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Tips for Finishing a Self-Paced Course on Time
Thandiwe Mokoena
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Self-paced courses give you freedom, but freedom needs a plan. Set a finish date on day one and work backwards. If a course has twelve lessons and you have six weeks, that is two lessons a week.
Tell someone about your goal. A friend, a colleague or our student support team can check in with you. Zanele Khumalo and Nomvula Dlamini often do exactly that for learners who fall behind.
Finishing a course is mostly about showing up on the days you do not feel like it. Nomvula Dlamini, Student Support ManagerIf you miss a week, do not quit. Pick up at the last lesson you finished, not at the beginning. Download videos on Wi-Fi so load shedding or a low data balance does not stop you, and reward yourself when each module is done.
How to plan your weekly study time
Look at your week and find three fixed slots, even if each is only forty minutes. Early mornings and lunch breaks work well. Switch off notifications and keep your phone for the lesson only.
What finishing a course gives you
You get a certificate, but you also get proof that you can stick with something. Employers notice that. Add the course to your CV and your LinkedIn profile as soon as you complete it.
Rajesh Naidoo
I enjoyed this post. Very helpful, and the tips on planning study time are exactly what I needed this term. Thank you, Klikleer team!
Zanele Khumalo
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you found it useful. Your support means a lot to our team. Thanks!
Nomvula Dlamini
Useful post for teachers. The advice on running lessons online is practical and easy to follow. I will try it with my class.
Johan Botha
Really clear explanations. I like that you mention data costs and load shedding. A helpful resource for learners and teachers alike.