How to Pass Exams: Strategic Certification Test Taking
Pass exams with confidence by mastering strategic test-taking, active learning techniques, and efficient study habits. Discover how to retain information, reduce stress, and boost your performance on IT certification exams using practical, proven methods.
What You’ll Learn
This How to Pass Exams: Strategic Certification Test Taking will teach you:
- How to pass exams:
Build a proven strategy for test day success. - Study techniques:
Apply active learning, spaced repetition, and mind mapping. - Note-taking:
Organize course material into key facts and bullet points. - Practice exams:
Use past exam papers and mock tests for preparation.
- Exam conditions:
Prepare for the exam room with time management and mindset tips. - Focus and energy:
Boost cognitive function with brain-friendly routines. - Retention strategies:
Improve long-term memory with visualization and your own words. - Confidence building:
Reduce anxiety and feel well-prepared on exam day.
Included in the How to Pass Exams
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Course Content
Introduction
Studying More Efficiently
How to Take Better Notes
Taking Tests Better
Foundations for Every IT Certification Exam
Let's Apply the Theories (Practice Questions)
Conclusion
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Description of How to Pass Exams: Strategic Certification Test Taking
This course is your go-to guide for how to pass exams—especially tough IT certification exams like A+, Network+, Security+, CEH, or CISSP. Instead of just reviewing content, you'll learn how to think like a test-taker and master the psychological and practical skills that impact exam performance. Whether you've failed in the past or feel overwhelmed with where to begin, this course gives you a structured approach to study smarter and boost your confidence.
You’ll explore how to build a study schedule, identify your learning style, and engage in active learning techniques like explaining concepts aloud, using mind maps, or applying spaced repetition. Along the way, you’ll discover how relaxation techniques, regular breaks, and even aerobic exercise can enhance brain function and help you stay focused. We’ll also walk through mock exam questions for A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL, PenTest+, and CISSP to help you apply what you’ve learned under exam conditions.
- Create study schedules that balance review material and reduce stress
- Apply spaced repetition, mindfulness, and deep breathing to retain information
- Use past papers and practice exams to simulate real exam conditions
- Master note taking, memory aids, and bullet points for quick reviews
- Prepare mentally and physically for final exam day with self-awareness techniques
- Avoid energy crashes and improve focus with better nutrition and sleep
- Gain practical tools to improve long-term memory and overall performance
After completing this course, you'll be equipped with proven strategies that other students use to succeed—like mind mapping, study groups, and effective note-taking. You'll know how to identify key ideas, tackle exam questions with confidence, and apply practice tests to reinforce key information. With a smarter approach to balancing study and review, you’ll be ready to perform your best on exam day.
Who Is This Course For
This course is perfect for students preparing for certification exams who struggle with studying, test anxiety, or time management. It’s ideal for those who’ve failed in the past, feel overwhelmed by study material, or simply want to improve their exam results using strategic, research-backed techniques.
Course Instructor
Jason Dion is an Adjunct Instructor at Liberty University's College of Engineering and Computational Science and Anne Arundel Community College's Department of Computing Technologies. With networking experience dating back to 1992, Jason has held roles such as Network Engineer, Deputy Director of a Network Operations Center, and Information Systems Officer for large organizations worldwide.
He holds multiple IT certifications, including CISSP, CEH, CNDA, DFE, DMC, Security+, Network+, A+, and ITIL v3. Jason also has a Master's in Information Technology specializing in Information Assurance, a Master's in Pastoral Counseling, and a Bachelor's in Human Resources Management.
Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Jason helps students develop practical skills in information security and IT management, drawing on his decades of hands-on experience.
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Testimonials
Wally T.
A smart way to take tests. Only complaint was during a few slides, the background was dark blue and the marker he used was red -- hard to see, but the information was great.
Tyler K.
So much great info, tips, and methods in this course—thank you! It really helped me gain a better understanding of how to approach the actual exam and stay focused on important concepts. I’ll definitely revisit this before future certifications for last-minute reviews. The strategies on creating a quiet room, managing time, and recognizing the crucial role of mindset were especially helpful.
Elizabeth A.
I've learned so many excellent skills and noticed that I was already using some of the best techniques on note taking and how to create a cheat sheet which gave me added confidence to get my exams and certifications passed the first time, with more focused studying. I love this course and thank Dion for creating it.
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