Focus: Mindset Monday – Time Management for Certification Success

Learning Intention

We are learning how to apply time management strategies to prepare for certifications and long-term projects.

Success Criteria

• I can explain one way better time management will help me succeed in certification prep or project work.

Why Are We Learning This?

Passing IT certifications takes consistent practice and study. Managing your time wisely now will prepare you for success in certification exams, internships, and college coursework.

Warm-Up (Tech Journal Prompt)

• “Imagine you have a certification exam in 3 months. What is the hardest part of studying consistently? How would you solve it?”

Formative Lecture & Discussion (10 minutes)

• Brief talk: The “slow burn” vs. the “all-nighter.” Why small, daily practice beats cramming.
• Introduce 2 key strategies for cert prep:
  • Study Scheduling: short, regular review sessions (15–20 mins a day).
  • Spaced Repetition: reviewing older material regularly to keep it fresh.
• Example: Show how a student could use a calendar or phone reminders to stay on track.

How This Applies to Certifications 🔑

• CompTIA A+ and ITF+: both require broad memorization and practical application → time management is the only way to balance both.