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How to Study Online

Jennifer GilliganProject Management

eCollege Support Tutor

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Its hard to be motivatedwhen your out of the Classroom

1. Remember You are not alone!

Your Online Support Tutor is here to help you Join the discussion forum and get to know others on the course- make

new friends! You wont feel isolated if you actively participate on the site

2. Set Goals and Targets !

‘’I will successfully complete this Course’’ and ‘’I will complete it within 14weeks‘’ Both of these goals are realistic and achievable-so you can do it!

3. Create a Study Timetable

Break down the modules into manageable chunks (1-13) over 14weeks

Open the CMD; Study Checklist /Timetable or create your own timetable.

Mark your 14week deadline on a calendar and keep this date in mind when you are creating your Schedule

4.Create the right Study Environment

Choose a Quiet Place to Study your online Course Choose a time that is best for you to study and that fits into your daily

schedule Pace Yourself; Your here to learn, not just to complete the course, so make

sure you are understanding the material not just rushing through the material Take breaks from looking at the computer screen

5. Make sure your equipment is right

Make sure your PC/Mac is updated with the latest JAVA and enable Cookies

Plug straight into your Internet router (Wireless will not be consistent) If using a PC use Firefox as your internet Browser If using Apple Mac

use Safari 4.0.5 and operating system 10.4 or 10.5

One of your biggest Frustrations while online will be your Computer so......

6. Use Memory Tools

Write Notes during the Course Videos. Recap on the notes before proceeding to the next module and use them along side the PMBOK 4th edition (recommended reading)

You should have a condensed set of notes ready for your final revision before the exam.

Use Flash cards to record Quick Facts from your notes

Ready to sit & Pass CAPM exam

Your Notes/Flash Cards

PMBOK

Course videos

7. Ask Questions

Check the Learner resource area on the course for Freq. Asked Questions If you don’t understand something Ask one of your Online support

Tutors Or Post a Question in the Forum and discuss it with your fellow class

mates Or click on the Help section on www.ecollege.ie

8. Be Proud of yourself; let people know what your doing!

Be Proud of Yourself! Taking this course is a step towards a Professional Project Management Credential

Wither you are unemployed or up-skilling you are being proactive in driving your career forward and increasing your Job Prospects so well done!

Tell your friends and family about the course, your more likely to stick to the course if friends and family know your doing it. They will help to encourage you and motivate you to complete the course