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Finishing a short course while holding down a full-time job is hard, but it is very doable. Begin by choosing fixed study times, even if it is only thirty minutes after supper. Tell your family so they can protect that time.
Break each lesson into small pieces and tick them off as you go.
Small steps done every week beat big plans that never start. Pick a slot and keep it. Fatima Isaacs, CV and LinkedIn SpecialistIf you fall behind, do not quit. Pick up at the next lesson and carry on. Our coaches in Somerset West are happy to help you reset your schedule when work gets busy.
Protect your study time
Treat your course like a meeting you cannot cancel. Block out two or three evenings or a Saturday morning and switch off notifications. Keep your notes, login details and assignments in one place so you never waste time searching.
Stay motivated until the end
Remember why you started. Maybe it is a promotion, a new role or a better CV. Share your progress with a colleague or friend who will check in on you. Celebrate each finished module, and ask your coach for help early if something is unclear.
Nomvula Dlamini
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Zainab Adams
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Riaan Petersen
Very helpful article. The practical advice on planning your next step after school is exactly what our family needed. Thank you for explaining it so simply.
Lerato Khumalo
Clear and honest advice about study and career choices. I shared it with a few colleagues who are thinking about changing careers.