ME TFS passed 1st attempt. I took an in-person course (36 hours) and spent probably 100-125 hours running problems, tabbing, and testing.
Classes are fun, but they aren't nearly as effective as running problems. I felt like I could have used another 50 hours doing problems, but I was confident on about 60/80 problems, struggled through another 10, and probably guessed on the final 10. Those 50 hours probably would have pushed me into 70/80 confident answers (I didn't review statics and could have used more HVAC review).
I think the suggested 300 hours is excessive for TFS, but the confidence on test day may be worth it! I was rather nervous walking out of the test.
Classes are fun, but they aren't nearly as effective as running problems. I felt like I could have used another 50 hours doing problems, but I was confident on about 60/80 problems, struggled through another 10, and probably guessed on the final 10. Those 50 hours probably would have pushed me into 70/80 confident answers (I didn't review statics and could have used more HVAC review).
I think the suggested 300 hours is excessive for TFS, but the confidence on test day may be worth it! I was rather nervous walking out of the test.