This is a personal preference, but for CMT Level 1, the PDF has distinct advantages.
The good news? The official eBook (PDF-like) comes free when you register for the CMT Level 1 exam via the CMT Association. It costs about $250 for the exam enrollment (plus membership), which includes the digital curriculum. Yes, that is money. But consider it the first lesson in technical analysis: The trend of professional certification is your friend.
: When you pay your registration fees—which can range from $875 to $1,475
Let’s be clear about what you are actually looking for.
This is the real debate. While a PDF is convenient, the CMT Level 1 exam is not open book. You are tested on application , not memorization of page numbers.