crash courses
Rapid learning programs
A crash course is an intensive, accelerated introduction to a subject—learning compressed into the shortest practical time.
The metaphor suggests speed and impact: you're not easing into the material but colliding with it.
I took a crash course in Spanish before the trip.
The new job was a crash course in office politics.
- cramForce into tight space
- cram sessionRushed intensive study period
- bootcampInitial military training program
- acceleratedIncreased in velocity
- fast trackAccelerated advancement path
intensive · condensed · deep dive · rush · speed run · tutorial · reskilling · immersion · primer · overview · bare bones · microlearning · step-by-step · hands-on training · skill building · seminar · vocational training · training
- tutorialstutorial, how-tos, quick start guide, tutorial video, step-by-step guide
- simplified guidesbeginner guides, primers, basics, fundamentals, introductions
- tech resourcestutorials, manuals, user guides, reference books, handbooks
duration and depth of study
crash coursesdoctoral programs
Advanced research degree curricula
master's programs · undergraduate degrees · apprenticeships · graduate school