Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
A free aPHR study guide: the five functional areas with weights, no-experience eligibility, a study plan and the mistakes that catch entry-level candidates out.
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65 study guidesAWS Developer – Associate (DVA-C02)
A free AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) study guide: the four domains, serverless focus, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)
A free AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) study guide: how to study the four domains, core services, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
A free AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) study guide: the four domains, a study plan, key concepts and tips for this entry-level AWS exam.
AWS Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02)
A free AWS Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02) study guide: the four domains, scenario technique, a study plan and common mistakes.
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
A free Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) study guide: the five skill areas, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for the exam.
AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02)
A free AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02) study guide: the six domains, operations focus, a study plan and common mistakes.
Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
A free Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) study guide: the five skill areas, hands-on coding, a study plan and common mistakes.
ACCA Qualification
A free ACCA study plan: how to schedule self-study across the three levels and 13 exams, with a realistic timeline, the ethics module and common mistakes.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
A free Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) study guide: the four design areas, case-study technique, a study plan and common mistakes.
Cisco CCNA (200-301)
A free Cisco CCNA (200-301) study guide: the six topic areas, a study plan, key concepts, lab advice and common mistakes for the exam.
CCSP (ISC2)
A free, in-depth CCSP study guide: how to study the six cloud-security domains, a realistic study plan, key concepts, the shared responsibility model and pitfalls.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
A free Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) study guide: the five phases of ethical hacking, key topic areas, a study plan, exam tips and common mistakes.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
A free Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) study guide: the three skill areas, a study plan, key concepts and tips for this entry-level Azure exam.
CAIA (CAIA Association)
A free CAIA study guide: the two levels, the alternative asset classes, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst exam.
CAPM (PMI)
A free CAPM study guide: the four content areas, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for PMI's entry-level project management exam.
CFA Level III (CFA Institute)
A free CFA Level III (CFA III) study plan: choose your pathway, schedule ~300 hours, drill essay answers, and finish on timed mocks.
CFA Level II (CFA Institute)
A free CFA Level II study guide: the vignette (item-set) format, the asset-valuation focus, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
CFA Level I (CFA Institute)
A free CFA Level 1 study plan: how to schedule self-study across the ten topics, a realistic 16/24-week timeline for CFA I, high-weight priorities and when to start MCQ mocks.
CFP (CFP Board)
A free CFP study guide: the eight knowledge areas, the 4 E's, a realistic study plan, key planning concepts and common mistakes for the CFP exam.
CISA (ISACA)
A free CISA study guide: how to study the five domains and their weights, the auditor mindset ISACA expects, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
CISSP (ISC2)
A free, in-depth CISSP study guide: how to study the eight domains, the risk-based manager mindset, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
CISM (ISACA)
A free CISM study guide: how to study the four domains, the management mindset ISACA expects, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
A free CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) study plan: how to schedule self-study across the three parts, with a realistic timeline, the CPE requirement and common mistakes.
CKA (CNCF)
A free CKA study guide: the performance-based format, the five domains, kubectl speed, a study plan and common mistakes for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam.
CKAD (CNCF)
A free CKAD study guide: the performance-based format, the five domains, kubectl speed, a study plan and common mistakes for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam.
CMA (IMA)
A free CMA (IMA) study guide: the two exam parts, the essay section, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for management accountants.
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)
A free CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) study guide: how to study the four domains, SOC and detection skills, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes.
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
A free CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) study guide: the five domains, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for this vendor-neutral exam.
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
A free, in-depth CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) study guide: a week-by-week plan, all five domains explained, a cheat sheet, key concepts and common mistakes.
US CPA (AICPA)
A free CPA study plan: which section to take first, the exam order for AUD, FAR, REG and your Discipline, and a self-study schedule that fits your state's rolling credit window.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
A free CSM study guide: the required 16-hour CST course, the Scrum framework topics, an open-book exam plan and common mistakes for the Scrum Master cert.
Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (DP-700)
A free Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (DP-700) study guide: the three skills measured, a study plan, key Fabric concepts (Lakehouse, Spark, KQL), and common mistakes.
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
A free Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate study guide: the five topic areas, a study plan, key Delta Lake and pipeline concepts, and common mistakes.
Enrolled Agent (EA)
A free Enrolled Agent (EA) study plan: how to self-study the three SEE parts, a realistic timeline, the PTIN and enrollment steps, and common mistakes.
