In this section, we will discuss the tried and true study method that I have used to successfully complete my OA. This method will ensure that you are well-prepared for the challenge ahead and will also take you to your goal in the shortest amount of time. This is a newly introduced course to the WGU catalog so you will only have a limited amount of study resources and advice to guide you. But don’t worry, I will reveal all the secrets you need to know to pass D364. So be sure to closely follow the steps that I will reveal in this article, and I will guarantee your success in passing the OA. Without further ado, let us begin…
Step 1 – Watch the Welcome video and contact your Course Instructor
Before diving deep into the course content of module D364, let us first take a step back and prepare ourselves for the journey ahead. If you are new to this module and heading into it blindly, you will not be able to achieve the maximum outcome from your studies. So as our first step in this study guide, let us understand the scope and overview of the course structure and the content. Follow the instructions given below to find the Welcome Video of module D364 and go through it to understand what the module has to offer.
- Log onto the Student Portal of WGU > Go to the module Financial Management I WGU D364 > Go to “Course Search” > Locate the link “Welcome to D364 – Financial Management I” > Click on the link “D364 Financial Management I Welcome Video”
Once you go through the Welcome Video and prepare yourself for the study journey, let us now gather the tools and resources to assist us study the course content. As mentioned above, this is a new course introduced to the WGU catalog, so you will not be able to find many resources or advice on the module course search or the course chatter. The study resources are still in development by the course instructors so they are the only ones who can distribute them. Write up an email or contact your course instructor as you prefer to request the available study material to help you in your studies. And utilize them to help you achieve the best in your study journey.
Step 2 – Read the Textbook
The only resource provided by WGU to study the module is the Textbook of D364. So we will be utilizing this study resource primarily to equip ourselves with the knowledge to pass the OA of this module. The Textbook is well written to share the knowledge of Financial Management I but it can be a very lengthy read. But do not get discouraged as reading the Textbook from the beginning to the end is mandatory to grasp the full knowledge of the module. The course content will comprise both theories and mathematical functions and equations you will need to calculate. So be prepared to showcase your math skills in this module as well. When you come into the second and third sections, you will also come across many supplemental videos that will help you better understand the core concepts as well. Each section will end with section-end quizzes to help you evaluate your knowledge of each concept you have learned. So utilize them to find the gaps in your knowledge and eliminate them before moving on to the next. Overall, the Textbook is well constructed to provide you with all the tools you need to understand and grasp the knowledge of Financial Management I. To find the Textbook, follow the below-given instructions.
- Log onto the Student Portal of WGU > Go to the module Financial Management I WGU D364 > Click on “Go to course materials”
While you go through the Textbook, make sure to take down short notes and make your own flashcards to help you commit the knowledge to your memory.
Step 3 – Prepare for the assessments
Once you read through the Textbook, let us go through some practice questions to hone your knowledge of the core concepts and the equations of D364. You will be able to locate a recorded video of a Q&A session by navigating to the location.
- Log onto t belowhe Student Portal of WGU > Go to the module Financial Management I WGU D364 > Go to “Course Search” > Locate the link “Welcome to D364 – Financial Management I” > Click on the link “D364: Live Session Recording /**Prepare for the OA practice Q&A”
Watch this video and attempt each question yourself before going through the answers.
Step 4 – Utilize the Pre-A
The Pre-A will be our main tool to evaluate our overall knowledge of module D364. The Pre-A is basically a mock assessment that is made to mimic the real OA to help us understand our exam readiness as well as our understanding of each topic of the module. So once you are fully prepared and competent with your knowledge, attempt the Pre-A and go through it as you would go through a real exam.
Once you complete the Pre-A, you will be presented with a coaching guide that will be auto-generated based on your performance, This coaching guide will showcase you’re the scores you achieved in the Pre-A by dividing the score by each competency. By reading the coaching guide, you will be able to get a clear picture of your strengths and weaknesses. This will give you an opportunity to go back and revise the material you are not competent with and strengthen your knowledge.
By using the short notes you have taken and the Textbook of the module, revise your knowledge and attempt the Pre-A once again to achieve a better score than your previous attempt. Follow this method until you are able to receive a score of more than 85% on the Pre-A before moving on to the final step.
Step 5 – Face the OA
You are now equipped with all the knowledge you require to pass the OA with flying colors. So let us do our final preparations and face the final challenge of D364 to ace this module.
To prepare yourself for the challenge, I recommend that you go through your short notes once again to refresh your knowledge of the core concepts. Also, make sure to read the “Strategies to pass the OA” section of this article to better understand what you are about to face and how to prepare for it.
Once you are ready, follow the below steps to make sure you are prepared for the OA.
- Test your internet connection and make sure it is stable.
- Test your webcam and microphone to verify they are in working condition
- Make sure you are in a disturbance-free environment
- Read through the guidelines and rules of the assessment
- Be confident in your skills and make sure you are fully prepared for the OA
And finally, without hesitation, schedule the OA and give it your best to ace it on your first attempt.
