formalcourse
nounUK /ˈfɔːməl kɔːs/
US /ˈfɔːrməl kɔːrs/
A formal course is a class you take to learn something in a serious, organized way.
She signed up for a formal course in first aid at the community center.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A course of study that follows official rules and leads to a certificate or diploma.
The university offers a formal course in accounting that counts toward a degree.
3. A set of lessons taught in a traditional classroom rather than informally or online.
Unlike the online tutorials, the formal course meets twice a week with an instructor.
4. A planned series of talks or training sessions given in a serious, official style.
New employees must complete a formal course on workplace safety.