How much time should I plan to dedicate to exam preparation?
The time needed to master the body of knowledge and prepare for the exams will depend upon each candidate’s background, experience, and study habits. With that caution, we estimate that a minimum commitment of 50 hours will be required at each level of the CIPM program. Candidates who passed the Principles exam in 2006 averaged approximately 60 hours in preparation time. Candidates who passed the September–October 2006 Expert exam averaged approximately 73 hours in preparation time. We do recommend that candidates use both the online courseware and text readings. Carefully studying each reading after working through each courseware lesson will provide a firm foundation as candidates prepare for the exams.
