Ken Fikes' CAS 6 Study Manual

[Mo' 5!]

Originally Posted by cgott42

I know you're working as fast as you can and all. I just wanted to get an approx. ETA when the CAS exam 6 videos will be all up and/or when the videos will be up ahead of the reading schedule?

It's not a complaint, just want to get an idea, as I use the videos.

I am not certain as to when ALL of them will be up but they should be done at a good pace.

Just for some history, Ken was planning on completing the manuals first and then working on the videos. People complained that they wanted to see the videos now, so he switched gears. We at TIA then offered him an opportunity to work full-time for us (instead of doing this part-time like before). He accepted and with his total dedication to this exam, the material will be coming at a quicker pace.

Remember that the goal is to peak for the exam in late October and our plan is to do that for you. We also have supplied all students with a 400+ page manual. If anyone is done with that at this time, he /she is way ahead and should not worry. So in short, they are coming and will at some point outpace your studying schedule.

[inexactuary]

Originally Posted by Mo' 5!

It's your choice but it'll slow you down. The only reason that we have WMV is that many people wanted to view the videos during work and QT was not an option at work (although see my post from above about this). QT is free and works much better than WMP.

Does QT let you speed up the videos like WMP?

[cgott42]

Thank you I appreciate it , I know that things are being posted at a good pace. Just keep in mind, that some (many?) aren't as interested in the manuals as the videos and audio - so I was hoping/planning on using these now in the initial run throughs.
btw: the manuals are very well done, just the ability to hear/watch the videos is a major attraction that's not currently available elsewhere.

thanks

Originally Posted by Mo' 5!

I am not certain as to when ALL of them will be up but they should be done at a good pace.

Just for some history, Ken was planning on completing the manuals first and then working on the videos. People complained that they wanted to see the videos now, so he switched gears. We at TIA then offered him an opportunity to work full-time for us (instead of doing this part-time like before). He accepted and with his total dedication to this exam, the material will be coming at a quicker pace.

Remember that the goal is to peak for the exam in late October and our plan is to do that for you. We also have supplied all students with a 400+ page manual. If anyone is done with that at this time, he /she is way ahead and should not worry. So in short, they are coming and will at some point outpace your studying schedule.

[Commander Keen]

Also, you should keep in mind that, so far at least, the videos work off of the notes, so the odds of the notes being done after the videos is probably pretty slim.

[ThaLetters]

Hi Day or Ken,
I'm having an issue with one of the videos: A.2.6. Reserve Development Method. Only about half of the video is getting downloaded. I haven't had any issues with the other videos. I just wanted to check to see if it's a problem on my side, or if other people are having a similar problem too... thx!

btw, is there a separate forum for people with questions related to the online course, or should we just be sticking to the outpost?

[Smooth Verona]

The outpost is fine. It may be quicker to email me directly.

I get many questions on the material. I plan in the next few weeks to add a common questions post to my blog.

I'll have Day check into the video issue.

Thanks.

[Mo' 5!]

Originally Posted by ThaLetters

Hi Day or Ken,
I'm having an issue with one of the videos: A.2.6. Reserve Development Method. Only about half of the video is getting downloaded. I haven't had any issues with the other videos. I just wanted to check to see if it's a problem on my side, or if other people are having a similar problem too... thx!

btw, is there a separate forum for people with questions related to the online course, or should we just be sticking to the outpost?

If you could try this video from one of the backup sites, you should experience better performance. I also highly recommend using QuickTime over Windows Media. QuickTime is a free program you can install from Apple.com. Everyone that is registered has an account on the backup sites. Your password is sometimes different than the one on the main site. But, it's easy to find out what it is. Just click on the link for "Forgot your password?", enter your email address, and your password will be emailed to you. So give that a try and if you still have problems, contact customer service for further help. Thanks.

[ThaLetters]

Originally Posted by Mo' 5!

If you could try this video from one of the backup sites, you should experience better performance. Everyone that is registered has an account on the backup sites. Your password is sometimes different than the one on the main site. But, it's easy to find out what it is. Just click on the link for "Forgot your password?", enter your email address, and your password will be emailed to you. So give that a try and if you still have problems, contact customer service for further help. Thanks.

Thanks Day... problem solved!

[hellomath]

Originally Posted by cgott42

Just keep in mind, that some (many?) aren't as interested in the manuals as the videos and audio - so I was hoping/planning on using these now in the initial run throughs.

Just another point of view, I had (for Part 5) and will be using (for Part 6) TIA videos only on my review round. I would prefer having manual over video.

Of course, everyone studies differently. It would be good to have a nice balance between the two.

[atlas1882]

Is it possible to view the videos offline? I spend 2 hours on the train every day and it would be nice to be able to use that time watching videos.