Week 1 of 7: Exam planning week

Welcome to week 1 - Exam Planning week.
Find out more about this week’s theme and incredible value you will add to your exam preparation by considering the recommended resources before the pre-seen is launched. Let’s get started.

Revision Objectives and Resources

Explore as few or as many resources until you feel you have mastered ‘exam planning’ and can make the statements under each resource:

Star Resource: Case study secrets: How to pass the first time (runtime: 53 minutes)

Recording of live event presented by the head of HTFT (training provider), giving you a comprehensive overview of the exam. The practicalities, preparation you need, and functionality of the software — everything you need to plan your exam.

This resource allows you to achieve the following objectives:

  • I can describe the format, features and process of the case study examination.

  • I am familiar with the testing environment and understand key terminology.

Preparing for the case study exam (20-minute read)

Expert advice, based on the experience of those who set and mark the case study exams. Blueprints referenced in this article can be accessed now or later in the programme.

This resource allows you to achieve the following objective:

  • I understand the purpose of the pre-seen material and how I am expected to approach it.

First step towards your learning journey — know where you are now (20-minute activity)

A quick recap of what a SWOT analysis is and how it works, followed by an example and an exercise to get you into the swing of performing a SWOT analysis in preparation for the pre-seen.

This resource allows you to achieve the following objective:

  • I can carry out a basic SWOT analysis.

Friday round-up with Nasheen (runtime: 2 minutes)

Motivation to enjoy as you get ready to study.

Week 1 of 7: Exam planning week

Week 1 of 7: Exam planning week

Resources

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Video

Case study secrets: How to pass first time

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Article

Preparing for the case study exam

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Exercise

First step towards your learning journey

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Video

Friday round-up with Nasheen: Get ready to study

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