Question 1

Who owns and operates CertStud?

Accepted Answer

CertStud is built and maintained by Filantus, a small product studio focused on practical tools for learning, productivity, and planning. We're a lean team that builds apps we'd want to use ourselves.

Question 2

What other tools does the Filantus team build?

Accepted Answer

Besides CertStud, we build Foci for focused study sessions, CollegeDecider for college planning, BoostLogik for SEO and AI search visibility, WanderingHermit for AI travel planning, and Brakto for tournament brackets. Visit filantus.com to explore the full portfolio.

Question 3

What is CertStud?

Accepted Answer

CertStud is an exam prep platform with 38,170+ practice questions, 3,816+ flashcards, study notes, and 226+ timed practice exams across 74 certifications — covering AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CompTIA, ISC², ISACA, PMI, SAFe, TOGAF, and more.

Question 4

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for free and start practicing right away. Browse certifications, pick the one you're studying for, and dive in. No credit card needed.

Question 5

Do I need to pay to use CertStud?

Accepted Answer

CertStud offers a free tier with 10 practice questions per certification — no credit card required. For full access including 300+ questions per cert, flashcards, practice exams, and progress tracking, plans are as low as $7.50/mo billed annually, or $14.99/month billed monthly. All Access is $10.83/mo billed annually. Cancel anytime.

Question 6

Which certifications do you support?

Accepted Answer

We support 74 certifications across providers: AWS (12 exams including Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, AI Practitioner), Microsoft Azure (15 exams including AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305, AI-102, AB-100), Google Cloud (5 exams including Digital Leader), CompTIA (7 exams: A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SecurityX, CySA+, PenTest+), ISC² (4 certs: CC, CISSP, CCSP, SSCP), ISACA (4 certs: CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT), PMI (PMP), SAFe (3 certs), ITIL 4, TOGAF, Scrum.org (PSM I), Salesforce Admin, ServiceNow (3 certs), Linux Foundation (CKA, CKAD), Cisco (2 certs), EC-Council CEH, NVIDIA Generative AI, Anthropic Claude Architect, HashiCorp Terraform, Red Hat RHCSA, Snowflake SnowPro Core, and standardized tests (SAT, ACT).

Question 7

How many practice questions do you have?

Accepted Answer

38,170+ questions total — 22,843 practice questions and 15,327 exam questions across all 74 certifications, plus 3,816+ flashcards and 226+ full-length practice exams. Each cert has 300+ practice questions covering every exam domain.

Question 8

Are the questions similar to the real exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Questions match the format, difficulty, and topics of actual certification exams. Every question includes a detailed explanation so you understand why each answer is correct — not just what it is.

Question 9

Can I track my progress?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your dashboard tracks accuracy rate, questions answered, time studied, and performance by domain — so you know exactly where to focus next.

Question 10

What's included for each certification?

Accepted Answer

Each certification includes: 300+ practice questions with explanations, 50+ flashcards for key concepts, comprehensive study notes, 3 full-length timed practice exams (60 questions each), and an exam review with detailed breakdowns after each attempt.

Question 11

What score should I aim for before the real exam?

Accepted Answer

Consistently scoring 85%+ on practice exams is a good indicator you're ready. That gives you a comfortable buffer above most passing thresholds.

Question 12

Can I study on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CertStud works on phones and tablets. Great for studying during commutes or in short sessions throughout the day.

Question 13

What are your pricing plans?

Accepted Answer

We offer two paid plans: 1 Certification ($14.99/mo or $34.99/3 months) for focused study on a single cert, and All Certifications ($24.99/mo, $49.99/3 months, or $99.99/year) for access to all 61+ certifications. All paid plans include unlimited practice questions, flashcards, study notes, and practice exams.

Question 14

Is there a free tier?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You get 10 free practice questions per certification — no signup or credit card required. It's enough to get a feel for the question style and difficulty before committing.

Question 15

How do I manage or cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Click your profile icon (top-right) → Manage Subscription → Manage Billing. From the billing portal you can update payment, switch plans, or cancel. When you cancel, access continues until the end of your current billing period.

Question 16

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

Subscription fees are non-refundable. If you believe there's been a billing error, contact us within 7 days at support@certstud.com and we'll sort it out.

Question 17

I found an error in a question. How do I report it?

Accepted Answer

Click the flag icon on any question card to report an issue. We review all reports and fix errors quickly — thanks for helping keep the content accurate.

Question 18

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Sign In' and use the 'Forgot password' link on the sign-in page. You'll receive an email with reset instructions.

Question 19

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Payments are processed through Stripe — we never store your card details.

Question 20

Can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go to your account settings and select 'Delete Account'. This permanently removes all your data.

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