How to self study using MOOCS (Udemy, Coursera, and other online courses) | self study online

Hi friends! In this video, I go in depth on how to self study online using online courses and how to not give up like a third of the way in. If you have bought online courses and just never actuallly finished them, you are not alone. An average of only 10% of people actually finish an online course. And I was the 90% too before I developed and went through the process that I talk about in this video.

Be warned, this is a thorough discussion that isn't just tips and tricks - it's going to involve some introspection from you as well. I promise it's worth it though.
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Timestamps

00:00 intro
01:25 step 1 - define your goal
03:57 step 2 - how to choose a good course
04:45 criterium #1 topics
06:02 criterium #2 application
08:41 criterium #3 instructor
09:10 step 3 - execution
09:47 discipline #1 the wildly important
10:03 discipline #2 lead measures
11:32 discipline #3 scoreboard
12:57 discipline #4 cadence of accountability
13:40 how to skip fluff + use mutliple resources
15:18 how to take effective notes
16:32 active recall

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About me

Hi, my name is Tina and I'm a data scientist at a FAANG company. I was pre-med studying pharmacology at the University of Toronto until I finally accepted that I would make a terrible doctor. I didn't know what to do with myself so I worked for a year as a research assistant for a bioinformatics lab where I learned how to code and became interested in data science. I then did a masters in computer science (MCIT) at the University of Pennsylvania before ending up at my current job in tech :)
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[yingjiaoxu]

Currently I am taking online courses in Coursera. I totally agree with you that self learning needs a purpose, but not just money. And your video about Google analysis certificate is really helpful.

[matasuki]

Every time I watch your vids I get the feeling you will be getting a leadership role ver y soon. Your communication skills are over 9000

[wondays]

I have taken about 25 online courses and completed only like 4. I seem to always suffer from the shiny object syndrome.

[savat]

Perfect video for the summer!!! I'm sure many people are going to try to improve their portfolio this summer by learning new skills online

[matasuki]

This video is so timely for me. I'm literally 1/3 way in my boot camp and already getting kinda lazy. You psychic girl?

[katean]

I've been beating myself up since I've been following along online courses the past few months and thinking that when I finish I'll just magically know how to do everything. Then I started my first project and realized that I actually didnt know anything. Your video has realized I've been studying the wrong way this whole time. Even though it's hard I won't give up! <3

[oleshko-g]

Tina, this video is really helpful. So much value in just several minutes. Not only mechanical stuff but also the mindset that a course is a tool not the purpose.

[fwlo]

Currently I'm tackling Udemy's python 100 day course, which I think is best for Python learners

[SahilKumar-ypme]

My goal was to not leave THIS video after watching it 1/3rds of the way. Can gladly say I achieved it.

[dakshk]

This is literally just what I needed, can't wait to watch!

[AndreTheBarbadian]

I think this is some really solid advice. 8:16 I think personally I would encourage persons while doing the course to come up with their own additional projects. It could be just a slice of the project or the entire thing (if small enough). Another tip is definitely looking at other people's code and reverse engineering any bits and pieces you like.

[LukeBarousse]

Heck yeah! Couldn't agree more on how great it is with the ease of accessibility of education in this day and age!
Also loved step 1, such a missed step in developing a learning plan.

[ahappyfrenchtoast]

Oh my God, I was just thinking that students who go to medical schools will always be a doctor, no buts. I read the description, and was shocked you're one of the very few medical students who don't want to work in the field of healthcare. I'm an IR graduate who's very sick of political science so I want to try out something different. I'm taking a lot of courses online (not as many as you think, but it's like I'm attending a college without interacting with a lecturer directly and self-paced courses mostly), and i've been enjoying them so far. i want to watch this video and ill add a note on my thought about this video.

[leavonfletcher]

I am definitely an analog person as well, have started taking notes in Python as a way to learn it. Jupiter Notebooks makes it easy, plus it allows me to try the things they are going over as they do it. Great video. I will definitely be picking these books up!

[thatwolfyouknow]

Your videos help remove the sheer, gut-clenching terror out of trying to learn to code

[sandeeptanjore]

Tina - Loved the goal (x and y axis) graph that you described. Never thought of this. Your tip is equivalent to what James Clear says in his Atomic Habits - keeping a Habit Tracker Template. Both give you a way to measure yourself and see the metrics for yourself. Active retrieval from Ultralearning is also a useful tip.

Thanks for such useful tips :-)

[DevonEk]

Perfect timing! trying to learn Java and full stack web dev this summer

[linahu]

Tina, you are absolutely amazing! I resonate with what you said and agree with you in many of the subjects you covered in this video, yet I am still amazed how you put everything together in a concise and effective way! I would love to see more videos on topics on how to improve communication skills working in tech industry!

[shrutijain]

This video deserves an applouse 🙌
First of all Congratulations on release of your SQL course .I am loving it so far. Your videos feel so relatable and like we are taking with each other 💯.
Ps: you are looking amazing that jacket is amazing 😊

[mishrasidhant]

I like how your video is structured. Great delivery as well. This is meaningful content. Ty!