Thank you all for your wise input regarding r attempting to both learn the prwms and taking the MCP cert. I have decided to postpone the exam but i need some input from you guys regarding the following issues; 1. what is considered a modest time frame to master prwms and 2. what is the best approah to mastering this system and preparing for my MCP exam. I can do the following photoread, preview,postview,mindmap. I can't do the following superread, dip,skitter without falling back into old traps. what do you recommend if I postpone the exam for 3 - 4 months. thank as always bri