Goals for Your First Course

Set three SMART goals — one for week one, one for the first month, and one for the whole course.

1. Week 1 goal What's your week-one goal? Complete all first-week tasks and read the course outline by day 5 Contact my tutor to introduce myself and confirm expectations Set up my study blocks and read the first unit All of the above

2. First-month goal What's your first-month goal? Stay on schedule with readings and submit the first assignment on time Submit the first assignment early enough to receive feedback before the next one Review and adjust my study schedule after two weeks All of the above

3. Course goal What's your full-course goal? Finish the course before my contract end date with buffer Aim for a specific target grade Deeply understand the material, not just pass A combination

4. Measurement How will you track progress toward these goals? Weekly calendar review Study journal with one line per session Task checklist with visible progress I won't track them

5. Anchor ideas Which of these will be your most important anchor idea? Action creates motivation — start small, don't wait to feel ready Asking for help early is a strength, not a weakness Buffer is part of the plan, not extra time Progress beats perfection every time

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