u/Severe_Rent_7241

Hey fellow Night Owls! 🦉
I’m approaching the end of my Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (BSCSIA) with just 8 classes left. My next term kicks off on September 1st, and I’m aiming to knock all of these out within 6 to 8 months (ideally in one or two accelerated pushes).
Here are the remaining courses on my degree plan:
Term 5 Focus:
D426 – Data Management - Foundations
D522 – Python for IT Automation
D492 – Data Analytics - Applications
D385 – Software Security and Testing
Term 6 / Remaining Courses:
D340 – Cyber Defense and Countermeasures
D320 – Managing Cloud Security (CCSP)
D332 – Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis (PenTest+)
D833 – Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Capstone
For those who have recently finished these specific courses:
Is 8 months a realistic timeline for this remaining stack if I commit consistent weekly hours? I’m honestly scared for CySa+ and Pentest+

What I used to barely pass Project+

I mainly used CertMaster Learn as my primary study resource. I went through the Resources section and focused on the Project+ study notes/slides. Those covered a large portion of the exam content in a pretty straightforward way.

After that, I did the PBQs, practice questions, and practice exams inside CertMaster Learn. That helped me get a baseline understanding of what to expect on the actual test.

For extra practice, I used CertMaster Practice. This was probably the most useful supplement because it’s aligned with the exam objectives but gives you a lot of question repetition, which really helps lock things in.

For videos, I used CBT Nuggets. I didn’t rely on it heavily, but it was helpful for clearing up a few topics I didn’t fully understand from reading alone.

Overall, I studied for about 2 weeks and barely passed. Everyone learns differently, but this is what worked for me.

Is knocked out 8 remaining BSCSIA classes doable in under 8 months? Term starts Sept 1st!