SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research (Udemy.com)
Science-based goal setting to reach your professional development goals, personal development goals. Plus SMART goals
Created by: Alex Genadinik
Last updated August 2026
What you will learn
- #1 BEST goal-setting class with science-based methods based on most recent research
- Identify your most important personal goals and professional goals
- Create a plan of action towards achieving those goals
- Understand difference between real goal setting, wishes, and simple wants
- Prioritize and focus on your most important goals to get better results
- Get rid of "nice to have" things that will distract from your personal development goals
- Create professional development goals just like successful business people use to get ahead
- WORLD-CLASS student support: I answer 99% of student questions within 24 hours
- PERSONALIZED HELP from the instructor: Join OFFICE HOURS Zoom call with the instructor and students to ask questions directly
- Identify and set your professional development goals for maximum career, business, and financial growth
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
- Reviews507#382 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length3.8 hourslonger than 66% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 90% of them
Course Description
Goal setting using Neuroscience, time management, and practical exercises to help you identify your most important goals, and get on your way to attaining them.
Become a masterful sculptor of your life who gets every step right!
RECENT UPDATE ADDED
Biology to understand what hormones are released to make you feel passionate about your goals.
Decision-making strategies for better goal setting.
Planning to achieve the goals you choose.
Exercises to help you identify your main goals.
My experience helping thousands of entrepreneurs set and achieve their goals.
My lifelong goal setting learning from some of the top personal development coaches like Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and Zig Ziegler
Behavioral psychology for understanding of human behavior.
"Self development goals" and "personal growth goals" that will help you achieve personal growth.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON GOAL SETTING
This course highlights the work of some of the top scientists and researchers from some of the top universities in the world.
You can trust and rest assured that the information on goal setting is the most authoritative information on this topic because it does not come from options or guessing. The information in this course is all based on Scientific research.
WHY GOAL SETTING IS IMPORTANT
Your goals are the foundation of everything you do in your personal and professional life. Everything you do is based on your goals. So setting the right goals and focusing on the right goals for you is monumentally important.
Imagine looking back at your life and realizing that you pursued wrong goals or mis-goals. It would be a mis-life.
Don't let that happen to you. Sign up for this course, understand the ideas behind goal setting, learn to identify your correct goals, and get on your way to achieving them.
CONTEXT: SMART GOALS VS. ABC GOALS VS. GENERAL GOAL SETTING
In the world of goal setting, you may hear about different strategies like SMART goals, ABC goals, and other techniques. There are a few themes in goal setting that unite these concepts. They are very related.
SMART goals is just an acronym. It stands for:
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Actionable
R - Relevant
T - Time bound
UNLOCK TRUE FULFILLMENT AND MOTIVATION
If you can't seem to get motivated to do your work or don't feel fulfilled by it, the reason is likely that you had not done proper goal setting before, and are on a path to achieve mediocre goals.
With proper goal setting, you increase your chances to find the true goals that are most important for your life, and get all your motivation and fulfillment from working towards those goals.
Create personal development plans and personal work goals to have a clear vision towards which to strive.
MANAGING DIFFERENT KINDS OF GOALS
Goal setting is a big concept. Within goal setting there are smaller categories like professional development goals, personal development goals, self development goals, personal work goals, and personal growth goals. The course will show you how to achieve work-life-balance and a feeling of fulfillment by balancing all those goals.
INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE
I've been an entrepreneur for 20+ years, have coached 1,000+ entrepreneurs, taught 850,000+ students, impacted millions of entrepreneurs worldwide creating 6 and 7-figure businesses in the process, and I would love to help you.
I've helped hundreds of coaching clients specifically with goal setting to make sure they identify the right goals and get on a path to achieving what's truly important for them, and I'd love to help you with goal setting too.
WORLD-CLASS STUDENT SUPPORT: RESPONSIVE AND CARING INSTRUCTOR
If you have questions, know that I am here to help! I answer 99% of student questions within 24 hours. Many students tell me that other instructors don't respond. Well, I do because:
1) I care about my students.
