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How to Study for IT Certifications While Working Full Time

By eStudyIT 18 April 2025 6 min read

Thousands of eStudyIT students pass IT certifications while working full time. Here’s what actually works.

Hours needed

CertificationStudy hoursAt 8 hrs/week
CompTIA A+80–120 hrs10–15 weeks
CompTIA Security+60–100 hrs8–12 weeks
AWS Cloud Practitioner40–60 hrs5–8 weeks
Cisco CCNA150–200 hrs19–25 weeks

The 1-hour-a-day rule

The most successful students study 45–60 minutes every weekday then use weekends for labs and practice exams.

Sample weekday schedule

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