bridging course
nounUK /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ kɔːs/
US /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ kɔːrs/
A short class that helps you get ready for a bigger class.
She took a bridging course in math before starting university.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program that helps students move smoothly from one level of education to the next.
The bridging course eased the jump from high school to college.
3. A short training program that fills gaps in knowledge for a new job or subject.
New hires complete a bridging course on company software.
4. A class designed to help people learn the basics of a language before advanced study.
He enrolled in a bridging course in English before the main term.