Course Content
The 2023 EQE Training Paper A & B Courses take place via a series of online video sessions.
Recordings of the sessions and all materials are available after each session.
The course content below incorporates the content for both Papers A and B.
If you are joining us for only one of those papers, then please just refer to the sections relevant to that paper.
The course is divided into two parts either side of the festive break:
- Part 1 (“Extraction, Subtraction, Execution”) teaches you the Exam Techniques.
- Part 2 (“Application & Perfection”) allows you to apply the Exam Techniques to past papers.
In addition, you can get individual feedback on your past paper attempts.
*Items marked with an asterisk are available for candidates who have chosen the past paper individual feedback option (Training Package 3) at booking.
Part 1: Nov – Dec
“Extraction, Subtraction, Execution”
You’ll learn our proprietary exam techniques and strategies, understand how to avoid the Grade Cliff®, and receive our sought-after answer templates – with everything tailored for the eEQE format. We’ll also work through two past papers for each exam during Part 1. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know everything you need to pass the exams. But if you choose to join us for Part 2 (Training Packages 2 or 3), then that won’t be the end of your training.
Part 1 runs with 7 tutorials as follows:
- Exam Theory, Scene Setting Tutorial
- Introductions
- What you need to pass Paper A
- What you need to pass Paper B
- How the Papers are the same, how they differ
- Techniques that work for both papers
PAPER A
- Paper A Exam Technique Tutorial
- The tests and law you need to know for Paper A
- Reading and extracting information from the paper
- Understanding the client’s work
- Subtracting the prior art
- Deciding on the invention to claim
- Checking your answers
- Maximise your chances of getting all the marks available
- Introduction to and provision of the tools to you will need (Feature Tables, Integer Trees, Visualisation, and more)
- Paper A Answer Template
- Paper A Past Paper Tutorial 1 of 2
- Application of Exam Technique to Paper A 2017 (Dishwasher Tablets)
- Guided review of Paper A 2017
- Step-by-step application of Exam Technique and the use of the tools
- Learn how to use the Examiners’ Comments and Candidate Answers
- Answers reviewed and individual feedback provided*
- Paper A Past Paper Tutorial 2 of 2
- Application of Exam Technique to Paper A E/M 2013 (Respiratory Device)
- Candidates carry out a more independent review of Paper A 2013
- Further application of technique / tools
- Answers reviewed and individual feedback provided*
PAPER B
- Paper B Exam Technique Tutorial
- Build on Paper A Exam Technique as it applies to Paper B
- What’s different for Paper B
- Deep dive into Amendments, Basis, Novelty, and Inventive Step
- The tests and law you need to know for Paper B
- Provision of further tools (Modified Feature Tables, Integer Trees, Visualisation, and more)
- How to get maximum marks for
- Amendments
- Basis
- Novelty
- Inventive Step
- 10-step Inventive Step approach
- Comprehensive Paper B Template, including case law and tests
- Paper B Past Paper Tutorial 1 of 2
- Application of Exam Technique to Paper B 2017 (Vital Sign Monitoring System)
- Guided review of Paper B 2017 with step-by-step application of technique and the use of tools
- Deep dive into
- Claim Amendments
- Basis for Amendments
- Novelty Explanations
- Inventive Step Arguments
- How to use the Examiners’ Comments and Candidate Answers for Paper B
- Answers reviewed and individual feedback provided*
- Paper B Past Paper Tutorial 2 of 2
- Application of Exam Technique to Paper B E/M 2013 (Beverage Closure)
- Candidates carry out a more independent review of Paper B 2013
- Further application of technique / tools
- Answers reviewed and individual feedback provided, with emphasis on Amendments, Basis, Novelty and Inventive Step*
Festive Break
A couple of weeks to have a break from training sessions and consolidate your learnings from Part 1.
Part 2: Jan - Feb
“Application & Perfection”
If you choose Training Package 2 or 3, you’ll then move on to Part 2 of the Programme in which you’ll apply, develop, practice and hone everything you’ve learnt in Part 1 to ensure that you’re peaking just in time for the EQE.
At the end of Part 2, we’ll have worked through 4 Paper A and 4 Paper B past papers together, and you’ll have participated in interactive debriefs for each paper – including a Mock Exam experience.
*Candidates who’ve chosen Training Package 3 at booking will also get individual feedback on a fifth Paper A past paper (A 2019 (Cell Culture)) and a fifth Paper B past paper (B 2019 (Solar Cooking)).
There are 3 main sessions in Part 2.
The first 2 sessions will cover the following past papers:
- Paper A – 2018 (Glass panes)
- Paper B – 2018 (Fuses)
You’ll work through these papers independently, using everything you learnt in Part 1. A review session on each paper will allow us to talk through key issues and learnings from the paper. Individual feedback will be provided on your answers*.
By now, you should be ready to pass! That’s why Part 2 culminates with the Mock Exam. You will “sit” the 2022 A Paper on Day 1 and then the 2022 B Paper on Day 2. We will have answer review sessions for each paper. We’ll review your answers and make any fine adjustments you need for your technique and approaches*.
- Mock Exam
- Paper A – 2022 (Paper)
- Paper B – 2022 (Snowshoes)
Candidates who have chosen Training Package 3 at booking will also be able to attempt Paper A 2019 (Cell Culture) and Paper B 2019 (Solar Cooking) and get individual feedback on their answers*.
BONUS SESSIONS: Until the Exams (and Beyond!)
“Application & Perfection”
We’re with you all the way to the Exams, and beyond, no matter which Training Package you choose when you book.
We’ll therefore be running at least one catch-up session between the end of Part 2 and the start of the Exams themselves.
And we’ll even arrange an optional wrap-up session for a decompression after the EQE has finished so we can hear how you did, discuss any challenges you faced, and celebrate that you’ve just finished one of the toughest set of professional exams in the world!
These bonus sessions are included for everyone on the EQE Training Programme, regardless of Training Package.