{"id":1249,"date":"2026-05-03T18:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T17:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/?p=1249"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:26:32","slug":"how-long-would-i-need-to-prepare-for-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/?p=1249","title":{"rendered":"How long would I need to prepare for Part 1?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a difficult question, as every person is different in terms of the background knowledge they have and the time they can spend. However, if I have to hazard an estimate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are a UK candidate, then you will need at least 3 months of good, dedicated preparation. Six months is safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are an overseas candidate, a minimum of 6 months is required, but I strongly recommend 1 year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You might ask how many hours I need to study a day. There is no right answer. I can only tell you what other people have done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A more appropriate method is to make your study plan. Check a model study plan from this document (yellow box &#8211; part 1 candidates). Make your study plan and start preparing. Your study plan should tell you where you stand.  You can discuss with me if you need advice <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1XzlEPyzUM3ljxjzMrxpXLH-Pu_xTlWGC8AtrlRzp5Zw\/edit?gid=1285796030#gid=1285796030\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1XzlEPyzUM3ljxjzMrxpXLH-Pu_xTlWGC8AtrlRzp5Zw\/edit?gid=1285796030#gid=1285796030<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1024x465.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/microregistrar.com\/?page_id=1239\">Back to &#8211; 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