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Resource Reading List

The following references, or books of similar content, may be of use to you as you review for the examination. The books listed are those that were frequently used by item writers and reviewers during item development for this examination. Use the Study Wizard to help you determine which books to review.

Candidates should not try to study all of these books in depth. There is considerable overlap between the content of many of these books. Begin with ones that can be found on your own bookshelf currently. Click here for the Resource Reading List that shows you which books cover which content areas.

Use these books as references for information about content areas or topics for which you need to review. Many of these books can be purchased directly from the publisher by clicking on the links in our Resource Reading List. They also may be found at a local library or purchased through various internet vendors.

Once you have reviewed the CFRE Test Content Outline and identified areas for your personal focus during your study plan, this Study Wizard can help you identify which books are most appropriate for review in each area of the CFRE Test Content Outline. Some are also appropriate as general, overview texts.

All candidates receive the Resource Reading List in the Study Planning booklet provided by CFRE as part of the application fee.

For a print-ready PDF of the CFRE Resource Reading List, please click here.