Professional Certification Study

Sound Familiar?

No time to study
Too tired after work to focus. Want to make the most of spare moments.
Textbooks not progressing
Losing track of where you left off. No visible progress kills motivation.
Forgetting what you learned
Study on weekends, forget by Monday. Need efficient review methods.
Hard to note formulas digitally
Want to organize statistics and accounting formulas but input is difficult.

Reading Forest supports busy professionals in achieving their certification goals!

Why Professionals Choose Reading Forest

Visualize Progress

See your textbook progress in graphs. Know exactly how far you've come to stay motivated.

Study Anywhere

Works on phone, tablet, and PC. Review notes during commute or lunch breaks.

LaTeX Math Support

Perfect for certifications with math. Record formulas beautifully.

Search Your Notes

Find key points instantly. "What was that formula?" is just a search away.

Cloud Storage

Save to Google Drive. Your data stays safe across devices.

Free to Use

Core features are free with no limits. Start your journey today.

Perfect for Technical Certifications

Record Formulas Beautifully with LaTeX

Reading Forest supports LaTeX notation, making it ideal for certifications with math.

Examples of Supported Certifications:

Statistics - Standard Deviation

$\displaystyle \sigma = \sqrt{\frac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})^2}$

CFA / Finance - Present Value of Annuity

$\displaystyle PV = PMT \times \frac{1 - (1+r)^{-n}}{r}$

PE Exam - Three-Phase AC Power

$\displaystyle P = \sqrt{3} \, V_L I_L \cos\theta = 3 V_p I_p \cos\theta$

CFA - Sharpe Ratio

$\displaystyle S_p = \frac{R_p - R_f}{\sigma_p}$

Actuarial - Life Annuity Present Value

$\displaystyle \ddot{a}_x = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} v^k \cdot {}_k p_x$

See more math input examples

How to Use for Certification Study

1

Register Your Textbooks

Scan ISBN barcodes to quickly add study materials

2

Take Notes

Record key points, formulas, and solutions to practice problems

3

Review On-the-Go

Check your notes during commute or breaks for efficient study

Use Cases by Certification Category

Finance & Accounting

CPA / CMA - Journal entries, formulas, accounting principles
CFA / CFP - Financial formulas, portfolio theory, time value of money
FRM / Actuarial - Risk models, complex financial mathematics

Data & Statistics

Statistics Certifications - Probability distributions, hypothesis testing formulas
Data Science Certifications - ML algorithms, evaluation metrics
Six Sigma - Statistical process control, quality metrics

Engineering & Technical

PE (Professional Engineer) - Technical formulas, engineering principles
PMP - Project management formulas, earned value calculations
Electrical Certifications - Circuit analysis, power calculations

IT & Technology

AWS / Azure / GCP - Service comparisons, architecture patterns
CISSP / Security+ - Security concepts, protocols
CCNA / Network+ - Network calculations, protocol details

Legal & Business

Bar Exam / Legal Certifications - Case summaries, legal principles
Real Estate License - Regulations, calculation formulas
HR Certifications (SHRM, PHR) - Policies, compliance requirements

Study Time Tips for Busy Professionals

Maximize Your Spare Moments

Commute Time

Review yesterday's notes on your phone. Perfect for reinforcing recent learning.

Lunch Break (15-30 min)

Quick review of key formulas. Use search to find specific topics.

Before Bed (15 min)

Jot down what you learned today. Prep for tomorrow's commute review.

You don't need hours of study time. Small, consistent efforts add up to certification success.

How We Compare to Other Study Apps

Different Tools for Different Needs

Time tracking apps excel at tracking study time. Reading Forest specializes in recording what you learned.

Recommended approach:
Time tracking & social motivation: Time tracking apps
Textbook progress & detailed notes: Reading Forest

Use both together to track "how much you studied" AND "what you learned."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an app to manage certification study while working?

Reading Forest lets you track progress for each textbook and workbook. You can manage how far you've read, which problems you've solved, and study efficiently during your commute or breaks.

Does it support certifications with math formulas?

Yes, Reading Forest supports LaTeX math notation. You can beautifully record statistical distributions, financial formulas, engineering equations, and more.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes, it works on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Review your notes during your commute, lunch break, or any spare moments throughout your day.

Is it free to use?

Yes, the free plan includes full access to core features. You can record up to 20 books per reading note, and you can create unlimited notes files. Math input is also available for free.

Can I manage multiple certifications at once?

Yes, you can create separate reading notes for each certification. For example, keep "CPA Exam" and "Project Management" as separate notes, each with their own textbooks and progress tracking.