w1-s3. Helpful Resources To Get Started
w1-s3. Helpful Resources To Get Started
As a learner, you can complete this course only. However, to obtain a certificate, you must complete
all the courses in the program. This reading describes what is required to obtain a certificate and
best practices for you to have a good learning experience on the platform.
Pass all graded assignments in all 7 courses of the certificate program. Each graded assignment is
part of a cumulative graded score for the course, and the passing grade for each course is 80%.
Plan your time: Setting regular study times and sticking with them each week can help you
make learning a part of your routine. Use a calendar or timetable to create a schedule, and list what
you plan to do each day in order to break your work down into achievable goals. Create a quiet
place to watch the videos, review the readings, and complete the activities so you can really focus
on the material.
Work at your own pace: Everyone learns differently, so this program has been designed to let
you work at your own pace. Although your personalized deadlines start when you enroll, they are
just a guide. Feel free to move through the program at the speed that works best for you. There is no
penalty for late assignments; to earn your certificate, all you have to do is complete all of the work. If
you prefer, you can extend your deadlines by returning to Overview in the navigation panel and
click Switch Sessions. If you already missed previous deadlines, click Reset my deadlines
instead.
Be curious: If you find an idea that gets you excited, act on it! Ask questions, search for more
details online, check out the links that interest you, and take notes on your discoveries. The little
things you do to support your learning along the way will take your knowledge even further, open
more doors in this high-growth field, and help you qualify for jobs.
Take notes: Notes are useful-to-remember information that you think might be important in the
future, especially as you’re preparing to enter a new job field. In addition, taking notes is an effective
way to make connections between topics and gain a better understanding of those topics.
Chat (responsibly) with other learners: If you have a question, chances are, you’re not
alone. Reach out in the discussion forum to ask for help from other learners in this program. You can
also visit Coursera’s Global Online Community. Other important things to know while learning with
virtual classmates can be found in the Coursera Honor Code and Code of Conduct.
Update your profile: Consider updating your profile on Coursera. This link appears in the menu
when you click on your name at the top-right corner of this screen. When classmates find you in the
discussion forums, they can click on your name to view your profile and get to know you more.
Microsoft Word: Help and learning: Microsoft Support page for Word
Google Docs: Help Center page for Google Docs
Microsoft Excel: Help and learning: Microsoft Support page for Excel
Google Sheets: Help Center page for Google Sheets
Microsoft PowerPoint: Help and learning: Microsoft Support page for PowerPoint
How to use Google Slides: Help Center page for to create a Google Slides presentation
Course glossary
This course will cover a lot of terms and concepts, some of which you may already know and some
of which will be new. To remind yourself about what a term means, or to help you review concepts
for graded quizzes, refer to the Glossary for this course.
Course feedback
Providing feedback on videos, readings, and other materials is easy. With the resource open in your
browser, look for the thumbs-up and thumbs-down symbols.
For technical help on the platform, visit the Learner Help Center.