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7 Tips for Making the Most of Online Training

In our post-COVID-19 world, more and more activities are moving online, from work to yoga classes, and training is no exception. Certain types of training such as Skills Training Group gas and electrician courses need to be done in person. However, there are many other kinds of training, such as digital skills, marketing, writing, and more that can be successfully done online.

Just like many people have found that working remotely has its challenges, remote or online training can also be difficult in some respects. This kind training requires an even greater degree of discipline, and you must be motivated to apply yourself independently in order to maximise your learning and develop your skills. Here are 7 tips to help you to get the most from your online training.

  1. Prepare Your Space

One of the keys to being successful with your online training is to set up a dedicated study space. Your study environment is absolutely critical: having a calm area where you can focus without distractions means that you will be able to concentrate on learning. Additionally, you need to make sure your study space has a reliable internet connection: there’s nothing worse than your connection dropping out mid-way through a lecture or tutorial!

This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to study from home, though setting up a dedicated desk in your house or apartment is ideal, as long as you have a quiet space with a reliable internet connection. However, if this is not available to you, you can also find a café, co-working space or library to study from that may offer optimal conditions.

  1. Know the Practices and Expectations

An online course, just like any form of training, you need to know the rules and guidelines. All too often, people will launch into an online course without properly considering the practices and expectations of the course. Take your time to read up on the course guidelines, assessment procedures, and commitment required. Reach out to the teacher or course provider and ask extra questions if anything in unclear.

Make sure you are prepared to commit the required time and energy to the course. It is also important that you turn up fully, just as you would turn up to any in-person course. Give the classes your full attention: don’t browse social media at the same time!

  1. Choose the Right Course

If you want to get the most out of your online learning, it is critical that you choose the right course in the first place. In order to do this, it is important to set your goals and expectations. Think about what you want to achieve through your learning: this may be the ability to qualify for a new job, to further your career in your current position, or to simply learn a particular skill or gain specific knowledge.

Once you’ve established what your goals are, you can use this to determine whether the course you are considering is the right one for you. Will the course help you to meet your goals? If not, you should keep looking. It is also important to keep checking back on your goals and objectives throughout the course, to make sure that you are on track to meet them.

  1. Adapt the Course to Your Learning Style

Everyone learns differently. We are all individuals and our brains are wired differently. This means that one particular learning style may work amazingly for someone else but may not be suitable for you. Some people are visual learners, so will learn better by reading information and colour coding their notes. Others are aural learners who find it useful to listen to information and perhaps repeat it out loud themselves, while still others learn by doing things and repeated actions.

Equally, some people learn better on their own, while others learn better in a group setting. If you fall into the latter category, you may find it a better idea to enlist colleagues or friends to sign up for the online course too. You can then get together to review the course work, go over any questions, and reinforce your learning.

  1. Make a Study Plan

Just like a lot of things in life, planning will help you to be more effective in your studies. As the old adage goes: “fail to plan and plan to fail”. Creating a study plan will make sure that you allow enough time to study and help you stick to your commitments. Develop a plan that includes not only your set study commitments such as online classes, but also study sessions. Consider how much time you will need to study in order to successfully complete coursework and absorb the information, while being realistic about how much time you have available.

Once you have created your study plan make sure that you are dedicated and commit to it. If you have scheduled in a study session, stick to it even if no one will know but you if you miss it. Pushing yourself to achieve better results will not only help you to meet your study goals, but this will give you a real sense of achievement in the end.

About Dylan Garton

Dylan Garton is a co-founder, video producer and editor for the Skill Builder social media platforms.

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