The following study approach is applicable to all modules in Part 1:

Step 1.  Study the glossary terms from the Theory book for each module.

Step 2.  Take the partial self-assessment test consisting of the first 50 or 100 multiple-choice questions from the Practice book for each module.

Step 3.  Grade the partial self-assessment test by yourself. If the passing rate is more than 75 percent read the Theory book at least one time. If the passing rate is less than or equal to 75 percent read the Theory book at least two times.

Step 4.  Take the full self-assessment test from the Practice book for each module.

Step 5.  Grade the full self-assessment test by yourself. Read the explanations given for all questions. Follow the logic in Step 3.

Study Plan for the CBM Part 2 Exam
200 Suggested Hours in 10 Calendar Weeks

The number of study hours suggested for Part 2 is for the students with undergraduate degree in business only. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in business should double the number of study hours. Similarly, students who graduated in business five or more years ago should increase the number of study hours by 50 percent. Please note that when comes to studying for an exam there is no such thing as overdoing.

Module             Study Hours      Study Weeks
  600                      50                     2.5
  700                      50                     2.5
  800                      50                     2.5
  900                      30                     1.5
1000                      20                     1.0

Total                    200                   10.0

The following study approach is applicable to all modules in Part 2:

Step 1.  Study the glossary terms from the Theory book for each module.

Step 2.  Take the partial self-assessment test consisting of the first 50 or 100 multiple-choice questions from the Practice book for each module.

Step 3.  Grade the partial self-assessment test by yourself. If the passing rate is more than 75 percent read the Theory book at least one time. If the passing rate is less than or equal to 75 percent read the Theory book at least two times.

Step 4.  Take the full self-assessment test from the Practice book for each module.

Step 5.  Grade the full self-assessment test by yourself. Read the explanations given for all    questions. Follow the logic in Step 3.

Study Plan for the CBM Part 3 Exam
200 Suggested Hours in 10 Calendar Weeks

The number of study hours suggested for Part 3 is for the students with undergraduate degree in business only. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in business should double the number of study hours. Similarly, students who graduated in business five or more years ago should increase the number of study hours by 50 percent. Please note that when comes to studying for an exam there is no such thing as overdoing.

Application        Study Hours      Study Weeks
       1-4                   20                     1.0
       5-8                   20                     1.0
      9-12                  20                     1.0
    13-16                  20                     1.0
    17-20                  20                     1.0
    21-24                  20                     1.0
    25-28                  20                     1.0
    29-32                  20                     1.0
    33-36                  20                     1.0
    37-40                  20                     1.0

Total                     200                   10.0

The following study approach is applicable to all applications in Part 3:

Step 1.  Study the glossary terms from the Theory book for all applications.

Step 2.  Take the partial self-assessment test consisting of the first 10 or 15 multiple-choice questions from the Practice book for the corresponding applications.

Step 3.  Grade the partial self-assessment test by yourself. If the passing rate is more than 75 percent read the Theory book at least one time. If the passing rate is less than or equal to 75 percent read the Theory book at least two times.

Step 4.  Take the full self-assessment test from the Practice book for the corresponding applications.