test\">How the CMA\u00ae Courses Were Tested and Scored<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><p>Use the chapter list to jump to any part of the method. Each chapter opens on click so you can read only what matters to you.<\/p><div class=\"cr-method\"><nav class=\"cr-toc\" aria-label=\"Chapters\"><div class=\"cr-eyebrow\">Chapters<\/div><div><a class=\"cr-toc__link is-active\" href=\"#m-overview\">What a CMA course has to deliver<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-toc__link\" href=\"#m-dashboard\">Dashboard and study planning<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-toc__link\" href=\"#m-content\">Questions, essays and explanations<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-toc__link\" href=\"#m-value\">Packages and value<\/a><\/div><div><a class=\"cr-toc__link\" href=\"#m-support\">Coaching and support<\/a><\/div><\/nav><div class=\"cr-acc\"><details class=\"cr-acc__item\" id=\"m-overview\" open><summary class=\"cr-acc__btn\"><span>What a CMA course has to deliver<\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/summary><div class=\"cr-acc__panel\"><p>The CMA exam has two parts, each with multiple-choice and essay sections, and IMA suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imanet.org\/newsletters\/cma-connection\/2022\/august\/how-long-does-it-take-to-pass-the-cma-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around 300 hours<\/a> of study. A course earns its price by teaching clearly and drilling realistic questions.<\/p><div class=\"cr-callout\">A big question bank is easy to sell. Explanations that fix the mistake, and a plan you keep following, are what move a score.<\/div><p>Each provider was scored on the same four categories by the same reviewer; the rating in the table is their average.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-acc__item\" id=\"m-dashboard\"><summary class=\"cr-acc__btn\"><span>Dashboard and study planning<\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/summary><div class=\"cr-acc__panel\"><p>I built a Part 1 plan in Becker, Gleim and UWorld and checked what each told me to do next. Surgent&#8217;s adaptive plan and CMA Exam Academy&#8217;s 16-week calendar were judged on how clearly they set the next task.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-acc__item\" id=\"m-content\"><summary class=\"cr-acc__btn\"><span>Questions, essays and explanations<\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/summary><div class=\"cr-acc__panel\"><p>Practice sets were compared with the format in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imanet.org\/ima-certifications\/cma-certification\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMA CMA FAQs<\/a>. Gleim&#8217;s exam mode felt closest to test day, UWorld&#8217;s explanations taught the most, and Becker linked lesson to practice best.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-acc__item\" id=\"m-value\"><summary class=\"cr-acc__btn\"><span>Packages and value<\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/summary><div class=\"cr-acc__panel\"><p>Each tier was weighed on access length, guarantee and what it includes. A full course with a money-back guarantee at a modest price, as Surgent offers, scores well on value even with a smaller library.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"cr-acc__item\" id=\"m-support\"><summary class=\"cr-acc__btn\"><span>Coaching and support<\/span><i class=\"cr-chev\"><\/i><\/summary><div class=\"cr-acc__panel\"><p>Support counted only when it answers course questions, not login problems. CMA Exam Academy&#8217;s weekly coach calls set the bar; Becker Pro and Gleim&#8217;s counselors follow; UWorld and Surgent lean on self-study.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"why-trust\">Why You Can Rely on This CMA\u00ae Course Ranking<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><aside class=\"cr-trust\"><p>The ranking is independent and reader-supported. Each course was opened before it was scored, every course was scored the same way, and the order changes when a provider changes its course. Commissions help fund the work but never decide the order.<\/p><ul class=\"cr-trust__grid\"><li><div class=\"cr-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/div><div><div class=\"cr-trust__t\">Opened before scored<\/div><div class=\"cr-trust__b\">Every review is based on time inside the course or its current package details.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"cr-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/div><div><div class=\"cr-trust__t\">Same four categories<\/div><div class=\"cr-trust__b\">Dashboard, content, value and support, scored identically for all five.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"cr-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/div><div><div class=\"cr-trust__t\">In-course screenshots<\/div><div class=\"cr-trust__b\">Screens show dashboards, planners and practice questions, not marketing pages.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"cr-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/div><div><div class=\"cr-trust__t\">Downsides listed<\/div><div class=\"cr-trust__b\">Every course, including the top pick, has a &quot;watch out for&quot; column and a skip-it-if line.