2026 FINRA Blueprint Calibrated
Series 79 Study Hours Calculator & Domain Planner
Enter your background and weekly availability to calculate your total Series 79 study hours and exact domain-by-domain hour budget.
Your Series 79 Study Profile
12 hrs / week
5 hrs/wk (Light)12 hrs/wk (Working Pro)30 hrs/wk (Full-Time)
Total Hours
85h
Study Weeks
8 wks
Ready By
Dec 19, 2026
Recommended Hours by Series 79 Blueprint Domain
85 hrs totalFunction 1: Collection, Analysis and Evaluation of Data
Blueprint Weight: 49% · ~17h lessons + ~25h adaptive MCQs
42 hrs
Function 2: Underwriting/Financing Transactions
Blueprint Weight: 27% · ~9h lessons + ~14h adaptive MCQs
23 hrs
Function 3: Mergers and Acquisitions, Tender Offers and Financial Restructurings
Blueprint Weight: 24% · ~8h lessons + ~12h adaptive MCQs
20 hrs