Free CMT Level 1 Prep Course

What’s Offered in Optuma’s CMT Level 1 Course

• Multiple Practice Tests ($)
  • Available for purchase in the Exam Essentials bundle are three full-length practice exams, giving you access to over 500 practice questions.
• Video Lessons
  • Learn the important information in each chapter and save yourself from studying information that won’t be on the exam. (Currently, video lessons on every chapter are unavailable due to a new textbook being released in 2025. The course will be free until we have released new videos on every chapter.)
• Access to your Teaching Team ($)
  • Unlike other CMT courses, our program offers direct access to our teaching team and the complete archive of questions previously asked by students in our forum. It is available for purchase in the Exam Essentials bundle.
• Taught by a Professional CMT
  • Mathew Verdouw, CMT, CFTe writes and teaches the lessons. Mathew has worked closely with the CMT association for many years and has the full endorsement of the CMT to teach the course material. You can trust the information you are receiving.
• CMT Trained AI Chat ($)
  • Get quick and accurate answers to your questions with our AI chatbot, trained specifically on the CMT textbooks. Available for purchase in the Exam Essential bundle.
• Free Access to Optuma’s Professional Technical Analysis Software
  • Free for the duration of your studies so you can implement what you learn. Check out Optuma’s technical analysis software.

What our students say

The Optuma course was exactly what I needed to prepare for the CMT exam. I work long hours and would struggle to sit for hours on end reading directly from a textbook. I found the videos easy to understand and Matthew broke down each section into its most important topics. The bonus material was extremely helpful as it consolidated all the charts and definitions in a concise ‘go to’ revision sheet. I would 100% recommend the program. I will definitely be enrolling for the level II program.

Conor M.CA, USA

Hey Mathew, Good Morning. I have given CMT-1 on the 11th of June. and the exam went really very very well. I had prepared all this in the last 18 days, thanks to your videos and quiz, they immensely helped me in last-minute preparation.
The best part of the course is that I was able to get my query resolved in minutes by you [in the course discussion forum]. I am hoping that I will be able to pass with very good marks. Just waiting for the results and after that can’t wait to enrol for CMT Level 2
Best Regards

Prashant KumarCanada

Hi Team,
I had been practising Technical Analysis for a long and I was a bit sceptical when I saw the email offering me a free course to help me prepare for CMT exams.
I am really glad I did take it up. I am still awaiting my results. But the course helped me in becoming more organised regarding my methods and helped me to clear many doubts.
Thanks a lot Mathew!

Raj ShethMumbai, India

I luckily found Optuma before I started the CMT program journey and used all their products for all 3 levels. I can honestly say that Optuma made all the difference for me. Without Optuma I would’ve been extremely lost. There’s a large amount of material in the CMT program, but Mathew breaks the sections down well and made it easier to learn.

Jared CoffinFlorida, USA

I’d like to give a big thanks to Optuma and Mathew Verdouw for their help in passing the Level 3 exam. Their new updated site is great! Mathew’s video lessons were extremely helpful – they are concise and serve as a great review of the chapters. Mathew explains complicated concepts and simplifies them. The forum and the search feature are great for looking up topics that you may be having problems with, especially if other candidates had the same questions. Mathew is very diligent and timely at responding to your questions. The course was worth every penny. And if you happen to fail an exam, they keep you enrolled without additional cost until you pass. Their service is of great value!

Sam ZayedUSA

I used the Optuma prep courses for all three levels of the CMT. The courses were very helpful. Mathew explains the topics in an easy to understand format. In many cases I found chapters in the textbook to be lengthy and dense. Mathew’s videos helped clarify content. The practice exams and discussion forums were particularly helpful in the weeks leading up to the exam. I felt they properly prepared me for the structure and difficulty of the actual exams. I would definitely suggest Optuma’s CMT prep courses.

Clinton OrrCanada

Thank you Optuma for the great series of CMT levels. The extra content, the insights by Mathew, the tips and further clarification were invaluable in helping me achieve my goal of passing the three tests and earning the CMT designation.
Passing would have been much more difficult without the Optuma program and I’m thankful for the opportunity to not only understand how to take the tests well but also really get to know the material. That was very important to me.

Robert KirkNevada, USA

Over the course of studying and preparing for the CMT, Matthew and Optuma have been tremendously helpful. After taking and passing CMT 1 with the help of Optuma, I decided to take CMT 2 without the support and did not pass. Let me help you avoid the same mistake by telling you, the first test seemed easy because of the immense help Optuma provides. Following that initial failed test, I jumped back in with Optuma and have done great on the following two tests. Great product that is a must for passing these tests.

Mike LungDirector of Brokerage

In 2022 I challenged myself to improve my financial literacy skills by taking on the CMT program. I knew it would be difficult because as a financial advisor, you are initially trained to use a prepackaged model and/or separate manage accounts (SMA). For me, that was a drastic departure from my routine and processes. I wish I had done this 10 years ago, as I find the CMT curriculum incredibly rewarding. I would also attribute my passing of the three exams to the coursework of Optuma, with the assistance of the software package. In addition, I find the support that I received from the help desk top-notch.
I highly recommend Optuma as a must for anyone attempting to successfully pass the CMT courses.

Max CameauTexas, USA

I have completed all 3 levels of CMT and used Optuma throughout my preparation. Their CMT preparation course was extremely helpful to me. The Video lessons are not too long (maximum 1 hour generally), easier to absorb and come along with relevant slides which are useful in last-minute preparation (I did CMT 3 completely on his slides only though I do not recommend that approach to someone without significant exposure to technical analysis). The content is far easier to absorb than the official CMT curriculum. Their standout feature is the mock exams which help simulate an actual exam and allow you to identify strengths and weaknesses. The Optuma course was pivotal in helping me pass the CMT exams.

Pushkar SudhirMumbai, India

Coupling the study text, the Optuma course and the Optuma software really helped me grasp the key concepts and apply them in preparation for the exam. More so it helped me secure a solid foundation to start my career in Technical Analysis. I look forward to continuous learning and application to the trading markets. I recommend the program to all aspiring Technical Analysts.

Kuda MSouth Africa

How long does it take to prepare for the CMT Level 1 Exam?

From helping thousands of people pass the CMT exams, we can confidently say you will need around 3 months to study for the exam. This gives you enough time to properly read the textbook, get through our course, and sit a few practice exams. Doing all this gives you the best chance to pass your exam the first time.

Is this CMT Level 1 Prep Course really free?

Yes! This course is free to anyone who has registered for the CMT level 1 exam. Once you have registered for the exam with the CMTA we will reach out to you with the instructions for how to get access to your free course. You can register for the exam here:

https://cmtassociation.org/chartered-market-technician/cmt-level-1/

FAQs

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