Identify the goals as short-term or long-term.

enroll for online classes

earn a doctorate in nutrition

keep licenses updated

become a magazine editor

get a background clearance

to obtain a license

1. enroll for online classes - Short term

2. earn a doctorate in nutrition - Long term

3. keep licenses updated - Short term

4. become a magazine editor - Long term

5. get a background clearance - Short term

6. to obtain a license - Short term

Explanation:

Short term goals means things one wants to do in near future. They lead to big changes. Things one wants to do the current week, current month or even within the year are short term goals. So, enrolling for online classes, keeping licenses updated, get a background clearance or obtain a license are short term goals. They wouldn't take more than a year to be completed.

Long term goals require planning. They are not the ones which would get completed within a year. They usually take more than a year to be accomplished. Earning a Doctorate in nutrition would not happen in a year. It is full-fledged course. Similarly, becoming a magazine editor would take time and planning.