Kyoshii

The next CAIA exams are Sept 08-19, 2008. Exam registration closes about six weeks before that date, so if you have not registered it is too late.

I did not include the courses or online video type courses. Those depend a lot more in the instructor and class size, etc. The four below are arguably the most popular. ( I don’t know who would argue that point, but I wrote arguably just in case some one wants to argue the point in the comments )

Books / Software

Institutional Investor’s ExamPrep www.iiexamprep.com
Cost: Level 1 - $589
Cost: Level 2 - $589

Was one of the most expensive, but they have dropped the price from ~$700 to $589. I am hoping they improve the materials.
Uppermark http://www.uppermark.com/
Cost: Level 1 - $599/$499
Cost: Level 2 - $599/$499

Recommended. This company was founded by Dr. Padideh Jalali who used to be faculty at University of Massachusetts. Their level II stuff is not nearly as good as their level one materials. The extra $100 is or flash cards. Not sure if it is worth it for the flash cards, I just made my own.
Schweser http://www.schweser.com/

Cost: Level 1 - $599
Cost: Level 2 - $599

These guys were the late comers to the CAIA, but with their reputation from their CFA materials, I am sure they will do well. Never used their stuff.

EDHEC http://www.edhec-risk.com/AIeducation
Cost: Level 1 - €419
Cost: Level 2 - €419

This is just the Uppermark suite , being sold by EDHEC. This is the books ( Uppermark ) that are used during their three day classes. Not really too sure if these are still going on for Sept ‘08