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Coursera: 10 Tips to Prepare for Your Upcoming Course
Top-performing Coursera students share their advice on course success. Get the most out of your course experience! 1. Motivation - Write down your reasons for joining the course and ultimate goals Jot down notes like: “I want to move ahead in my career” or “I want to improve my skills as a chef.” Post your answers on a refrigerator, bathroom mirror, computer screen so you can see them daily to spark persistence. 2. Time Management - Set aside a weekly day and time for coursework Open your calendar and choose a predictable, reliable time to dedicate to watching lectures and completing assignments. Set up a block of time, look ahead and if there are sessions you may miss, adjust accordingly. 3. Commitment - Watch the first lecture and complete the first assignment Our studies show that students who pass these first milestones are much more likely to complete the course. 4. Communications - Keep an eye out for emails from the Course StaffBefore and during t…