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

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

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About this course: 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. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Learn to plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals 2. Learn to recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management 3. Identify specific time management tools and use them effectively 4. Manage resources both effectively and efficiently 5. Keep your sense of perspe…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: 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. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Learn to plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals 2. Learn to recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management 3. Identify specific time management tools and use them effectively 4. Manage resources both effectively and efficiently 5. Keep your sense of perspective to prevent and manage crises 6. Learn to delegate effectively 7. Learn to manage expectations and say “No” when appropriate

Created by:  University of California, Irvine
  • Taught by:  Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP, Instructor, University of California, Irvine Extension

Basic Info Course 2 of 10 in the Career Success Specialization Commitment 4-8 hours of videos, readings, and quizzes Language English, Subtitles: Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Dutch, Bulgarian, Korean, Russian, Spanish How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.2 stars Average User Rating 4.2See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Smart Work Habits Just Don't Happen



2 videos, 4 readings expand


  1. Reading: About this Course
  2. Reading: Please Take this Survey
  3. Video: 1.1 Productive vs. Unproductive Work
  4. Video: 1.2 Creating a Work Plan
  5. Reading: Module 1 Resources
  6. Reading: Module 1 Lecture Slides

Graded: Smart Work Habits Just Don't Happen

WEEK 2


Time Is the Most Limited Resource



2 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Video: 2.1 The Myth of Work-Life Balance
  2. Video: 2.2 Where Does the Time Go?
  3. Reading: Module 2 Resources
  4. Reading: Module 2 Lecture Slides

Graded: Time Is the Most Limited Resource

WEEK 3


Little Tips That Make a Big Impact



2 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Video: 3.1 How Long Will This Take?
  2. Video: 3.2 Managing Communications
  3. Reading: Module 3 Resources
  4. Reading: Module 3 Lecture Slides

Graded: Little Tips That Make a Big Impact

WEEK 4


Let's Bring It All Together



1 video, 4 readings expand


  1. Video: 4.1 Some Thoughts About Multitasking
  2. Reading: Module 4 Resources
  3. Reading: Module 4 Lecture Slides
  4. Reading: Course Wrap-Up
  5. Reading: End of Course Survey

Graded: Let's Bring It All Together
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