module-decomposition

name	module-decomposition
description	Use when breaking content into manageable units. Module = self-contained unit with clear topic + objectives.

Module Decomposition

Module: 1-3 hours of content. Self-contained topic. Builds on previous + sets up next. 5-10 modules per course typical.

Module structure

Each module contains:

1. Module overview (5-min intro)
2. 3-5 lessons (15-30 min each)
3. Practice exercises
4. Module quiz (5-10 questions)
5. Application project (optional)
6. Discussion / community thread
7. Resources for deeper study

Total: 1-3 hours of learner time per module.

Module count by course length

Course length	Module count	Topic depth
Mini-course (1-2 hrs)	3-5	Surface-level
Short course (5-10 hrs)	5-7	Practical depth
Full course (15-25 hrs)	6-10	Comprehensive
Bootcamp (40-80 hrs)	10-15	Mastery
Cohort program (3-6 mo)	12-20	Transformative

Avoiding module mistakes

1. Too long — break into smaller modules (max 90-min single lesson)
2. Too short — combine (don't have 10 modules of 30 min each)
3. Unclear scope — what does this module cover?
4. Overlap — multiple modules teach same thing
5. Gap — missing module breaks learning path

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Module structure for CardPrepAI curricula.