#  Self Study or a Live Course? 





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.

![checkmark 24gray](/images/icons/checkmark-24gray.png)= okay fit ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png)= 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** |  | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) the course |
| **Exam Taking Strategies** | ![checkmark 24gray](/images/icons/checkmark-24gray.png) forums | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) forums, lectures, homework |
| **Study Materials** | ![checkmark 24gray](/images/icons/checkmark-24gray.png) quiz question solutions | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) lectures, recordings, course notebook, homework, homework solutions |
| **Quizzes** | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) topic-specific quizzes, random quizzes, quiz question solutions | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) topic-specific quizzes, random quizzes, quiz question solutions, homework |
| **Extra Help** | ![checkmark 24gray](/images/icons/checkmark-24gray.png) live and recorded extra help sessions | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) live and recorded extra help sessions, lectures, recordings of lectures, homework |
| **Instructor access** | ![checkmark 24gray](/images/icons/checkmark-24gray.png) extra help sessions, forums | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) extra help sessions, forums, lectures, course forums, messaging, email |
| **Access anytime** | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) depends on your access length | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) 1 year access to course materials and lecture recordings (downloadable), live lectures happen at specific times |
| **Practice Exams** | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) timed mini-exams with solutions (ASP, CSP, CIH) | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) timed mini-exams with solutions, course final exam with solutions (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH) |
| **Credit** | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) from Ethics Collection | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) webinars, specific credits for each course, including ethics; see course offerings for details |
| **Exam Guarantee** | not applicable | ![checkmark-24](/images/icons/checkmark-24.png) [See guarantee for conditions](/terms/our-guarantee.html) |

Learn more about: [The Companion Toolkit](/study-tools/companion-toolkit.html) [Exam Prep Online Review Courses](/exam-prep/)

 

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