How to Succeed in this Course

Learning objectives Get a quick roadmap: what to do first and how to use the course resources. Know where to find detailed advice (long version and FAQ). How to succeed in this course (short version) Follow the order. Use the Course outline and Learning path. Start with prerequisites and math if you need them; then Volume 1 (foundations, bandits, MDPs, DP), then Volume 2 (MC, TD, SARSA, Q-learning), then Volume 3 and beyond. Do not skip the foundations. ...

March 10, 2026 · 1 min · 208 words · codefrydev

How to Succeed in this Course (Long Version)

Learning objectives Plan your path: prerequisites first, then foundations, then advanced volumes. Use the exercises and worked solutions effectively. Stay motivated and recover from getting stuck. Follow the order The curriculum is designed in basic-to-advanced order. Use the Course outline and Learning path as your map. Do not skip Volume 1 (foundations, bandits, MDPs, DP) or Volume 2 (MC, TD, SARSA, Q-learning) even if you are in a hurry. Later volumes (DQN, policy gradients, etc.) build on these. If you find a chapter hard, revisit the prerequisite (e.g. Math for RL or Prerequisites). ...

March 10, 2026 · 2 min · 406 words · codefrydev