2) I feel a responsibility to make sure that students get their money's worth from the course.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
The goal setting course comes with an unconditional, Udemy-backed, 30-day money-back guarantee. This is not just a guarantee, it's my personal promise to you that I will go out of my way to help you succeed just like I've done for thousands of my other students.
Invest in your future. Enroll now, set the right goals, and set your sails towards the horizon of achievement.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
507 Reviews
Alex Genadinik
One of the best teachers in the world because I teach with my heart. I help people get real results, many of whom have reached 7- and 8-figure businesses that I transparently showcase in my courses.
INSTRUCTOR BACKGROUND
3-time bestselling Amazon author, 20 years of successful entrepreneurship experience. Passionate instructor caring deeply about helping students reach full potential.
A number of my books are used in major US universities and high schools.
My current professional interests include Emotional Intelligence and productivity. I am constantly exploring ways to accomplish more with less time.
Additionally, I am interested in SEO, digital marketing, and creativity.
Originally from Ukraine.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SUCCESS
I go the extra mile to help students.
Education is more than acquiring knowledge or getting a job. True education is a beautiful experience, enriching your inner life while making your dreams a reality.
Invest in yourself, and give yourself the gift of elevating your life with world-class education, assisted by a caring and experienced instructor who supports you on your journey.
TEACHING AND COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
- 20+ time Udemy bestselling instructor.
- 10+ years of teaching experience.
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Reviews
By Mª Estefanía Peláez Fernández on 4/26/2026
Me parece un curso muy completo y que me proporciona instrumentos para definir los objetivos a corto y a medio/largo plazo en cualquier ámbito, y crear hábitos saludables. Sentido común y calibración!!
By Francisco Javier Gonzalez Hidalgo on 4/1/2026
It starts with GOALs setting and ends up with habits creation, i think the course covers a wide spectrum briefly and doesn't get in deep that much. I'm not sure if i get a new concrete tool, just kinda a motivation course, which is not bad. However the instructor and the way he organized the couse the made it easy to follow, because these kind of topics could result boring frequently.
By Francisco Moreno on 11/26/2025
El curso me ha motivado a mejorar. Creo que me puede ayudar a ser más productivo en mi vida y a alcanzar más fácilmente mis objetivos. Ya lo estoy aplicando
By James NGARAMBE on 6/13/2025
This course has been extremely beneficial for me. It has provided practical tools and strategies that help in setting clear, realistic, and achievable goals both in my professional career and personal life. Through the lessons, I have gained a better understanding of how to prioritize tasks, stay motivated, and measure progress effectively. As a result, I feel more focused and confident in pursuing my objectives, which has positively impacted my productivity and overall well-being. I believe the skills I’ve learned here will continue to support my growth and success in the long term.
By Mark Lucas on 3/12/2025
Another great course from Alex! There are habits from this course that I've been able to apply directly in my personal and professional life. I like his easygoing and relatable presentation style with relatively short lessons and he lists resources as applicable. As a student of his courses, you can partake in a monthly Q&A where he can answer any questions from any of the courses he's taught on Udemy. The Goal Setting course is also included in his Productivity course which is much more thorough and detailed. This Goal Setting course if spot on and highly recommended!
By Heaven Howard on 12/18/2024
It was a very long training and monotone.. if it was more interactive with different examples on how it relates to certain job types would be helpful.
By Nguyễn Tố Uyên on 8/24/2023
I have learned useful experiences about setting goals in work and life, how to build good habits to accomplish goals and lessons from the author's real-life experiences and many stories. Thank you.
By Sharlise on 6/24/2023
I never realized that goal setting can be so intricate and fascinating. I am glad I am able to do it correctly now, in a way that is science-based and research-based.
By Anonymized User on 6/13/2023
This 'Goal settingcourse is connecting something like goals with neuroscience' course is logical and well constructed, easy to digest, definitely helps a lot. Very clear and easy explanation.
By Laura on 6/13/2020
The course had helpful tips and good apps. I felt like it was more of a promotion for external resources rather than leading me through my own goal setting process. I would have enjoyed more time to actually build my list and taking me through each step and reflecting on that process.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












