Hello Chris.
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We understand that you want to know if studying the free learning path is enough to pass an Exam.
Please know that the contents of each learning path have been curated to cover all the skills you need to get Certified and gain them at your own pace.
The instructor-Led courses are a more traditional classroom setting to learn on your own schedule with the guidance of trained professionals.
Neither of the above are mandatory to pass the Exams, if you decide to take the free training it should cover all the required skills to achieve the Certificate.
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