Study Guides
Free, in-depth prep guides from people who passed. Study plans, resource picks, and exam tips.
How to Pass AWS Solutions Architect – Associate in 60 Days
A step-by-step study plan, the best free and paid resources, and tips from PASSED candidates on how to prepare for AWS SAA-C03.
CISSP Study Guide: What Actually Works (From People Who Passed)
The CISSP is a thinking exam, not a memorization exam. This guide covers the mindset shift, study resources, and strategies that consistently produce passing scores.
PMP Exam Prep: A Realistic Guide to Passing on Your First Try
How to structure your 35-hour education requirement, choose the right study materials, and navigate the updated PMP exam that blends agile, hybrid, and predictive methodologies.
How to Pass CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) on Your First Try
Security+ is the most widely-held baseline security cert in the world. Here's how to study efficiently, what actually appears on the exam, and how to avoid the traps that fail candidates.
AWS Cloud Practitioner: Pass CLF-C02 in 4 Weeks
The AWS Cloud Practitioner is designed to be passed without hands-on AWS experience. Here's the lean, no-wasted-effort path through CLF-C02.
OSCP Exam Guide: How to Approach the 24-Hour Penetration Test
OSCP is the most demanding cert in this guide — but also one of the most respected. Here's what to study, how to approach the 24-hour lab exam, and what separates passing candidates from failing ones.
PSM I Study Guide: Pass Scrum.org's 85% Exam Without a Training Course
The PSM I is harder than CSM but costs $200 with no mandatory training. Here's how to self-study, what trips people up, and how to hit 85% on exam day.
SHRM-CP Study Guide: How to Prepare for the 4-Hour HR Exam
The SHRM-CP is a demanding 160-question exam testing both HR knowledge and behavioral competencies. Here's how to structure your prep, which materials work, and how to approach situational questions.
How to Pass ITIL 4 Foundation
ITIL 4 Foundation is one of the easiest IT credentials to earn — if you understand the vocabulary and service value system. This guide covers the key concepts, what to memorize, and how to pass in 2–4 weeks.
How to Pass the CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
The CKA is a 2-hour, fully hands-on terminal exam — no multiple choice. This guide covers the high-weight domains, the kubectl commands you need memorized, and how to practice effectively in exam conditions.
How to Pass the HashiCorp Terraform Associate
At $70, the Terraform Associate is one of the best-value certifications in DevOps. This guide covers the key concepts, study resources, and what the exam actually focuses on.