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OCI 1Z0-1085-25 Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)

30/60/90-day study plan for OCI 2025 Foundations Associate (1Z0-1085-25): recommended hours, weekly schedules, and how to integrate practice.

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OCI 1Z0-1085-25 Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)

This page answers: “How do I structure my prep for 1Z0‑1085‑25?”

Use the Syllabus as your checklist and the Cheatsheet for last‑mile review.

How long should you study?

Most candidates pass with 25–45 focused hours (depending on prior cloud experience).

Your timeRecommended timeline
10–12 hrs/week30 days (intensive)
5–7 hrs/week60 days (balanced)
2–4 hrs/week90 days (part‑time)

30‑Day Intensive Plan (4 weeks)

WeekFocusOutput
1OCI fundamentals: regions/ADs, compartments, core services mapSyllabus topics 1–2 + 2 drills
2IAM basics + networking basics (VCN, subnets, gateways, security)Syllabus topics 3–4 + 3 drills
3Compute/storage/database/service selection + observabilitySyllabus topics 5–6 + mixed sets
4Full review + weak areas + exam readiness4–6 mixed sets + cheatsheet loops

60‑Day Balanced Plan (8 weeks)

WeekFocus
1–2OCI fundamentals + core service mapping
3–4IAM basics + governance (tagging, budgets, audit)
5–6Networking basics + compute/storage selection
7Observability + troubleshooting basics
8Mixed sets + cheatsheet-based revision

90‑Day Part‑Time Plan (12 weeks)

WeeksFocus
1–3Fundamentals + service map
4–6IAM + governance
7–9Networking + compute/storage
10Databases + integration basics
11–12Review + mixed sets

How to integrate the Mastery Cloud app

  • Start with topic drills aligned to the Syllabus (15–25 questions).
  • Switch to mixed sets once you’ve covered all topics at least once.
  • In the final week, do two timed mixed runs, then re‑drill only your weakest objectives.

Open practice: /app/cloud/#/topic-selection/oracle_1z0-1085-25

Overview
Syllabus