Free Professional Certification Resources: GAQM Courses, Study Materials & Prep Guides 2026

Mentor Tech currently offers free e-learning courses for six GAQM certification tracks. These are not sample materials or teasers — they are the complete course curriculum that Mentor Tech uses in its paid instructor-led programs, made available for free self-paced access.

Each free course includes module videos, written content, topic summaries, and practice scenario questions. Registration requires only a name and email address — no credit card and no subscription fee.

The free courses are self-paced, which means you can structure your preparation around your work schedule. Most professionals find that 1–2 hours of study per day over 4–6 weeks is sufficient preparation for most GAQM exams. The LSSBB is the exception — the statistical content requires 8–12 weeks of preparation.

The most effective approach is to complete the full course before reviewing any practice questions, then use practice questions to identify weak modules and revisit those. The GAQM exam tests scenario-based application, not pure memorization, so understanding the 'why' behind each concept is more valuable than memorizing definitions.

The free course content is the same curriculum content used in Mentor Tech's paid instructor-led certification programs. When you access the free course, you are accessing the same learning material as enrolled students — the difference is that the instructor-led program adds live sessions, Q&A, and direct support from certified trainers.

For self-motivated professionals who prefer to study independently, the free resources provide everything needed to pass the GAQM exam. The paid exam registration is the only purchase required to earn the official GAQM certification.

Beyond Mentor Tech's free courses, several other free resources complement your GAQM certification preparation. These resources provide additional perspectives, different explanations of key concepts, and supplementary practice opportunities.

When using external resources, confirm they are aligned with the GAQM exam syllabus rather than a different certification body's syllabus (e.g., PMI, SHRM, or ASQ have different question styles and domain weightings than GAQM).

The path from free course enrollment to holding an internationally recognized GAQM certification is straightforward and takes less time and money than most professionals expect. Here is the complete sequence from first access to credential in hand.

GAQM certification is a lifetime credential — once you pass the exam, the certification does not expire and does not require annual renewal fees. This is a significant advantage over certifications that require annual membership payments to maintain.