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We have free coursera at work. But I really hate it because it enforces random deadlines on you. Even though the courses are completely prerecorded and absolute

We have free coursera at work. But I really hate it because it enforces random deadlines on you. Even though the courses are completely prerecorded and absolutely don't need any kind of deadlines. I just want to study at my own pace. I also hate all the gamification.

bluGill 6mo ago
Many people need deadlines or their own pace ends up being never.
- charamis 6mo ago
  Then have that as a feature, don’t force it
  - bluGill 6mo ago
    If they don't force it people won't complete the course. While that at first sounds good - they collect money - long term people who complete courses are your best marketing as they tell others and so completion is importation and thus the deadlines. Though how much force is best is subject to debate.
    - laserlight 6mo ago
      > long term people who complete courses are your best marketing as they tell others and so completion is importation and thus the deadlines I don't see why completing courses is a customer satisfaction criterion. I've had many courses that I didn't complete, yet I was quite satisfied with the content and could recommend it to friends.
    - wolvoleo 6mo ago
      On the other hand it puts me off. I'd never pay for this myself as it is. Either way I kinda hate the 'course' format to learn stuff. I don't have the patience for it. Usually the official documentation teaches the same but in much more condensed format so I can absorb it much quicker. Because online trainings are always paced so the slowest participant can keep up and that's agonising when you have a 140+ IQ and ADHD. I'd rather hyperfocus and learn everything in half a day. I've always done it like that and I'm a deep expert. PS not trying to brag here, these things are both a blessing and a curse. But my work paid a lot for Coursera so they're always pushing people to use it :(

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We have free coursera at work. But I really hate it because it enforces random deadlines on you. Even though the courses are completely prerecorded and absolute

by wolvoleo 6mo ago

bluGill 6mo ago
Many people need deadlines or their own pace ends up being never.
- charamis 6mo ago
  Then have that as a feature, don’t force it
  - bluGill 6mo ago
    If they don't force it people won't complete the course. While that at first sounds good - they collect money - long term people who complete courses are your best marketing as they tell others and so completion is importation and thus the deadlines. Though how much force is best is subject to debate.
    - laserlight 6mo ago
      > long term people who complete courses are your best marketing as they tell others and so completion is importation and thus the deadlines I don't see why completing courses is a customer satisfaction criterion. I've had many courses that I didn't complete, yet I was quite satisfied with the content and could recommend it to friends.
    - wolvoleo 6mo ago
      On the other hand it puts me off. I'd never pay for this myself as it is. Either way I kinda hate the 'course' format to learn stuff. I don't have the patience for it. Usually the official documentation teaches the same but in much more condensed format so I can absorb it much quicker. Because online trainings are always paced so the slowest participant can keep up and that's agonising when you have a 140+ IQ and ADHD. I'd rather hyperfocus and learn everything in half a day. I've always done it like that and I'm a deep expert. PS not trying to brag here, these things are both a blessing and a curse. But my work paid a lot for Coursera so they're always pushing people to use it :(