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Studying and Revision

  • October 14, 2025
    Exam Timing Strategies: Finishing Papers Without the Panic

    Exam Timing Strategies: Finishing Papers Without the Panic

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 14, 2025

    Success on exam day isn’t only about what you’ve revised – it’s also about how you manage the clock...

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  • June 10, 2025
    Make your revision about QUALITY, not quantity

    Make your revision about quality, not quantity

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on June 10, 2025

    Especially when exams are looming and you start to feel the pressure, it can be tempting to spend every...

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  • May 13, 2025
    Does last-minute cramming work? And should I stay up all night revision?

    Does last-minute cramming work? And should I stay up all night revising?

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on May 13, 2025

    With exam season in full swing, if you’re wondering whether intensive last-minute revision will get you through your papers,...

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  • April 8, 2025
    Study Tips and Techniques for Those Who Learn by Listening

    Study Tips and Techniques for Those Who Learn by Listening

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on April 8, 2025

    If you absorb information best through sound, you might be an auditory learner—someone who thrives on listening and speaking...

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  • January 14, 2025
    Let the science learn it for you

    Let the science learn it for you

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on January 14, 2025

    Studying for exams can feel overwhelming, but leveraging proven scientific strategies can make the process more efficient and effective....

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  • October 8, 2024
    What is Visual Learning?

    What is Visual Learning?

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 8, 2024

    Visual learners thrive when information is presented through images, charts, and other visual aids, allowing them to better understand...

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  • July 9, 2024
    How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Focused on Exam Revision

    How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Focused on Exam Revision

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on July 9, 2024

    If you find it hard to keep your nose in your text book and are tempted by every little...

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  • June 11, 2024
    How to Organise your Study Space for Maximum Productivity

    How to Organise your Study Space for Maximum Productivity

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on June 11, 2024

    As you prepare for exams, one thing you might not have considered is how to organise your study space...

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  • April 9, 2024
    Study Tips for Those with Young Children

    Study Tips for Those with Young Children

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on April 9, 2024

    Embarking on a journey of personal and professional development while juggling the responsibilities of parenthood can seem like an...

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  • January 9, 2024
    5 Exam Revision Methods to Try Out in 2024 - Which one best suits you?

    5 Exam Revision Methods to Try Out in 2024 – Which one best suits you?

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on January 9, 2024

    With 2024 underway and with the festivities a rapidly fading memory, your thoughts have no doubt turned back to...

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  • October 10, 2023
    How to Make Yourself Study When You Just Don't Feel Like It

    How to Make Yourself Study When You Just Don’t Feel Like It

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 10, 2023

    Muhammad Ali liked to say he went to the gym when he felt like it. AND when he didn’t....

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  • July 11, 2023
    Why Practice Really Does Make Perfect!

    Why Practice Really Does Make Perfect!

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on July 11, 2023

    Practice is an essential ingredient in the recipe for achieving excellence. From the widely discussed 10,000-hour rule to the...

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  • April 11, 2023
    Why Taking Mock Exams Online Brings Big Benefits for CII R01, R02, R03, R04 and R05

    Why Taking Mock Exams Online Brings Big Benefits for CII R01, R02, R03, R04 and R05

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on April 11, 2023

    If you’re gearing up to take a CII multiple-choice exam, there are various ways to prepare yourself. The go-to...

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  • January 10, 2023
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    New Year, New Approach

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on January 10, 2023

    January is typically a time for wanting to do things differently. As we usher in 2023, how about looking...

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  • October 11, 2022
    Why it’s wise to use past papers when preparing for an exam

    Why it’s wise to use past papers when preparing for an exam

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 11, 2022

    Here are just a few of the many reasons why past papers are an extremely important and highly effective...

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