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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

This course is part of Career Success Specialization

Instructor: Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

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1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

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What you'll learn

Apply crisis management techniques to prevent and manage crises
Manage time and energy resources effectively and efficiently
Recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management
Plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals

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This course is for professionals, project managers, administrative assistants, and anyone seeking to enhance their personal and professional productivity. You will gain and apply knowledge of personal and professional awareness, organization, and commitment. Learn to use tools, methods, and techniques in goal setting, prioritization, scheduling, and delegation to overcome time management challenges and enhance productivity.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals. 2. Recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management. 3. Identify specific time management tools (e.g., digital calendars, task management apps) and use them effectively. 4. Manage resources both effectively and efficiently. 5. Keep your sense of perspective to prevent and manage crises. 6. Delegate effectively. 7. Manage expectations and say “No” when appropriate. To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of workplace organization and a desire to improve personal efficiency.

Welcome to Module 1: Time Management Fundamentals and Planning! This foundational module will help you distinguish between productive and unproductive work, understand the critical importance of prioritizing, and master the basics of time planning. You'll reflect on past work situations and create your own individual work plans, setting a strong foundation for enhanced personal productivity. To succeed, actively engage with the reflection exercises and start building your plan!

What's included

2 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Being Productive 2 minutes
Task Prioritization 2 minutes

6 readings Total 65 minutes

About this Course 10 minutes
Productive vs. Unproductive Work 15 minutes
Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize! 5 minutes
Plan Your Time 10 minutes
Find a System that Works for You 5 minutes
Resources 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Smart Work Habits Just Don't Happen 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 50 minutes

Unproductive Work 20 minutes
Learning Activity 30 minutes

Welcome to Module 2: Work-Life Balance and Delegation! Building on your time management fundamentals, we'll tackle the concept of work-life balance and equip you with a practical toolkit. You'll learn to evaluate time/money tradeoffs and master effective delegation, crucial skills for any project manager or administrative assistant. This module empowers you to manage your workload and achieve greater personal productivity. Focus on applying the toolkit to your own situation!

What's included

2 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Time Tracking 2 minutes
Eisenhower Matrix 3 minutes

5 readings Total 40 minutes

Work/Life Balance is a Myth 10 minutes
Where Does YOUR Time Go? 10 minutes
The Time/Money Tradeoff 5 minutes
It’s Still About Priorities 5 minutes
Resources 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Time Is the Most Limited Resource 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 65 minutes

Taking Things Off Your To-Do List 20 minutes
Learning Activity 45 minutes

Welcome to Module 3: Effective Communication and Scheduling! Building on your planning and delegation skills, this module emphasizes the importance of optimal timing and mastering communication strategies. You'll explore personal experiences with time management and learn to journal your energy levels to identify peak productivity times for better scheduling. This will significantly enhance your professional productivity. Pay close attention to the journaling exercises to personalize your learning!

What's included

2 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Handling Communications 2 minutes
Estimating Time 2 minutes

5 readings Total 55 minutes

How Long Will This Take? 10 minutes
Communications: When to Answer, When to Wait 10 minutes
Keeping it All Together 10 minutes
It’s All About the Timing 10 minutes
Resources 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Little Tips That Make a Big Impact 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 65 minutes

Estimating Time 20 minutes
Activity 45 minutes

Welcome to the final module, Focus and Productivity! Here, we'll explore how sharp focus can be your competitive advantage and debunk the myth of multitasking. You'll learn to identify and overcome common distractions, solidifying your ability to maintain high professional productivity. This module brings together all your time management skills, preparing you to apply them for sustained success. Stay engaged and reflect on your journey to maximize your learning!

What's included

2 videos7 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Multitasking: The Myth 2 minutes
Avoiding Distractions 2 minutes

7 readings Total 62 minutes

Focus is a Competitive Advantage 10 minutes
Multitasking is Madness 10 minutes
Overcoming Common Distractions 15 minutes
It’s All Up to You 10 minutes
References 2 minutes
Resources 10 minutes
Course Wrap-Up 5 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Productivity Comes from Paying Attention 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 40 minutes

Activity 20 minutes
Work Smarter, Not Harder 20 minutes

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Most of the time I am unable to manage the time due to involvement in the non-productive works. This Course has given me to define urgent and important work in personal and professional work.

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I learned alot from this time management course! I never knew I've been adding more tasks to my daily life than helping myself cope with all my organization stresses! this was indeed very helpful

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Its a very nice and important course for our day to day life. Very effectively tutor explained the each and every topic in a very efficient manner which anyone can understand easily. Thanks.

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Frequently asked questions

Time management involves organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. For professionals, mastering time management is crucial for enhancing personal productivity, meeting deadlines, and achieving career goals without burnout. This course provides practical strategies to optimize your daily workflow.

This course equips you with actionable strategies for effective planning, prioritization, and delegation. You will learn to identify and overcome common barriers to productivity, manage resources efficiently, and apply techniques to maintain focus, ultimately boosting your professional output and career growth.

You will learn to utilize various time management tools and techniques, including goal setting frameworks, prioritization matrices, and effective scheduling methods. The course also covers strategies for managing communications and energy levels to optimize your daily planning.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.