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Students have the ability to enroll in free Kaplan courses due to the State of Illinois Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program powered by Kaplan’s All Access License, a partnership with your college or university. You can gain access to your course by registering in the portal. All students should review this document to be best prepared to register for the course or courses they intend to take at the right time to take them. We recommend no more than one course at a time and to follow the recommended student status when enrolling as outlined below. 

Enrollment Timing Rule

Students gain access to their selected Kaplan prep course for a varying number of months based on the specific course (listed in the portal from the date of enrollment). Therefore, it is crucial to enroll only when you are genuinely ready to begin.

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These resources are designed to prepare students for critical licensure and credentialing exams in nursing and allied health fields. 

Course / ExamDurationRecommended Student Status and PrerequisitesCourse Description and Features
NCLEX-RN Prep Live Online184 daysGraduating Student having taken all courses for RN or BSN.Master the NCLEX-RN exam with interactive live online prep. 
NCLEX-PN Prep - Live Online92 daysGraduating Student: Preparing for the Practical Nursing licensure exam. Targeted live online preparation for the NCLEX-PN.
EMT Exam Prep Ebook366 daysEMT Students: Preparing for the cognitive NREMT exam.Comprehensive review ebook for the EMT exam. 
NREMT Paramedic Qbank and EBook366 daysParamedic Students: Preparing for paramedic-level national certification. High-yield paramedic question bank and preparation ebook. 
Medical Assistant Exam Prep Ebook366 daysMedical Assisting Students: Note that medical assistant certification is not required in Illinois, but is highly recommended.Comprehensive medical assistant examination prep ebook. 
Pharmacy Technician Qbank (PTCE)184 daysPharmacy Tech Students: Prepping for the Pharmacy Technician Certifying Exam.Rigorous question bank with realistic practice for the PTCE exam. 
Adult-Gerontology NP Qbank180 daysAdvanced Nursing Students: Prepping for Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner board exams. 500-question Qbank and simulation case bundles.
CCRN Qbank184 daysCritical Care Nurses/Students: Prepping for the Critical Care Registered Nurse exam.Focused question bank targeting clinical knowledge gaps.

Highly focused preparation packages for commercial transportation, mechanical trades, aviation, and culinary safety.

Course / ExamDurationRecommended Student Status & PrerequisitesCourse Description & Features
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)180 daysCDL Candidates: Students preparing for the Modernized CDL Skills Test.Complete 200-question prep package covering Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control Skills, and Road Test.
CDL Endorsement - Air brakes180 daysCDL Students: Seeking specialized air brake certification.100-question Qbank replicating actual air brake system exam requirements.
CDL Endorsement - Passenger/School Bus180 daysCDL Students: Seeking passenger transport or school bus endorsements.100-question Qbank focusing on passenger safety, inspections, and emergency handling.
CDL Endorsement - Tank Vehicles180 daysCDL Students: Seeking specialized liquid transport credentials.100-question Qbank delivering coverage of tanker safety protocols and regulations.
CDL Hazardous Materials Prep Course180 daysCDL Students: Seeking HazMat endorsement for commercial driving.Includes 5 instructional modules, 600+ Qbank questions, 200 flashcards, and 3 full-length practice tests.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Prep180 daysAllied Health / Coding Students: Prepping for the CPC® medical coding certification.1,606 total questions: 1,306 Qbank questions, 3 timed practice tests, and 340 flashcards.
EPA Section 608 Universal Test Qbank180 daysHVAC/R Technicians: Preparing for the federal EPA refrigerant recovery exam.200-question Qbank simulating realistic test-style questions.
Fiber Optics Installer Qbank180 daysTelecom/Electronics Students: Preparing for entry-level installer certification.150-question Qbank reinforcing core technical skills and installation procedures.
Fiber Optics Technician Qbank180 daysFiber Techs / Installer Students: Aligned to CFOT exam domains.150-question Qbank focusing on splicing, troubleshooting, and cable preparation.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Prep180 daysCulinary & Hospitality Students: Pursuing Food Protection Manager certification.1,045 total questions: 775 Qbank questions, 3 practice tests, and 280 flashcards.

