Are you training the wrong way? 5 mistakes to avoid when preparing for your exam

Jeff Peters
August 15, 2024 by
Jeff Peters

Deciding to get your certification can be a great decision. You are investing in yourself and your career. At the same time, the process can be daunting. How can you make sure you learn the material in a way that gives you the highest return on your investment? 

In this guide, we’ll cover some common mistakes that make it difficult for some to prepare for a certification exam. We’ll also provide expert advice on how to avoid these pitfalls. 

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1. Spending training time on the wrong concepts 

With so many different topics to study, it can be challenging to decide what to focus on and where to start. This is especially true for some of the broader exams, such as CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CISSP, because it seems like they cover everything cybersecurity. 

On the other hand, more targeted exams that go deeper into one area or technology can also be challenging because they go into so much detail. For example, learning the ins and outs of the cloud, Cisco networks or auditing could require a de...