Are you trying to decide whether to use a study tool or if registering for one of our live exam review courses is better for you? Let's take a look.
Study Tools
Choose to study on your own with one of the Bowen EHS Study Tools if most of the following apply to you:
- I have a plan of how I need to study.
- I have enough discipline to study on my own.
- I am fairly confident that I can figure out what I need to study.
- I am self-motivated to find answers when I need to.
- Most of the exam material is review for me; I have been exposed to it before.
Live Exam Review Course
Choose to study with a certified instructor using an exam review course if most of the following apply to you:
- I study much better when someone helps me prioritize.
- I don't have the time to figure out what I need to study.
- I learn better when I have regular access to a live instructor and class.
- I prefer to have a structured study regimen to help me prepare.
- I am uncertain how much of the exam material I remember or know.
Comparison Chart
The table below can help you determine the best fit for your exam preparation.
The Companion Toolkit is included with our exam review courses.
= okay fit 
= great fit
| Course | The Companion Toolkit | Exam Review Course |
|---|---|---|
| Course Length |
Depends upon the tool you choose. You can purchase additional access as needed. |
1 year of access to the Companion Toolkit 10 - 16 classes, 2 live classes per week, recordings of live classes |
| Study Plan | the course |
|
| Exam Taking Strategies | forums |
forums, lectures, homework |
| Study Materials | quiz question solutions |
lectures, recordings, course notebook, homework, homework solutions |
| Quizzes | topic-specific quizzes, random quizzes, quiz question solutions |
topic-specific quizzes, random quizzes, quiz question solutions, homework |
| Extra Help | live and recorded extra help sessions |
live and recorded extra help sessions, lectures, recordings of lectures, homework |
| Instructor access | extra help sessions, forums |
extra help sessions, forums, lectures, course forums, messaging, email |
| Access anytime | depends on your access length |
1 year access to course materials and lecture recordings (downloadable), live lectures happen at specific times |
| Practice Exams | timed mini-exams with solutions (ASP, CSP, CIH) |
timed mini-exams with solutions, course final exam with solutions (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH) |
| Credit | from Ethics Collection |
webinars, specific credits for each course, including ethics; see course offerings for details |
| Exam Guarantee | not applicable | See guarantee for conditions |
Learn more about: The Companion Toolkit Exam Prep Online Review Courses
