Thousands of eStudyIT students pass IT certifications while working full time. Here’s what actually works.
| Certification | Study hours | At 8 hrs/week |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA A+ | 80–120 hrs | 10–15 weeks |
| CompTIA Security+ | 60–100 hrs | 8–12 weeks |
| AWS Cloud Practitioner | 40–60 hrs | 5–8 weeks |
| Cisco CCNA | 150–200 hrs | 19–25 weeks |
The most successful students study 45–60 minutes every weekday then use weekends for labs and practice exams.
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