Syllabi and packages built to fulfill licensing requirements and prepare students for financial designations.

Course / ExamDurationRecommended Student Status & PrerequisitesCourse Description & Features
IL Real Estate Broker Licensing6 monthsReal Estate/Business Students: Seeking state broker licensing in Illinois.75-Credit Hour broker licensing package (incorporating Career Launcher online modules).
Insurance Licensing: Life & Health60 daysInsurance Sales Candidates: Preparing for the IL State Insurance Licensing exam.Complete Career Launcher package including Life & Health exam prep and Career Accelerator.
Insurance Licensing: Prop & Casualty60 daysInsurance Sales Candidates: Preparing for the Property & Casualty licensing exam.Career Launcher package covering P&C exam prep and career launch materials.
Securities: SIE Premium Package5 monthsSophomore or above: Recommended for business/economics majors with an interest in securities.Introduces careers in securities and prepares students for the SIE exam.
Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional® (FPQP)120 daysJunior or Senior: Recommended for economics or business majors interested in planning.Prepares new professionals for frontline work in financial services; includes the final exam.
Wealth Management Specialist® (WMS)120 daysJunior or Senior: Recommended for finance/business majors with wealth management interests.Advanced overview of financial planning; includes final designation exam.
Project Management (CAPM) Course6 monthsJunior or Senior: Ideal for liberal arts, STEM, or business majors targeting project lead roles.Exam prep for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through PMI.
Introduction to Financial Modeling180 daysJunior or Senior: Recommended for business or accounting majors.Learn fundamental model design, financial logic, construction, and Excel mechanics.
Certified Supply Chain Professional180 daysBusiness / Operations Students: Preparing for the premier ASCM CSCP® exam.750-question Qbank, 2 practice tests, 300 flashcards, and reading materials.

Designed to bolster student success on college entrance exams, foundational logic, and core professional competencies.

Course / ExamDurationRecommended Student Status & PrerequisitesCourse Description & Features
ASVAB Prep - Complete Prep On Demand365 daysAll Students: Preparing for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.Complete on-demand test prep covering all ASVAB cognitive and technical subtests.
Critical Thinking Foundations365 daysAll Years / Majors: Builds problem-solving skills beneficial across all disciplines.Foundational skills in critical thinking, logic, and reasoning for academic and career goals.
Confident New Hire6 monthsSeniors / Graduating Students: Transitioning directly from college into first-time employment.Eases professional transition, covering teamwork, time management, and supervisor relations.
Foundations of Data Literacy6 monthsAll Majors / Years: Highly recommended to build core data fluency.Develops foundational skills in reading, interpreting, and communicating data.
Python and Math Fundamentals6 monthsFirst-Year / STEM Interest: Ideal for beginners looking to learn basic programming.Beginner-level introduction to coding logic, basic mathematics, and Python programming.
Exploratory Data Analysis6 monthsSTEM / Technical Majors: Deeper technical dive into SQL, databases, and advanced analytics.Hands-on data cleaning, structured parsing, and exploratory statistical analysis.
AI Fundamentals for the Workplace180 daysAll Students: Seeking future-proof fluency in workplace artificial intelligence.Kaplan AI Fundamentals Professional Fluency (AIPF) Certification; tutor-led course.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)180 daysPsychology & Education Students: Pursuing BACB® behavior technician certification.Complete prep with an 800-question Qbank, 3 practice tests, 300 flashcards, and reading modules.
SHRM-CP Qbank180 daysBusiness / HR Majors: Preparing for the human resources SHRM-CP exam.200 SHRM-CP-style questions covering critical HR domains and competencies.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) QBank180 daysSocial Work Students: Preparing for the ASWB BSW licensing exam.450 high-yield practice questions backed by complete clinical rationales.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Prep180 daysClinical Social Work Students: Preparing for advanced LCSW clinical licensure.750-question Qbank, 2 full-length practice tests, 300 flashcards, and comprehensive readings.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Kaplan cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Kaplan program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

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