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Where are you right now? Choose the one that fits best.

๐ŸŽฏ I know what I want to learn Clear goal, not sure where to start
๐ŸŒซ๏ธ I have a direction, not a goal Something like “get better at marketing”
๐Ÿ”„ I keep starting and stalling Courses sit unfinished, nothing sticks
๐Ÿ“š I don’t know where to look Too many options, hard to choose
โฑ๏ธ I don’t have time for long courses Need something lean and practical
๐Ÿ’ธ I’m not sure it’s worth it Skeptical about online learning paying off
4-week sprint ยท Sample Build a simple marketing system that brings in consistent leads
Weeks 1โ€“2 โ€” Foundation
Marketing Fundamentals for Small BusinessLinkedIn Learning ยท ~2.5 hrs
Content Marketing CertificationHubSpot Academy ยท Free ยท ~6 hrs
Mid-sprint check-in (end of week 2): Have you identified your one primary channel? If not, pause here โ€” the next phase only works once that decision is made.
Weeks 3โ€“4 โ€” Application
Email Marketing MasteryCoursera (UC Davis) ยท ~4 hrs
Google Analytics for BeginnersGoogle Skillshop ยท Free ยท ~4 hrs
Building a One-Page Marketing PlanUdemy ยท ~1.5 hrs
Your first step โ€” today Open the HubSpot Content Marketing Certification and complete module one. It takes under 30 minutes and gives you the vocabulary for everything that follows.
Build a sprint for my goal โ†’
6-week sprint ยท Sample Transition into UX design with a small portfolio to show
Weeks 1โ€“2 โ€” Orientation
Foundations of User Experience DesignCoursera (Google UX Certificate, Course 1) ยท ~21 hrs
Intro to FigmaFigma Learn ยท Free ยท ~3 hrs
Mid-sprint check-in (end of week 3): Can you explain the difference between UX and UI to someone outside the field? If not, revisit the Google course before continuing โ€” the next phase assumes that foundation.
Weeks 4โ€“6 โ€” Portfolio piece
UX Research and StrategyCoursera (Google UX Certificate, Course 2) ยท ~16 hrs
Design a User Experience for Social GoodCoursera (Google UX Certificate, Course 3) ยท ~21 hrs
Your first step โ€” today Create a free Coursera account and enroll in Course 1 of the Google UX Design Certificate. Read the syllabus for week one only โ€” not the whole course. That’s your only task today.
Build a sprint for my goal โ†’