Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn how to work smarter, not harder with this course that covers productivity, time management, and goal setting techniques.Key Learning Points
- Discover unconventional ways to increase productivity
- Learn how to prioritize tasks effectively
- Set achievable goals and develop a plan to reach them
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹8,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹8,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $200,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹50,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €100,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a personalized productivity system
- Increase efficiency and effectiveness in work and personal life
- Achieve goals and maintain work-life balance
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Access to a computer and internet
Course Difficulty Level
Beginner/IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Assignments and quizzes
Similar Courses
- Productivity and Time Management for the Overwhelmed
- Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Business Administration
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Notable People in This Field
- Tim Ferriss
- Gretchen Rubin
Related Books
Description
You will be able to gain and apply your knowledge and understanding of personal and professional awareness, organization and commitment, and use the tools, methods and techniques that you have learned in goal setting, prioritization, scheduling, and delegation to overcome time management challenges and enhance productivity.
Knowledge
- Plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals
- Recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management
- Keep your sense of perspective to prevent and manage crises
- Manage resources effectively and efficiently
Outline
- Module 1
- Being Productive
- Task Prioritization
- About this Course
- Please Take this Survey
- Introduction
- Productive vs. Unproductive Work
- Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize!
- Plan Your Time
- Find a System that Works for You
- Resources
- Smart Work Habits Just Don't Happen
- Module 2
- Time Tracking
- Eisenhower Matrix
- Work/Life Balance is a Myth
- Where Does YOUR Time Go?
- The Time/Money Tradeoff
- It’s Still About Priorities
- Resources
- Time Is the Most Limited Resource
- Module 3
- Handling Communications
- Estimating Time
- How Long Will This Take?
- Communications: When to Answer, When to Wait
- Keeping it All Together
- It’s All About the Timing
- Resources
- Little Tips That Make a Big Impact
- Module 4
- Multitasking: The Myth
- Avoiding Distractions
- Focus is a Competitive Advantage
- Multitasking is Madness
- Overcoming Common Distractions
- It’s All Up to You
- References
- Resources
- Course Wrap-Up
- End of Course Survey
- Productivity Comes from Paying Attention
Summary of User Reviews
The Work Smarter, Not Harder course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course has been praised for its practical approach to time management and productivity. Many users found the course content to be informative and engaging, while the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive. Overall, the course has been rated highly by users for its ability to help them work more efficiently and achieve their goals.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical approach to time management and productivityPros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course content
- Knowledgeable and supportive instructors
- Practical tips for improving productivity and time management
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be repetitive
- The course may not be suitable for those already familiar with time management techniques
- Limited interaction with other students and instructors
- Some users found the course to be too basic for their needs
Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP
4.5 Raiting
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