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How long does a self-paced online course take?

SHORT ANSWER

Read the course’s estimated study time and allow for practice, any tool setup and revision. Self-paced describes the schedule, while study time describes the workload.

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Check what the estimate includes

A course page may state the length of the lessons or the time for the entire course. Look for what the estimate includes: lessons, practical work and assessments. If the assignment uses your own website, preparation such as getting access and choosing a page may take extra time.

Split the work by what you need to finish

For a short AI course, you might first take the lesson on instructions, apply the method to your own case, then complete the required modules. Set a small goal for each session so it is easier to resume after a break.

Leave room for a second attempt

If you need to show how you arrived at the result, you may need to redo part of the exercise. Save your work after each session and note what remains. Also check how long you can access the course and whether the certificate has a deadline.

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