Lou sits down with Randy Bauder and Taylor Walker to discus the ACTAR exam – why they sought accreditation, how they prepared, and their advice for others taking the test.
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Timeline of Topics
Randy Bauder
00:00:00 – Introduction to the show and Randy’s background
00:04:33 – Randy’s decision to pursue accreditation
00:08:13 – The application process and requirements to sit for the exam
00:10:46 – Distinction between ACTAR and PE
00:12:30 – Preparation for the exam
00:20:30 – Reference materials used during the exam
00:25:50 – The morning session
00:31:37 – The afternoon session
00:34:35 – Finding out the results
00:36:41 – Advice for others seeking accreditation
Taylor Walker
00:39:40 – Introduction to Taylor’s background
00:45:03 – Taylor’s decision to pursue accreditation
00:52:20 – Training prior to the exam
00:55:09 – Preparation for the exam
01:02:44 – Advice for others seeking accreditation
01:04:48 – Tools used during the afternoon session
01:12:12 – The morning session
01:17:01 – The afternoon session
01:25:58 – Finding out the results
01:26:42 – Would you do anything differently a second time around?
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