A practical blueprint for your EPSO exam prep
Preparing for the EPSO Building Specialists competition is a bit like managing a complex construction project: if you get the sequence and structure right, everything else becomes easier.
This article walks you through the main “building blocks” of your preparation – from free resources and strategy basics to complete prep packages, live workshops, webinars and personal coaching. You’ll see how each element fits together to cover the key tests: Reasoning Skills, Field-Related MCQ, and the Written Test.
All you have to do is decide what you already have in place, identify the gaps, and then choose the right combination of blocks to build a solid, efficient preparation plan.
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Lay the groundwork for your preparation
Before you break ground preparing for the EPSO Building Specialists competition, make sure your overall exam strategy is solid. Start with the article When preparation meets opportunity, which sets out the key principles of effective exam preparation and helps you understand what “being prepared” really means in practice.
Then, build on this by watching the Exam Preparation Mastery webinar recording with András Baneth, the author of the article. He walks you through practical methods for time management, study planning, and developing the mindset you need to perform at your best on test day.
Finally, make use of the free “scaffolding” around your core preparation. These free resources act as solid preparatory support structures – helping you stabilise your methodology knowledge before starting the simulation tests.
- Tips for Reasoning Skills
- Field-Related MCQ study resources
- How to ace the Written Test
- Free beginners webinars that walk you through the basics of reasoning skills.
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Building blocks for a solid structure
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Your main structure: all-in-one prep packages
The easiest option is to start with one of our discounted Building Specialists prep packages, one for each profile. Each package gives you every core element you need for this competition.
- Reasoning skills practice (verbal, numerical, abstract)
- Field-Related MCQ practice questions tailored to your profile
- Written Test simulations that match the EPSO format
- Expert evaluations for Pro and Full packages, so you know exactly what to improve
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Your support beams: live workshops
If the prep package is your main structure, these workshops are the beams that keep everything aligned and stable. Use these online, interactive workshops to:
- Master the EPSO Reasoning Skills: Stress-test your approach to verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning under guidance
- Clear Writing: Improve your written communication skills for the Written Test
Identify bad habits and fix them before they become part of your routine.
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Your specialised reinforcement: on-demand webinars
Next, you can add “reinforcement” where you need it most:
- Pro Tips for Reasoning Skills – focused sessions on how to think, calculate and spot patterns faster and more accurately.
- Written Test Methodology – a step-by-step guide on how to analyse the brief, structure your answer and write in a clear, EU-style manner.
These webinar recordings are ideal if you already have some practice but want expert methods to strengthen specific parts of your structure. Easy to watch anywhere, anytime.
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Your onsite engineer: personal coaching
The building block to use when you feel stuck:
- Your reasoning skills scores are not improving despite practice
- You find certain question types confusing
- You want targeted feedback on your Written Test performance
Our expert coaches will give you tailored guidance on how to improve your weak areas and build on your strengths.
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Your onsite helpdesk: customer support
EU Training's customer support team is your final structural element. Contact us any time – we aim to get back to you within 24 hours and help you build the best possible study plan for your EPSO prep.
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Before you start preparing, update your EU Training profile with your competition details. This ensures you are the first to hear about important updates, discounts and new products – including the Written Test Simulation & Evaluation service, which only becomes available once EPSO publishes the written test document. How to update your profile:
- Log in to your EU Training account, and click on your avatar.
- Click 'My account' in the upper right-hand corner.
- Choose your EPSO profile from the drop-down list:
