Cal State East Bay Continuing Education test preparation courses can provide you with a competitive advantage when taking your admissions or certification exams.

Test Preparation Courses

Give yourself every advantage when taking the GMAT, GRE, CBEST, CPSM or other examination for college admissions or professional certification with California State University, East Bay Continuing Education's comprehensive and affordable test preparation courses.

RICA Exam Preparation Course

Cal State East Bay’s RICA Preparation Course is designed to help you pass the RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) written examination.  This is a 5 hour “cram” course designed for people who have taken, or are taking, their reading methods classes.  The course is taught by Dr. James Zarrillo, author of the popular test preparation guide, Ready for the Revised RICA (3rd ed.).

• NCR 9582: RICA Exam Preparation

Math for Standardized Tests

This NEW 4-day course will de-mystify math and offer unique strategies, secrets, and shortcuts to solving a variety of math problems which will prepare you for standardized math tests such as CBEST, CLEP, CODESP, ELM, GMAT, GRE, NET, or TEAS.

• EXSP 8873: Get the Right Answer: A Mathematics Refresher

CBEST Test Preparation

Prepare for the California Basic Educational Skills Test, which is required for anyone seeking an educational credential in California.

• NCR 9583: CBEST Math Workshop
• NCR 9584: CBEST Reading Workshop
• NCR 9585: CBEST Writing Workshop

Master's Program Admissions (GMAT/GRE)

Obtain practical experience and valuable insight into the three main sections of either the GMAT or the GRE during these four-day preparation courses.

• NCR 9666: Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Preparation
• NCR 9667: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Preparation

A list of upcoming courses is available here.

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Increase your job marketability by becoming a Certified Professional in Supply Management—our review courses can help!

• EXSP 8895: CPSM Examination Review Module 1: Foundation of Supply Management
• EXSP 8896: CPSM Examination Review Module 2: Effective Supply Management Performance
• EXSP 8897: CPSM Examination Review Module 3: Leadership in Supply Management
• EXSP 8898: CPSM Bridge Exam Review

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Brush up on your project management knowledge or prepare for the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) 2001/2002 edition Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.

• EXSP 8677: Preparing for the PMP Exam

California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADAC) Licensure

Gain valuable tips and insight into the oral and written examinations leading to the CAADAC certification during this comprehensive preparation course.

• EXSP 8358: Preparing for CAADAC Licensure: Written and Oral Exam Prep