If you are considering taking the Securities Industry Essentials Exam for the first time, it is an excellent idea to consider taking a Tucson SIE course provided by Varsity Tutors. Though you might have already taken courses that have covered the information on this exam in your classes at a university, such as the University of Arizona, taking a well-designed prep course can allow you to feel more prepared and confident in your test-taking abilities in the weeks and days leading up to your test date. Varsity Tutors can enroll you in an online course that fits into your schedule.
What Are Some Topics that Can be Covered Within a Tucson SIE Class?
One of the benefits of taking an SIE class is that you will be able to re-familiarize yourself with topics that you may not have thought about in several years. These can include such concepts as monetary vs. fiscal policy, business economic factors, international economic factors, offerings, and equity securities, though the test does extend well beyond these concepts.
One of the most useful things that might be covered in an SIE class is the format of the test itself. An understanding of a test's format can be beneficial in making you feel more comfortable before you sit down to take the exam. The SIE is a multiple-choice format test that is comprised of 75 questions. You are given an hour and 45 minutes to complete the test, and in order to earn your certification, you must score at least 70 percent.
However, passing the exam does not mean that you will immediately be able to register with a FINRA member firm or to conduct business. In order to do so, you will have to pass both the SIE and an additional qualification exam relative to the type of business which you wish to conduct. You must be established with a member firm to take a qualification exam, but not the SIE itself. In short, taking the SIE is just the first step that a student will take on the road to succeeding in this particular career track.
What Are the Benefits of Taking a Tucson SIE Class?
The online SIE class is modeled on a traditional classroom-type course. This class takes place in an entirely virtual setting and uses a video chat feature and an online whiteboard, both of which are accessible through our Live Learning Platform. The courses are led by a highly skilled instructor. All that is required to participate in one of these classes is access to a stable connection to the internet. You are able to attend your course from anywhere in the world, such as a coffee shop, library, or even the comfort of your own home.
One of the often unsung benefits of taking an online course is the feeling of community that comes with doing so. Our online platform also allows you to interact with your instructor and fellow classmates as if you were in the same room. For example, if you have found yourself struggling with a particular subject that will be covered on the SIE, but notice that one of your classmates seems to understand that topic very well, it is easy to reach out to them and ask them if they are willing to assist you with better comprehending the topic. In addition to all of those features, if you need some extra assistance, you can always reach out to your instructor for some one-on-one help.
However, these are not the only benefits that come from taking one of the available SIE classes. It should also be noted that the classes run at a variety of different times and that new sessions begin regularly on a monthly basis. It is easy to find a class that will work with your schedule because of the variety of days and times available to choose from. For those who do not have schedules that are particularly flexible, this is an especially handy feature.
How Can I Enroll in a Tucson SIE Course?
For more information about how a Tucson SIE prep course may be of assistance to you, feel free to reach out to one of the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors. They will happily answer any questions that you have about the scheduling or format of a Tucson SIE course, along with anything else you might need to know, and will be able to work with you on getting promptly enrolled in a course that best suits your schedule.

Brian: Tucson SIE course instructor
...a financial consulting business while in college then sold it a few years out of college. I became a US Marine. Over the next 15 years combined, I worked for two top 5 US Banks and one top 5 US Defense contractor before moving back into independent consulting in 2016. I have traveled, worked, and lived across the US, Europe, Central and South America, and some of the Middle East (while in the military). Either...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- College Business
- +22 subjects

Brandy: Tucson SIE course instructor
...7 licensed. I am a Financial Services Rep at a major Brokerage Firm in which I have been with with for two years. Passed each of my tests on the first try. I'm very skilled at teaching. I was previously licensed as a Life Insurance agent (Life Insurance and Annuities). I have a history in the Financial Industry working with Workers Comp Insurance and other Business Insurance. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology.
Education & Certification
- Bellevue University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +1 subjects

Kevin: Tucson SIE course instructor
...students and parents say that I help students succeed and realize their own potential with improved confidence, grades and test scores. Because I have over 20 years of "real life" professional experience and have traveled extensively, I am able to provide you real life examples to help understand the value of learning the topics I tutor you with. I specialize in tutoring a broad range of subjects with a focus on math, science, history, government,...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- IB Business & Management SL
- Series 65
- Algebra
- +41 subjects

Kyle: Tucson SIE course instructor
I have a passion for financial and capital markets and love to teach and educate others. I have worked my entire professional career in financial services utilizing series exam information on a daily basis. I have a Masters of Finance from the University of Notre Dame and work as a investment analyst at a private investment firm. Open to giving career mentorship as well!
Education & Certification
- Texas am - Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics
- University of Notre Dame - Current Grad Student, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Personal Finance
- Finance
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +10 subjects

James: Tucson SIE course instructor
...Weber. I am a licensed banker with JPMorgan Chase. I was a college baseball player at the University of Mount Union where I majored in Sport Business and Business management. Since then I have completed my MBA with Walden University in 2018 and will be completing my Masters of Science in Leadership and Management with Purdue Global in 2022. I have a passion for coaching and sharing my experiences in hopes of allowing other to...
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
- Walden University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Business Ethics
- High School Business
- Study Skills
- +25 subjects

Christian: Tucson SIE course instructor
...63, and SIE certificates in order to work as a Financial Professional. Furthermore, I am currently aiming to take the CFA Level I Exam in February 2021. My passion for economics stems from my belief that economics is the basis of all functions in the world. In this sense, the study of economics allows you to study how the world works and interacts around while also understanding how your own decisions incorporate into the economy.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- SSAT
- Microeconomics
- +33 subjects

Eunpa: Tucson SIE course instructor
Business analyst with five years of tutoring and significant corporate strategy experience. Applied BA in math at top ten research university to financial modeling, ROI analyses, marketing, academic research, technology, and higher education.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Verbal
- Python
- +43 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- English
- FRM
- Series 7
- +14 subjects

Joseph Fon: Tucson SIE course instructor
As a wealth management professional, I have learned that my personal success is tied to how well I succeed in managing my clients wealth and that my success is tied to their success. As their wealth increases, so too does my satisfaction, happiness and compensation. As a Varsity Instructor, I will maintain the same values even though there will be no assets to manage.
Education & Certification
- University of New Orleans - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- University of Alabama - Master of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 22
- A Level Economics
- +5 subjects

DeSean: Tucson SIE course instructor
...students, because I was a student once. During undergraduate, I tutored students in Statistics and College Algebra. I completed my undergraduate with a B.S.B.A. in Personal Financial Planning, a B.S.B.A. in Finance, and a B.A. in Communication Studies. I do not like micromanagement, although I do believe a tutor and student should have a vested interest to benefit the student. In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my wife and playing the alto....
Education & Certification
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Pre-Algebra
- Math
- +13 subjects