[GET CERTIFIED IN UX]<\/p>\n Take our Professional Diploma in UX Design course<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n The first thing you need to realise once you\u2019ve decided to study for an academic qualification online, is that just because it\u2019s online and doesn\u2019t adhere to a very strict schedule, doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it will be easier or require less study or hard work. More often than not, it just means that it will be more convenient.<\/p>\n Just as with any traditional in-person course, you\u2019ll still need to dedicate a significant portion of your time to studying, you\u2019ll need to work on and submit coursework and assignments, and you\u2019ll need to consistently follow the programme in lieu of physical attendance.<\/p>\n With these considerations in mind, our first tip for successful online study is to take stock of your particular course\u2019s requirements. How long is the course? How often and when do you need to submit coursework or projects? Are there deadlines of which you need to adhere? Do you need to virtually attend any livestream webinars? Do you have a virtual tutor? If so, do you need to keep in contact with him\/her with regular check-ins? The list goes on.<\/p>\n When you have a better idea of what is expected of you, you\u2019ll be able to manage your time and priorities accordingly.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve enrolled in your course, before diving in it\u2019s a good idea to review the outline of your syllabus, modules and any other relevant materials to get a good idea of what\u2019s ahead of you.<\/p>\n Roughly how much time needs to be dedicated to each section\/module? How many assignments will you be required to submit? How many hours of video will you need to watch? How much reading material is there to get through? Are there any exams or quizzes that you\u2019ll need to study for?<\/p>\n At the very least, your course outline should indicate to you the minimum amount of time you should set aside each week to study. Use the course\u2019s outline and learning objectives as a roadmap to identify your own personal learning goals, all the while considering what you ultimately want to accomplish upon graduation.<\/p>\n Steps 1 and 2 completed, now is a great time to make a study plan and do your level best to stick with it.<\/p>\n Just how detailed your plan needs to be is totally up to you but it should be realistic and reflective of your capabilities and time allowances. After all, there\u2019s no point doing up a meticulously detailed plan that takes into account every minute of the day if you know that you\u2019ll never be able to stick to it!<\/p>\n Again, use the course\u2019s recommended minimum study hours as a guide and try to slot your study in around practical times of your regular working week. The more routine you can make it the better; with regular time slots blocked off, the more likely you are to stick to the plan. Finding self-discipline to study can be difficult, so make it as easy as possible for yourself.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re studying at home, at the office, in the library or at a caf\u00e9, try to find somewhere as distraction-free as possible. What is most likely to distract you will be particular to each individual. It could be a family member interrupting you for a chat; the siren of social media calling out to take you away from your focus; or something as simple as a noisy environment.<\/p>\n Most of these common distractions are easily avoidable. If you\u2019re at home, ask your family\/housemates to respect that you\u2019re in study mode and not free to talk during certain hours of the day. Switch off your phone or put it on airplane mode. If you can\u2019t get to a quiet space, stick in some headphones and select some soothing, study conducive music to block out any intrusive hum.<\/p>\n And if there are just too many tempting distractions online, there are plenty of apps you can install that block certain websites<\/a> for you, so that you won\u2019t be tempted to check Facebook\/YouTube\/Twitter or whatever your vice is every two minutes!<\/p>\n1. Consider online learning practices and what will be expected of you<\/h2>\n
2. Establish your key goals and objectives<\/h2>\n
3. Make a study plan and stick to it<\/h2>\n
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