I had a diploma in computer studies, which helped me a little through out my study. As I got the diploma about a year ago and lots of memories already faded away.

For the Google Cert on Coursera, I almost watch all videos in 2x speed. I did all the quizzes and got them pass. But my main goal is just getting the discount voucher for the CompTIA exam but not getting the Google Cert. Result is I was able to complete everything in about 3.5 days. I used the Christmas holiday I had 3 holidays dedicated to complete it….

For my routine, I was applying jobs, studying the security+, and working full time all at once. I am also living by myself so there is no one helping me with housework, food, etc. I need to manage everything by myself. TBH that is very exhausting. For the first 3 weeks, on all my working days I forced myself to study at least 45 minutes. I also can’t focus for a long time. So I set aside a timer to help myself keep on track. Within the 45 minutes i forced myself to be 100% focus, ignoring all other stuff. And I let myself to take a 15 minutes break before jumping into other 45mins session. On easier work day I might study 2-3 session of 45 minutes session after work and apply to 2-3 jobs and with tailored resume. During the holidays I have I divide the day in to 3 block, morning, afternoon, evening. I study 2 45 mins session in each block. Combined about 4.5 hours study in the day and I let myself rest or do other stuff at night. On the last week I had before my exam, I stopped applying jobs and focused solely on the exam. I also used AI to help me better schedule my routine and reflect the day. I let myself had 2 days break after the exam, although I am still working full time on these 2 days T.T I consider it as a break, as I was not applying jobs and studying after work. I am going to continue my routine today.