Preparing for and Passing Technical Certifications
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Preparing for and Passing Technical Certifications
Instructor: Rachel Strong
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There are 4 modules in this course
Technology provides you with great opportunities for professional advancement, and technical certifications prove your knowledge, expertise, and hands-on experience to prospective employers or clients. It is extremely important to organizations like AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, ITIL, PMI, and many others that their certifications prove technical expertise; otherwise, their certifications are of no value. That is why the exams are so hard. This course is intended to help you formulate an effective learning plan that will build the knowledge you need, not only to pass the exam but to be truly competent in the technology you are being tested on.
Technology provides you with great opportunities for professional advancement, and technical certifications prove your knowledge, expertise, and hands-on experience to prospective employers or clients. It is extremely important to organizations like AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, ITIL, PMI, and many others that their certifications prove technical expertise; otherwise, their certifications are of no value. That is why the exams are so hard. This course is intended to help you formulate an effective learning plan that will build the knowledge you need, not only to pass the exam but to be truly competent in the technology you are being tested on.
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1 video
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Course Introduction•3 minutes
In this module, you will get some insight into how and why certifications are created. You will also learn how exam questions are written and scored.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Understanding Certifications•6 minutes
- Question Types•5 minutes
- How Questions are Evaluated•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Additional Reading:•30 minutes
- Homework: Creating Your Own Certification Exam•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Quiz: Certifications Under the Hood•10 minutes
In this module, you will learn how to recognize your personal learning styles so you can select learning resources that are optimal for you.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 9 minutes
- Learning Styles•3 minutes
- Exam Reconnaissance•2 minutes
- Certification Resources•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 120 minutes
- Additional Reading:•60 minutes
- Homework: Analyzing Your Certification•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
- Quiz: Analyzing Certification Requirements•5 minutes
In this module, you will learn some strategies for optimizing your study time and tactics for passing your exam.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment
4 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Making a Study Plan•4 minutes
- Maximizing Your Preparation Time•4 minutes
- Taking the Exam•2 minutes
- Course Summary•1 minute
2 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Additional Reading:•20 minutes
- Homework: Getting Organized•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
- Passing Your Exam•5 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 18, 2021
Provides a breakdown, a low-level overview on how to study and methods to study certification exams. It gives me a idea to plan and strategize to study and take the certification exam.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2024
ITS AN WELL AND BRILLIANT COURSE FOR PASSING THE TECHNICAL EXAMS.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2021
Good Knowledge for how to prepare for good Examination , Prioritizing the work
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