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Goal Setting Mastery Course (Udemy.com)

Define your WHY and align it to your goals & create a step by step blueprint to plan, implement & achieve your goals

Created by: Himesh Trivedi

Last updated April 2024

Our take

Based on the ratings of 29,284 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in April 2024. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a short course, about 1.5 hours across 26 lectures and seven sections. It is built around a framework Himesh Trivedi calls MAAP: Mindset, Awareness, Action and Planning. Each section comes with a workbook, and the idea is that you fill it in as you go. Trivedi also shares how he achieved his goals despite adversity as an economic refugee. It is aimed at people who feel stuck and want a simple path from what they want to a daily routine.

Reviewers mostly like how plain it is. They mention simple language, short videos, and the push to ask why before picking a goal. One says it made them feel more in control of their time. The complaints are specific, though. One reviewer called it general, with a lot of fluff and nothing specific. Another said it reads like Stephen Covey's habits material. Single reviewers wanted real-life examples, noticed pops, hiss and background noise in the audio, or felt the routine advice leaned toward workaholics, like waking at 5am to read.

About 54,000 students have enrolled, and the rating is 4.5 from roughly 29,000 reviews. Most are four or five stars, with only about 560 at one or two. The last update was April 2024, which is over two years old, though advice on goals does not date like software. At under two hours it is a light time commitment for getting a framework down on paper. If you want depth, research or case studies, look elsewhere.

Best forPeople who feel stuck and want a short, step by step goal framework with workbook exercises.
Skip it ifYou want concrete, researched methods. One reviewer found it general and full of fluff.

Pros

  • Short at about 88 minutes, so it is easy to finish in a weekend
  • Each section has a workbook with exercises to work through
  • Reviewers like the plain language and the habit of asking why first
  • MAAP gives goal setting four clear parts: mindset, awareness, action, planning

Cons

  • One reviewer calls it general, with fluff and nothing specific or ground breaking
  • Reviewers ask for more real-life examples and note pops, hiss and background noise in the audio
  • One reviewer found the routine advice leans toward workaholic habits, like waking at 5am
It helped me realize I can control goal setting, vs. allowing time to control that option.
Dawn Gilbey, a student

Listed for all levels, with no requirements beyond an open mind and doing the workbooks. It is pitched at anyone who feels stuck.

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What you will learn

  • Get clear direction on what you want out of life
  • Setting SMARTER goals
  • Have a specified action plan to achieve your goals incorporated into your daily routine

Course content

7 sections · 26 lectures · 1.5 hours of video

  1. 1Introduction 4 free previews5 lectures · 9 min
  2. 2Awareness - Knowing What Your goals Are 1 free preview5 lectures · 22 min
  3. 3Taking Action Towards Your Goals 1 free preview3 lectures · 11 min
  4. 4Planning Process To Implement Your Goals3 lectures · 12 min
  5. 5The Mindset Required To Achieve Your Goals7 lectures · 28 min
  6. 6Conclusion2 lectures · 3 min
  7. 7Bonus Video1 lecture · 4 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Anyone who wants to achieve their goals but doesn't know how
  • Anyone who feels stuck in life and needs a step by step path on the getting unstuck
  • Anyone wanting to take their life to the next level

What you need before you start

  • Have an open mind
  • To complete the exercises in the workbooks provided
  • A will to win in life

How it compares

Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 34% of them
  • Reviews29,284#8 of 1,108 by number of reviews
  • Length1.5 hoursshorter than 71% of them
  • Last updatedApril 2024earlier than 58% of them

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Course Description

The Goal setting Mastery course is a step by step practical guide on not only setting goals that line up with your purpose in life but also a step by step process of achieving these goals. 

Who needs this goal setting course?

This course is designed for anyone who is looking to get unstuck in life and for anyone who wants to achieve their goals and needs a practical step by step guide on how to.  

Have you ever set goals but never seem to achieve them? 

Do you ever get the feeling that you don’t get time to work on your goals? Or you feel overwhelmed and caught up in the daily routine of life that never accommodates for your goals? Ever wondered why successful people out there always seem to achieve whatever they put their mind to.

This course is designed to specifically to address all those concerns. It is a step by step practical guide that not only helps you identify what you want out of life, but teaches you a practical approach on how to do it through a comprehensive goal setting process.

What exactly is taught in this goal setting course?

I will be teaching you a specific technique known as the MAAP technique. This technique utilizes 4 key components that are needed for you to reach your dreams, desires and goals. The course takes you through each of these aspects in detail. It has been designed through years of studying successful people that have set goals and have achieved them.  This technique will begin to yield results in as little as 30 days whereby you will see good progression towards each of the goals that you have set.

