Argus Enterprise Certification Exam – Is there a physical manual, or just the software guides?

I'm prepping for the AE Certification Exam and bought the AE Certification Bundle from Altus Group. I keep seeing people talk about using a “manual book” to study. My bundle didn’t come with any kind of physical manual. Is there an actual printed book you need to get separately, or are people just referring to the in-software guides (like what you get when you hit F1 in AE)?

For anyone who’s taken the exam recently: how did you study, and did you use just the bundle materials? Has anyone here passed using only what’s in the bundle, or did you need to buy extra study materials or practice tests?

I’d rather not spend more if I don’t have to, since my bundle already includes a test attempt.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't a specific mention of a physical manual being required for the Argus Enterprise Certification Exam. However, some users have referred to a "certification book" or eBook that can be purchased separately from the Argus website for $175. This eBook includes 14 step-by-step case studies and is often recommended for self-study.

For preparation, many users have successfully passed the exam using the materials provided in the AE Certification Bundle, which includes eLearning modules, practice tests, and the real test. Some key strategies shared include:

  1. Detailed Note-Taking: Transcribing video content from the eLearning modules to reinforce understanding.
  2. Practice Tests: Taking the practice test multiple times and building a database of questions and answers to prepare for the real test.
  3. Case Study Mastery: Ensuring you can complete the case studies without errors before attempting the real test, as retakes can be costly.
  4. Supplementary Materials: While not mandatory, the $175 eBook with case studies is a helpful resource for additional practice.

If you're diligent with the bundle materials and follow the strategies above, you may not need to purchase extra resources. However, if you feel underprepared, the eBook or additional practice tests could be worth considering.

Sources: Need to bang out Argus, how long will the certification take, ARGUS - Training, CRE Asset Management Learning Materials, ARGUS certification difficulty/time to complete, Argus Enterprise Training Material

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