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  • Hi Stacey, I used Redmill for R01, R02, R03 and R04 and found them to be hugley helpful as it cuts out a lot of fluff and concentrates on what you need to learn. They also have some really handy online questions that you can use as mock exams. …
    in Redmill Advance-RO1 Comment by Dr1ver August 2019
  • I did R06 last and I was grateful to have done the other R0's beforehand - pensions feature heavily in R06 or at least they have in the past. R06 though is more of a memory test, I did two weeks studying only and used the BrandFT analysis of the …
    in R06 Comment by Dr1ver June 2019
  • Brand is a great resource but if you don't have a lot of experience in the field I would go for Redmill Advance. Brands study notes are similar to the notes I would make after I have read Redmill/CII book, they can lack in context and I, personal…
    in Brand Resources and Study Plan Comment by Dr1ver June 2019
  • Hi Claire, I used Redmill Advance (Nucleus - Illuminate learn) for R01 to R04 and passed first time, I was exempt from R05 so I cant comment on its usefulness but based on the other exams its great way to learn. BrandFT provide an R06 analysis whi…
    in R02 - Best Study Aids Comment by Dr1ver April 2018
  • Hi John, I have R06 booked for April and I haven't started studying  yet, a colleague of mine is also doing it and shes found there's not a lot to study for. If you can get your hands on past papers it would be useful, there's common themes and qu…
    in R06 Comment by Dr1ver March 2018
  • Hi Andy, I had similar thoughts to you that I'd need to know a long list of BCE's, however I completely agree with Jona, no need to learn them. Just know what is a BCE and it's treatment for tax purposes, if applicable. Sat R04 last Thursday and t…
    in R04 BCE from Chapter 2 Comment by Dr1ver February 2018
  • Thanks for all your feedback, I'll check those videos out too Jamie - appreciate the recommendation I'll stick to what has been working
    in R04 - Aviva Academy sufficient to pass exam? Comment by Dr1ver November 2017
  • I passed R02 earlier this year, If i can be of any help I'll definitely chip in
    in R02 Comment by Dr1ver November 2017
  • Hi Becky, There's a number of resources available that you can use in place of the CII's study books, which we all know can be dry. - Redmill Advance - Brand - Aviva Academy the costs of these also tend to be lower than the cost of the CII's book…
    in Do I need the R01 study text to pass the exam? Comment by Dr1ver August 2017