📚 Learning & Development Tracker

A professional learning progress tracker with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) integration for tracking Coursera specializations and structured skill development.

Features

🎓 Four Active Specializations

1. Financial Engineering & Risk Management (Columbia)
2. Startup Entrepreneurship (Technion)
3. Investment & Portfolio Management (University of Michigan)
4. Dynamic Public Speaking (University of Washington)

🧠 CBT Integration

• Thought Tracking: Breaking down courses into actionable steps
• Behavior Activation: Regular progress updates to maintain motivation
• Cognitive Reframing: Viewing challenges as learning opportunities
• Progress Visualization: Real-time metrics to reinforce positive habits

📊 Progress Tracking

• Real-time progress bars for each specialization
• Module-level course tracking
• Git-based progress history
• Automated commit & push workflow

Quick Start

View Progress Online

Visit https://simplisticmartin.github.io/learning.html

Update Progress

Method 1: Python CLI (Recommended)

# Update overall progress
python update_progress.py --spec speaking --progress 0.75

# Mark a course as completed
python update_progress.py --spec fe-risk --complete-course "Risk Management"

Method 2: Manual Edit

1. Edit data/learning-progress.json
2. Update progress values (0.0 to 1.0)
3. Mark courses as “completed” or “in-progress”
4. Commit and push:

   git add data/learning-progress.json
   git commit -m "Update: Learning progress - speaking 75%"
   git push
   

Method 3: Web UI

Click the “Update” button on learning.html and follow instructions

Data Structure

{
  "meta": {
    "last_updated": "2026-01-30",
    "updated_by": "martin"
  },
  "specializations": {
    "speaking": {
      "progress": 0.75,
      "completed_courses": 3,
      "total_courses": 4,
      "courses": {
        "1": {"name": "...", "status": "completed"}
      }
    }
  }
}

Why Git-Based Tracking?

• Audit Trail: Every update is a commit with timestamp
• Accountability: Can see exactly when progress was made
• Backup: History protected in GitHub
• Portable: Works offline, syncs when connected
• Gamification: Pull requests can trigger achievements

CBT Philosophy

This tracker uses evidence-based CBT principles:

1. Measurable Goals - Progress percentages create concrete targets
2. Behavioral Activation - Regular updates maintain momentum
3. Thought Records - Course modules break down cognitive overwhelm
4. Progress Reinforcement - Visual metrics boost self-efficacy
5. Habit Formation - Weekly updates create positive learning patterns

File Structure

├── learning.html                 # Main learning tracker page
├── data/
│   └── learning-progress.json    # Progress data (git-tracked)
└── update_progress.py            # CLI tool for updates

Statistics

• 4 Active Specializations
• 17 Total Courses
• 10 Courses Completed (58.8%)
• Target: 2026

Next Steps

1. Complete Public Speaking Capstone (75% → 100%)
2. Finish Financial Engineering Risk Management course
3. Start Investment Portfolio Capstone
4. Complete Startup Entrepreneurship Fundraising module

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Philosophy: Learning is not about credentials—it’s about transformation. Every progress update is a commitment to becoming the person you’re building toward.