Executive Assessment
A free Executive Assessment study guide: how the three sections work, how the 100-200 score is built, and an efficient prep plan for busy executives.
FRM (GARP)
A free FRM (GARP) study guide: the two parts, the risk topics, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for the Financial Risk Manager exam.
GMAT Focus Edition
A free GMAT Focus Edition study guide: how the 3 sections work, what each tests, the 205-805 scoring, a week-by-week plan and exam-day tactics. Original teaching, no real questions.
Google Ads Search Certification
A free Google Ads Search Certification study guide: what the Skillshop assessment covers, a study plan, key concepts and tips for this intermediate exam.
Google Analytics Certification (GA4)
A free Google Analytics Certification study guide: the GA4 skill areas, the free Skillshop assessment, a study plan and the mistakes that catch people out.
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE)
A free Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) study guide: the key task areas, a study plan, core services, the gcloud CLI and common mistakes.
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
A free Google Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) study guide: the six exam sections, the case studies, a study plan and common mistakes.
Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
A free Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer (PDE) study guide: the five domains, a study plan, key BigQuery and Dataflow concepts, and common mistakes.
GRE General Test
A free GRE study guide for the shorter test: how Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing work, the strategies and traps for each, how scoring and percentiles work, and a week-by-week plan.
HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification
A free HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification study guide: the inbound methodology, flywheel, buyer's journey, content and analytics, plus a plan and pitfalls.
ITIL 4 Foundation (PeopleCert)
A free ITIL 4 Foundation study guide: the service value system, guiding principles, key practices, a study plan and common mistakes for the exam.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC ICBB)
A free IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) study guide: the DMAIC phases, the deeper statistics (hypothesis testing, regression, DOE) and a study plan.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC ICGB)
A free IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) study guide: the DMAIC phases, the statistics to know, a study plan and common mistakes.
OMCP (Online Marketing Certified Professional)
A free OMCP study guide: the digital-marketing disciplines, the experience-and-training eligibility gate, a study plan and the mistakes to avoid.
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate (100-101)
A free Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate (100-101) study guide: the five domains, a study plan, key concepts and tips for this entry-level Meta exam.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
A free PHR study guide: the five weighted HRCI domains, eligibility, an 8-week plan and common mistakes for the operational HR certification.
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
A free OSCP study guide: the PEN-200 skill areas, a realistic study plan, how the 24-hour hands-on exam works, exam-day tips and common mistakes.
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
A free Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) study guide: the four skills measured, a study plan, key DAX and modelling concepts, and common mistakes.
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
A free PMI-ACP study guide: the four 2024-outline domains, eligibility and training, a study plan and common mistakes for the agile certification.
PMP - Project Management Professional (PMI)
A free PMP study plan: how to pace exam prep across the three domains and agile, with a week-by-week self-study schedule and mock-exam timing.
PRINCE2 Foundation (PeopleCert)
A free PRINCE2 Foundation study guide: the principles, themes and processes, a study plan, key concepts and common mistakes for the exam.
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
A free Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) study guide: the Scrum framework, a study plan, key concepts and tips to pass the demanding 85% mark.
Salesforce Certified Administrator
A free Salesforce Certified Administrator study guide: the eight domains including Agentforce, a study plan, key admin concepts, and common mistakes.
Salesforce Platform App Builder
A free Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder study guide: the current five domains, a study plan, key data-modeling and Flow concepts, and common mistakes.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
A free SHRM-CP study guide: the HR knowledge domains and behavioural competencies, eligibility, a study plan and the mistakes that catch candidates out.
SnowPro Core Certification (COF-C03)
A free SnowPro Core (COF-C03) study guide: the six topic areas, a week-by-week plan, key Snowflake concepts, hands-on practice and common mistakes.
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
A free SHRM-SCP study guide: the HR knowledge domains and behavioural competencies at a strategic level, eligibility, a study plan and common mistakes.
HashiCorp Terraform Associate (004)
A free HashiCorp Terraform Associate (004) study guide: the exam objectives, the core workflow, state and modules, a study plan and common mistakes.
Tableau Desktop Specialist (Tableau Desktop Foundations)
A free Tableau Desktop Specialist study guide: the four weighted domains, a study plan, key concepts and tips for this entry-level Tableau exam.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
A free SPHR study guide: the five weighted HRCI functional areas, senior eligibility, an 8-week plan and common mistakes for the strategic HR credential.