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CySEC Exam Guides
By the ExamPass CY editorial team · Last reviewed October 2026
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- Advanced
CySEC Advanced Exam Guide 2026
Exam format, the full 14-chapter syllabus with chapter weights, and how to study for it.
- Basic
CySEC Basic Exam Guide 2026
The 8-chapter CySEC Basic certification: format, syllabus with chapter weights, and how to prepare.
- AML
CySEC AML exam
There is no separate AML guide: the AML page covers the 40-question exam, its 8 chapters and how to prepare, and the AML study notes cover the topics chapter by chapter.
- All three exams
How to Pass the CySEC Exam First Time
Seven study tips: which chapters to start with, practising after each chapter, mock exams and common mistakes to avoid.
- Advanced and Basic
CySEC Advanced vs Basic: Which Do You Need?
The two certifications side by side, who needs each and how the AML exam fits in, to help you choose the right exam for your role.
- Certificate holders
CySEC CPD Requirements 2026
How many CPD hours you need each year, what counts, and when to renew, for Advanced, Basic and AML holders.
- All three exams
CySEC exam study notes
Topic-by-topic notes with short answers, key numbers and legal references for every Advanced and Basic chapter and AML chapters 2 to 8, from investment firms and market abuse to customer due diligence.
Practice by chapter
CySEC Advanced · 14 chapters
70 questions in 90 minutes, pass mark 70% (49 of 70).
CySEC Basic · 8 chapters
50 questions in 60 minutes, pass mark 70% (35 of 50).
CySEC AML · 8 chapters
40 questions in 60 minutes, pass mark 70% (28 of 40).
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