A course advertises a completion duration and you need to understand what that figure includes.
The useful bits
- Course title
- Your relevant starting point
- The response should distinguish scheduled hours from variable independent work and required attendance.
Before you write
Use this example when a course advertises a completion duration and you need to understand what that figure includes. Gather the details below so the recipient can act without asking you to reconstruct the situation.
- Course title
- Your relevant starting point
- Distinction between taught time and independent work
An email you can adapt
The subject “Time-commitment check for [course]” identifies the request. Replace each bracketed field with a checked detail and remove any sentence that does not describe your situation.
Subject: Time-commitment check for [course] Hi [name], The course description lists [duration]. Could you explain whether that covers live teaching only or also exercises, assessments and preparation? My relevant starting experience is [brief summary]. I would like a realistic picture of the expected workload before committing, rather than a guaranteed personal completion time. Please identify any fixed attendance requirement and any part that depends on the learner’s pace or prior knowledge. Best, [sender]
Check the boundary
A provider’s typical duration is not a guarantee that every learner can complete the course in that time.
What a useful reply should settle
The response should distinguish scheduled hours from variable independent work and required attendance.
Compare the checked workload with your actual availability before choosing the course or start date.
About this guide
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