self-directed program
nounUK /ˌself dɪˈrektɪd ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˌself dɪˈrektɪd ˈproʊɡræm/
A self-directed program is a plan you run by yourself, without a teacher telling you what to do.
She finished the reading self-directed program at her own pace.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A training or treatment plan in which the person sets their own goals and pace.
The clinic offers a self-directed program for managing stress.
3. A computer program that acts on its own to reach a goal.
The robot uses a self-directed program to clean the floor.
4. A workplace learning plan that employees choose and manage themselves.
New staff can pick a self-directed program to build their skills.