Earning Master certification requires 32-48 hours of total time. Preparing for a Master Certification exam requires 24-40 hours of study depending on your familiarity with the Efficiency First Framework principles and best practices covered. Dedicating 3-4 hours per week to study over a period of 8-10 weeks is recommended to enforce retention of the knowledge gained while completing the required reading and exercises outlined in the exam preparation study guide. Dedicate an additional 8 hours to prepare your case study / project and to obtain 3 reference letters.