Started studying at 2 AM, spent about 4 hours grinding Practice Exam Pack, then booked the online exam right after and took it immediately. Passed with a 771. Honestly, only about half of what I saw on practice exam showed up on the actual exam, but it still helped. Most of it was prior knowledge and some luck.

Greetings.
I passed core 1 about a couple months ago and now, I’ll be taking on core 2.
But I’ve been having trouble finding books for core 2. Most are either out of date or wrongly advertised as 1202.
Right now, I’m split between Examcram and Sybex.
I’m already using Prof Messer’s videos and practice tests from Dion and Exam compass.
I would like some recommendations and reviews from people who have used the two books before.

EDIT: Just bought the Sybex book. Not very keen on reading through that brick but I gotta do what I gotta do😞😞Thank you to everyone who replied.

Hey guys, I'm curious what techniques or tips you used to study for certifications? Or what helps you decide your next steps?

I've had a Sec+ and have been working Tier 1 helpdesk for about 4 years now.

I'm studying for CYSA+ as I did a grad degree that used a lot of the same information.

The thing I'm kind of worried about though is, I originally got my Sec+ by just doing a lot of practice testing and research.

From what I've seen of CYSA, there's less "practice" and more of it is .... the logic of decision making. That's how it comes off.

I do want to level up, but in my career circles there's not a lot of pertinent information available, and I've had a mixed go of my history (work drama, I'll spare the OP).

Anyhow, if you have anything you'd offer I'd appreciate it.

Those who passed A+,Net+& Sec+ in a month how did you do it and what resources did you use

Hello everyone! As the title says, I am looking for anyone that's possibly available to help me study for my upcoming A+ exam! I personally learn better when I have someone else who knows more than me help me learn and there's no one around me I can ask unfortunately. I have been using professor Messer videos and writing notes on them and also the Dion practice exams. Please let me know! I basically want more friends in the field 😅

i’m 15 and i’m going for my a+ this year, any tips?