# REPORTING CERTIFICATION PRACTICUM - Real experience vs theory

**URL:** <https://community.hubspot.com/t/reporting-certification-practicum-real-experience-vs-theory/90442>\
**Category:** HubSpot Academy Support\
**Tags:** growth-driven-design\
**Created:** [September 25, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/reporting-certification-practicum-real-experience-vs-theory/90442 "2023-09-25T23:34:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![ATweedie](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/atweedie/32/22074_2.png) [@ATweedie](https://community.hubspot.com/u/ATweedie)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/reporting-certification-practicum-real-experience-vs-theory/90442/1 "2023-09-25T23:34:16Z")

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Hello!

I just started working on the HUBSPOT REPORTING CERTIFICATION PRACTICUM and while I’m trying to use examples from my work, but we are in the early stages or reporting and therefore, I don’t have great examples to share. Feeling kind of stuck.

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**Author:** ![NicoleJ](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/nicolej/32/76591_2.png) [@NicoleJ](https://community.hubspot.com/u/NicoleJ)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/reporting-certification-practicum-real-experience-vs-theory/90442/2 "2023-09-26T17:19:29Z")

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Thanks for posting here, @ATweedie!  
I took a look at the practicum questions, and if you’re feeling stuck, I recommend making up a scenario that is either in your industry/use-case or one imagined. For example, _any_ custom properties in your account, not even ones you have ever reported on, would be good examples to use in this case, especially if you _want_ to report on them.  
Another recommendation is to take a look at current reports you use- even if they are pre-built, HubSpot reports. Imagine using a custom property in these reports.

It’s OK if you don’t have a lot of real-life practice, feel free to use your imagination. Ultimately, we are looking for a general understanding of the concepts, and practices, so if you need to give answers “in theory”, feel free!  
I hope this helps- if you have any specific questions, feel free to respond here 🙂

Take care,

Nicole

Community Helper & Senior Support Specialist

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**Author:** ![ATweedie](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/atweedie/32/22074_2.png) [@ATweedie](https://community.hubspot.com/u/ATweedie)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/reporting-certification-practicum-real-experience-vs-theory/90442/3 "2023-09-26T17:54:43Z")

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Thanks Nicole! This is very helpful. I felt a little lost but this is a great reminder it’s about showing knowledge.