How To Stay Motivated In An Online Course: 20 Tips For Success

Honestly, it’s different for everyone! Some people find that setting goals helps them stay on track, while others prefer to study with a friend or family member. Everyone learns differently – and so the perfect method for one person may not be the perfect method for another.

The first step to staying motivated is to get yourself organized. We recommend sitting down and making a study schedule for yourself. From there, make sure to stick to it as best you can!

One of the best ways to stay motivated is to set goals for yourself. For example, you could say “I will finish this course in X weeks” or “I will get an A on my next test.”

Studying with friends or family members is a great way to stay motivated. Not only will you be able to help each other out, but you’ll also have someone to hold you accountable.

And if you can’t find a study group, don’t worry! You can always create your own by reaching out to other students in your course.

But what if you can’t find others who are also in your course?

It’s important to take breaks while you’re studying. After all, if you try to focus for too long, you’ll probably just end up getting burned out. So, every once in a while, take some time to relax and do something you enjoy.

This tip is especially important if you’re working from home. Make sure your study space is comfortable and free from distractions. This could mean working at a desk in a quiet room or setting up a laptop in your favorite coffee shop.

This may seem like an odd tip, but it’s actually really important! Eating healthy food and getting some exercise will help you focus and stay energized while you’re studying. Plus, it’s just good for your overall health!

Most online courses come with a variety of resources, such as forums, blogs, articles, and videos. So, if you’re ever feeling stuck or need some extra help, be sure to take advantage of these!

On the topic of contacting your school’s Student Support Team, don’t be afraid to reach out if you need help! That’s what they are there for, after all!

Take QC’s Student Support Team, for example… Whether you have questions about the course material or need help with an assignment, we’ll be more than happy to assist you. You can reach us seven days a week by phone, email, or live chat – whichever is easiest for you!

Now, you may be worried that if you don’t rush, you’ll run out of steam sooner. However, this isn’t necessarily the case!

In fact, studies have shown that taking your time and working at a moderate pace can actually help improve your focus and concentration. So, if you’re struggling to stay motivated, try slowing down and seeing if that makes things easier for you.

Again, most online courses are provided to the student at their own pace – and usually with a decent window of time to complete the program. QC Pet Studies, for instance, gives students two full years to finish their course. If you were to devote even just 1-2 hours per week on your QC course, you’d still be able to graduate in as little as 3-6 months.

One of the most common traps students fall into is comparing themselves to others. Maybe you see that other current students have completed more units than you have, or they’re moving through the course faster than you are. Similarly, perhaps there are graduates of your program who were able to finish the course in a shorter timeframe.

That’s okay – and it’s in NO way a negative reflection of you or your learning habits!

Whenever you complete a task, big or small, be sure to give yourself a pat on the back! Doing so will help you feel good about your accomplishments and encourage you to keep going.

And trust us, even the smallest successes are worth celebrating!

When you’re feeling down or unmotivated, take a few minutes to remember why you wanted to enroll in your online course in the first place. For example, ask yourself:

• What were your goals?
• What did you hope to achieve by taking this course?
• How will completing the program help you reach those goals?

Boredom is one of the quickest ways to kill motivation. So, if you find yourself feeling bored with your current task, try switching to something else!

For example, let’s say you’re working on QC’s Dog Grooming Course, and are currently in the part of the unit that covers canine behavior.

You may be struggling to get through all the information because it’s just not interesting to you. In that case, instead of forcing yourself to plod through that section of your textbook readings, why not switch to a different one?

After all, there are plenty of other things that are covered in that same unit!

In QC Pet Studies’ online courses, there’s an ample amount of real-world, practical assignments. Getting good grades on these assignments can determine whether or not you’ll pass or fail a particular unit. But when you’re trying something for the first time, you might not get it right away… And this can lead to frustration.

Instead of beating yourself up over it, remember that everyone makes mistakes – even professional dog groomers and trainers! The important thing is that you learn from your errors so that you don’t make them again in the future.

So, whether you’re taking a QC course or a different online course, remember that even if you don’t nail your practical assignments on the first try, don’t let frustration cause you to give up. Rather, take your time and really focus on perfecting your technique.

If you’re anything like us, then you probably have a million and one things going on at any given time. This can make it tough to stay on top of your online coursework! One way to combat this is by getting organized. For example, create a schedule or use a planner (see Tip #3) to keep track of all the different things you need to do.

Back in Tip #2, we recommend setting goals for yourself. However, you still may find yourself struggling to stay motivated because those goals feel too daunting. If that’s the case, try setting smaller goals instead!

For example, if your goal is to complete an entire online course in two months, that might feel completely overwhelming (and sometimes, even feel downright impossible). But if you break it down into smaller goals – like completing one unit per week – it will seem a lot more manageable.

You can also try setting goals for each individual assignment. For example, let’s imagine again that you’re a QC student. In this example, we’ll pretend that you’re enrolled in the Dog Training Course and are currently on Unit B.

Finally, we recommend that you take some time at least once a week (but ideally, more often!) to review your progress. Doing so will help you see how far you’ve come and how much closer you are to reaching your goals!

It’s normal to feel like giving up at some point during online classes. Whether you’re struggling with the material, feeling overwhelmed by assignments, or just generally feeling unmotivated, there will be times when it feels like too much.

Whether you’re taking an online course or attending traditional classes, there will always be times when the material is tough to grasp or the workload seems impossible. Just know that you’re not alone in feeling this way!

If you’re struggling, reach out to your school’s Student Support Team for help. They’ll be more than happy to offer their assistance and help you get through any tough patches.

In fact, it’s often when we struggle the most that we learn the most! So, instead of beating yourself up over a rough patch, try to see it as an opportunity for growth.

And if you do happen to stumble along the way, don’t worry! There’s always room for improvement – and we guarantee that you’ll get there eventually. Just keep pushing forward and don’t give up on yourself!

We’ll say it again for the people in the back: YOU. CAN. DO. THIS! We know it’s tough, but we also know that you’re tougher. So, allow yourself to feel any negative emotions as they come… But then brush yourself off and keep moving forward.

We hope that these tips have helped you better understand how to stay motivated in an online course! Just remember to take things one step at a time, celebrate your accomplishments (no matter how small!), and most importantly – don’t give up on yourself.

If you found this article helpful, be sure to share it with your friends and family! And if you have any questions or would like to share your own tips for staying motivated, feel free to leave a comment below. We’d love to hear from you!