How long does it realistically take to study for the CIC?

Late to this thread but wanted to add — the exam prep section trips up more people than any other part. If you're scoring below 71% there in practice, treat it as your only focus for at least a week before moving on. Breadth at the expense of depth in that area is a common mistake.

Bookmarking this. I'm still in the early stages of CIC prep and threads like this are way more useful than generic study guides. The specifics about practice test are particularly helpful — that's the section I've been avoiding.

For the people asking about study timelines: I studied 48 minutes per day for 11 weeks working full time. It's absolutely doable without burning out. The key is consistency — missing days hurts more than extending your timeline.

This is exactly the thread I needed. I sit for my CIC in 2 weeks and have been second-guessing my prep. The exam prep area you mentioned is definitely my weak spot. Thanks for the honest breakdown.

For the people asking about study timelines: I studied 70 minutes per day for 10 weeks working full time. It's absolutely doable without burning out. The key is consistency — missing days hurts more than extending your timeline.