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"cr-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/div><div><div class=\"cr-trust__t\">Kept current<\/div><div class=\"cr-trust__b\">Re-checked when a provider updates its course or IMA changes the exam.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"cr-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/div><div><div class=\"cr-trust__t\">Clear revenue policy<\/div><div class=\"cr-trust__b\">Some links pay a commission. That never affects scores or order.<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"also-tested\">Other CMA\u00ae Prep Providers Reviewed<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><p>These providers were also reviewed. Each fits a narrow situation, but neither matched the five above on platform, practice and support.<\/p><ul class=\"cr-also\"><li><div class=\"cr-also__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockinternational.com\/shop\/cma-exam-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hock International<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-also__blurb\">Month-to-month subscription with 4,000+ questions, essays, video and live webinars; the cheapest route for a fast finisher, but dated textbooks and no pass guarantee.<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"cr-also__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zainacademy.us\/product-category\/cma-exam-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zain Academy<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cr-also__blurb\">Low-cost complete set with 4,500+ questions, 1,800+ true\/false items and WhatsApp support from founder Muhammad Zain; written mainly for international candidates.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"final-verdict\">Final Verdict on the Best CMA\u00ae Prep Course<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><div class=\"cr-final\"><p>Becker remains the best CMA prep course for most candidates: the clearest study path, Newt AI beside every miss, and live classes and coaching when self-study stalls. The right pick still depends on how you learn.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma\/becker-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Get started with Becker<\/a> if you want one guided workflow. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/gleim\/gleim-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Gleim<\/a> if you learn by drilling hard questions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-cma\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Try UWorld<\/a> if explanations are how you learn.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/surgent\/surgent-cma-ultimate\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Choose Surgent<\/a> for the shortest path at the lowest price, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cma-exam-academy\/cma-exam-academy\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">join CMA Exam Academy<\/a> if a weekly coach is what keeps you studying.<\/p><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2> <div class=\"cr-guide\"><div class=\"cr-faq\"><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>What is the best CMA prep course overall?<\/h3><p>Becker is the best overall CMA prep course for most candidates, pairing Adapt2U and the Newt AI assistant with a clear study journey. Its Pro package adds live classes, tutoring, coaching and a retake reimbursement.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>Which CMA prep course has the best question bank?<\/h3><p>Gleim has the most exam-like bank, with 4,500+ multiple-choice questions and 130+ essays that run harder than the real exam. UWorld has the largest bank, at 6,200+ questions, with the most detailed explanations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>Do any CMA review courses come with a pass guarantee?<\/h3><p>Yes. Surgent offers a money-back pass guarantee on every tier, Becker Pro reimburses up to $500 in retake fees, and Gleim Premium and UWorld Elite-Unlimited keep access open until you pass. Terms vary by package.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>Which CMA course offers the most coaching?<\/h3><p>CMA Exam Academy, with weekly calls from a CMA coach, unlimited email questions and a structured 16-week plan. Becker Pro is the runner-up with five tutoring and five coaching sessions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>What is the most affordable CMA prep course?<\/h3><p>Surgent Essentials is the lowest-priced complete course here and still includes the adaptive plan, unlimited practice exams and a money-back guarantee. Hock&#8217;s monthly subscription can cost less if you finish quickly.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>How long should I study for the CMA exam?<\/h3><p>IMA suggests about 300 hours across both parts, often three to six months per part. A planner that adapts to missed questions, like Becker&#8217;s or Surgent&#8217;s, helps keep that total down.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cr-faq__item\"><h3>Where can I find official CMA exam information?<\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imaglobal.org\/certifications\/cma\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IMA CMA certification page<\/a> covers eligibility, exam content and fees. 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