What is CertLynx?

Yes. Creating an account, joining the community, posting in forums, and joining or starting study groups are all free. You only pay if you book a 1-on-1 session with a tutor.

Hundreds — including PMP, AWS, CISSP, CPA, CFA, CompTIA, NCLEX, and many more. Browse certifications or search for your exam. If you don't see yours yet, you can still start a study group for it so others preparing for the same exam can find you.

Study groups bring together people preparing for the same exam. Search by certification, join a group, share resources, compare strategies, and stay accountable through exam day. Groups set their own meeting cadence. Anyone can browse public groups; log in to join, see private groups, and participate.

Yes — and it's free. Create a group for your certification, invite others, and be the person people rally around. You don't have to wait for someone else to start one.

Browse the tutor marketplace and filter by the certification you're studying. Each profile shows the tutor's expertise, hourly rate, and availability so you can book a 1-on-1 session with someone who's already passed.

Every tutor applies, has their credentials reviewed, and passes a background check before they can accept bookings. You only see tutors who have been approved.

Tutors set their own hourly rates, which are shown on their profile before you book. There are no surprise fees — you pay the listed session rate.

Yes. If you've already passed a certification and want to help others, apply to become a tutor. It takes about 10 minutes, and we review applications in 3–5 business days.

Tutors keep 85% of every session. Earnings are paid weekly to a connected bank account, with gross, platform fee, and net shown on every session.

Yes. Certification training providers, course creators, publishers, career platforms, and professional brands can create a free advertiser account and run campaigns. You only pay when a campaign goes live. Advertise with us.

Tutors are identity-verified and background-checked. We moderate the community, provide reporting tools, and do not sell your personal data. You control what you share. See our Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy for details.