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The Kaplan Financial Education you see today is a product of continued evolution and passion for student education and success in the financial industry. Originating in 1970, and acquired by Kaplan, Inc., a Graham Holdings Company, in 1998, Kaplan Financial Education has held true to the goal of providing efficient, effective study tools to students regardless of learning style or budget.
At Kaplan, we transform lives through education. Serving everyone from first-graders to professionals, we are your partner in lifelong learning. What began as a small test prep company has grown into a pioneer of online higher education and professional training. Using innovation and a personalized approach, we open doors to new opportunities and inspire people to strive for their personal best.
Kaplan Financial Education leads the industry with flexible self-study, live, and online options. Our strategy is powered by expert instructors who are real-world practitioners. They don't just teach theory; they provide the tools and insights needed to pass your exams and succeed in your career. Experience the most diverse delivery methods from any single provider.
Kaplan continues to grow without losing sight of our mission. Throughout our history, we have continued to help students unlock their talent by providing student-centered, outcomes-driven educational programs. We succeed when our students succeed.
Kaplan’s commitment to excellence in education and helping students achieve their career goals set the foundation for what we call the Kaplan Way. The Kaplan Way is a comprehensive learning strategy that combines a scientific, evidence-based design philosophy with a straightforward educational approach to learning. Learning science is grounded in research that provides evidence on how people learn, and we utilize this learning science directly in the instructional design of our courses. The system is designed to help you, the student, achieve desired program outcomes efficiently and effectively by employing a three-phase learning strategy: Prepare • Practice • Perform®. All of these phases are aligned toward accomplishing specific objectives.
The Prepare phase sets your foundation, introducing new concepts, vocabulary, and principles through readings, live lectures, or video classes. By focusing on essential information and real-world examples, this phase provides the necessary tools to acquire new knowledge. It ensures you have exactly what you need to move confidently into the practice phase.
The Practice phase lets you apply knowledge through simulations and questions. Science shows reinforcement is critical to mastery; this stage allows you to solve problems, identify performance gaps, and build expertise. By receiving feedback and comparing your work to experts, you cement long-term retention. This essential "rework" transforms new information into lasting professional skills.
In the Perform phase, you put your newly acquired knowledge to the test. You demonstrate mastery by solving problems and answering questions similar to those in previous stages, but without guidance or feedback. These activities are designed to assess your final level of achievement and ensure you have met your program outcomes, proving you are ready for real-world application.
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. Throughout our more than 80-year history, Kaplan has been a beacon for expanding educational access and a leader in instructional innovation.
