The Institutes Exam Prep Tools
Every Institutes Designation course includes a variety of study tools to help you learn, practice, and prepare for exam day with confidence. Explore the tools below and check your individual course for the resources available to you.
Mobile App
Turn a commute or a walk into study time. The Courses by The Institutes app lets you take audiobook-style lessons and exam practice questions with you wherever you go.
Study Anywhere With the Mobile App
The mobile app is included with Institutes Designation courses at no additional cost. Open your course in the app to:
- Listen to your lessons in an audiobook-style format adapted from each assignment. Adjust playback speed, bookmark key moments, add notes, and download lessons to listen offline.
- Build confidence with exam practice questions from your course. Get instant feedback on every answer and ask follow-up questions when a concept doesn't click.
AI Learning Support
Get help when you need it. Ask questions, get explanations, and stay focused with an AI-powered tool built directly into select courses.
Extra Study Help, Powered by AI
Have a question while you're studying or need extra help? Get personalized, on-demand support to help you better understand course material and keep moving forward. With AI learning support, you can:
- Explore challenging concepts with clear, easy-to-understand explanations.
- Ask questions as you learn to better understand topics and terminology.
- Reinforce your understanding of key concepts as you work through your course.
AI learning support draws exclusively from your course content, giving you answers and explanations relevant to what you’re studying. Check individual course details to see if AI learning support is included.
Simulated Exam
Strengthen your readiness using a timed exam that mirrors the structure and difficulty of the actual exam. Students who complete the simulated exam pass at higher rates than those who don't.
Prepare for Exam Day With the Simulated Exam
As a final step in your exam preparation, you can take the simulated exam only once to help you:
- Experience the exam format before test day with a timed exam designed to reflect your credentialing exam’s structure, timing, and question style.
- Practice with the types of questions you may see, including multiple choice, drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank, and numeric entry questions.
- Check your readiness so you can revisit any areas that need improvement and go into the actual exam with confidence.
More Ways to Prepare
Designation courses also include tools to strengthen your understanding as you go, so you know where to focus before exam day.
- Interactive Online Course: Learn at your own pace through a structured learning experience and modules featuring animations, video, question/answer scenarios, and more.
- Practice Questions: Test your understanding with hundreds of knowledge checks and exam-style questions throughout your course.
- Resources: Take advantage of optional learning resources to reinforce your understanding and support your personal study routine.
Looking for Your Next Step?
The Institutes Designations
Browse the full list of Institutes Designations to find the program that aligns with your interests, experience, and career goals.
Free Sample Courses
Preview real designation course content to get a clearer sense of the topics and structure before you purchase.
How to Get Started
Learn more about choosing a designation program, how to enroll in your first course, and tips on preparing for your exam.