 MAAP is an abbreviated form which stands for Mindset, Awareness, Action & Planning. Not only will I cover each of these aspects in detail, but each section will be accompanied by a workbook which contains practical exercises that I will work through with you. Each aspect will be related to the goal setting process gearing you for success in life.

What will students gain after this goal setting course?

By the end of the course you will be able to not only get clear direction on what you want out of life but also set SMARTER goals accompanied by a specified action plan that will be incorporated into a planned daily routine.

The ideal student for this course is anyone who feels stuck in life and does not know how to achieve their dreams and goals. It’s for anyone that wants to escape the monotony of life and wants to take their life to the next level. In the course, I will take you through how I achieved my goals despite experiencing massive adversity and essentially being an economic refugee.

 They are no requirements for this course, just an open mind and a will to win in life! 

 Feel free to go through the course description as well as some of the free videos that I have posted. If you feel that this course is for you then go ahead and enroll.  I look forward to seeing you inside! 

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Instructor Details

Himesh Trivedi

Himesh Trivedi is a distinguished online entrepreneur, acclaimed public speaker, and seasoned coach with over two decades of experience in the corporate world. Originating from Zimbabwe, Himesh achieved notable success as one of the youngest general managers in a publicly listed pharmaceutical company. His entrepreneurial journey led him to establish multiple thriving enterprises.

With a deep-rooted expertise cultivated through years of corporate leadership and informed by a postgraduate diploma in Business, Himesh specializes in imparting essential business strategies and personal development insights. His courses are a testament to his comprehensive understanding of business dynamics, offering practical wisdom and actionable knowledge crucial for navigating today's competitive business landscape. Students engaging with Himesh's courses can expect to benefit from his wealth of experience and dedication to empowering others with the skills needed for success.

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Reviews

4.5

29,284 ratings on Udemy

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By Joyce Sedibe on 6/28/2026

Thank you for this eye-opening Goal setting course as I can relate to both my career and personal life, it motivates me, knowing that I can fail and fail over again, but eventually I will succeed.

By Syed Tajammul Ahmed on 5/20/2026

Discovering Your Purpose: The course emphasizes the importance of identifying your true purpose in life, breaking the mundane cycle many people experience daily. This is crucial for setting meaningful goals. SMART Goals: You'll learn how to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). This structured approach helps in creating clear objectives that guide your actions. Compartmentalization Technique: This involves dividing different aspects of your life into compartments, making it easier to manage and organize your goals. It can reduce the feeling of overwhelm caused by juggling multiple responsibilities. Mapping Technique: The course will introduce a four-step MAP technique to clarify what you want and to create a detailed action plan that integrates seamlessly into your daily routine. Compounding Effect: You will learn about the principle of the compounding effect, which suggests that small, consistent actions over time can lead to significant achievements in reaching your goals. Mission Statement Development: The course focuses on the importance of developing a mission statement that aligns with your goals and purpose, helping you stay focused on what truly matters to you.

By Annaliza M. Malvarosa on 4/24/2026

The Goal Setting Course was very helpful and well-organized. It helped me set clear goals and motivated me to improve my focus and planning for personal and professional growth.

By Jennifer Hart on 3/30/2026

Breaks it down in a simple way with steps while explaining how to change your mindset about negativity that hinders your goal reaching abilities and turn it around into a positive mindset and overcome obstacles in the way. Great course!

By Alessandro VENTURIN on 3/20/2026

The course is mind-opening in some aspects. Others are too much from the angles of a work-aholic practitioner (e.g. who wakes up at 5am to read a book, or why shall I have dinner outside with my wife for only 1h and a half?)

By Sharon Pochatek on 12/2/2025

Very well delivered and excellent format. I learned a lot and will be taking this course again for a deeper understanding of the MAAP technique. Thank you!

By Adina Decuire on 11/21/2025

This course was a good fit for me. Goal setting and having a positive mindset can sometimes be a challenge for me. I will practice setting SMART goals and stepping out of my comfort zone within the next couple of weeks. Great course!

By Kamaruddin Ashfaqu Nisar on 11/12/2025

The content of this course was good, but the presentation wasn't much appealing. I appreciate for keeping videos short and concise. Adding up real-time examples on each scenario would bring up more precisions and understanding of each topic, like the topic state of mind.

By Kayla Kerr on 11/10/2025

I really like how it broke down creating and planning goals, which is something I always find hard to do. Overall, I enjoyed this course and plan to implement it into my life.

By Ronald Villalta Barquero on 10/26/2025

Es un curso super importante para la vida, muy interesante la tiada emocional y nuestro estado de animo , aparte de todos los documentos adjuntos para un mejor planeamiento que se enfoquen a nuestros objetivos finales.

By Ndafa J Samuel on 11/22/2020

Its more of a self retrospective that one really needs to do. Thank you

By Joylin Crasta on 11/22/2020

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Overall Score : 90 / 100