So, you have signed up for an online course with the best intentions, but are finding it difficult to find the time to complete it? You are not alone!
Online study offers the convenience of being able to learn anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. That is why it is such an attractive option for many. However, life also gets in the way and it is difficult to juggle competing priorities.
Here are three tips to help you get back on track with your eLearning:
Step 1: Set a deadline and establish a study schedule
Whether you are studying in work hours or outside business hours, it’s essential that eLearning becomes a part of your schedule.
The best way to do this is to schedule time in a daily or weekly planner – just as you would any other commitment or event that you don’t want to forget.
This gives you the flexibility to schedule study time that fits with you and your other commitments. If you have an upcoming tender to prepare for, it is particularly important to set a deadline for when you are aiming to finish the course.
Regardless, having an end date when you want to finish will help you keep motivated and on schedule.
Step 2: Ensure your environment is right
If you have scheduled study time in your office and you keep getting interrupted by colleagues, you might want to consider a better place to complete your course.
Everyone is different with what works and what doesn’t when it comes to their physical learning environment.
Some learners will find background music helpful, while others will be distracted by it. Others will excel by heading to a coffee shop and getting online, while others will find the noise and constant movement difficult to concentrate.
Work out what is the best environment for you so that you can make the most of your dedicated study time.
Also, remember the Tender Training College’s online courses can be complete on any device – so you might want to consider how you can integrate your online learning into your daily commute, or lunch hour, for example.
Step 3: Know you are not alone
Online study can take a bit of getting use to, particularly if you normally learn in a traditional classroom setting with other people. Make use of the customer support along the way.
Our Customer Excellence Team is happy to provide support online and offline. Email us at support@tendertrainingcollege.com.au or telephone 1300 414 000 during business hours.
Also, ensure you download the training materials to guide you through the course and to apply your learnings to the real-life tendering environment.
However, there is one constant to remember when you embark on an online learning journey – that’s don’t forget your WHY. Why you started this journey! Reminding yourself of this motivation will give you the extra push you need to complete your course.
