Anyone found good free CEA study resources besides the obvious ones?

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HelpNeeded42OP

March 10, 2026

I've already gone through the standard "CEA" results on Google and most of it is just selling prep courses. Looking for actual free resources.

What I've tried:
- Practice tests here (solid, especially for CEA - Certified Audio Engineer)
- A few YouTube channels but the quality is all over the place
- Reddit threads from 2+ years ago (some outdated)

What I haven't tried yet:
- The official CEA study guide — is it actually worth reading cover to cover?
- Library resources — anyone actually found useful materials there?
- Specific YouTube channels that cover CEA exam well

I don't mind paying for something that's genuinely better than free, but I want to max out free options first. Budget is tight.

What resources did you use that you'd actually recommend?

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StudyCoach

March 10, 2026

Same boat a few months ago. Here's what I'd tell myself:

The CEA exam is more application-focused than the study guides suggest. They test whether you understand CEA, not just whether you can define it.

My tip: when you see a scenario question, mentally walk through it step by step before looking at the answers. The wrong answers are designed to catch people who jump to conclusions.

Good luck — the fact that you're doing this level of prep means you're going to be fine.

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