This work is a guide for anyone preparing for the NBCOT exam. The text has been revised and expanded to better help students through the studying process. The text is divided up into four sections: getting ready; study techniques; study questions; and life after the exam. The first two chapters deal with a general overview of the examination process. Also included are numerous tools to get organized. The second section includes chapters on content and using fieldwork experiences to guide students through the studying process. The third section contains 550 study questions set up in the same format as the certification exam. The last section deals with life after the exam and provides practical advice if things do not go well.