Time
Management
Where does your day actually go? Time management is a set of habits and tools anyone can build. In about two hours, you'll learn to prioritize what matters, protect your focus, and get more done without working longer hours.The core habits and tools of time management — prioritizing, focusing, and getting more done — in about two hours.
What you will learn
Time management comes down to a handful of habits and tools you can actually learn — and this course focuses on the ones that make the biggest difference. Whether your days feel overloaded or you simply want more control, you'll leave able to plan, prioritize, and focus with confidence.
- Plan your day around what truly matters
- Beat procrastination and protect your focus
- Use proven time management tools (Eisenhower Matrix, Pomodoro, time blocking, etc.)
This isn't theory for its own sake. Across six focused chapters you'll work through what managing your time really takes — setting priorities, cutting distractions, and building a routine that sticks — with tools you can put to use the same day.
of the average knowledge worker's week goes to managing email alone — proof that how we spend our hours, not just how hard we work, decides what gets done.
Source: McKinseyTime is the one resource you can't make more of — but you can learn to use it far better. This course gives you a clear, practical system for taking control of your day.
Across six short chapters, you'll cover the essentials of managing your time — understanding where it really goes, setting clear priorities, planning realistic days, overcoming procrastination, and building habits that keep you productive over the long run.
Along the way you'll pick up practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately, from the Eisenhower Matrix and Pomodoro Technique to time blocking and simple goal-setting methods that turn good intentions into finished work.
The course is designed for a wide audience and open to everyone — no prior experience needed. It's especially valuable for anyone who wants to grow professionally, take on more responsibility, and advance their career with skills that apply in any role or industry.
It takes about two hours in text and audio, is fully self-paced, and comes with lifetime access and no prerequisites. Pass the short final exam to earn a verifiable certificate — which also counts toward IBMI's Professional Career Skills program at no extra cost.
What we will cover
6 focused chapters that build from the fundamentals to the tools you’ll actually use — each grounded in practical, real-world examples.
- Self-Assessment
- Locke's Goal-Setting Theory
- SMART Goals
- WOOP Method
- Eisenhower Matrix
- Paired Comparison Analysis
- Grid Analysis
- Pareto Principle
- Nominal Group Technique
- Pomodoro Technique
- Procrastination
- Managing Interruptions
- Types of Schedules
- Timeblocking
- Tool: Gantt Chart
- Conclusion
Learn your way
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- Includedno extra fees
- Lifetimeno expiry
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Ratings & feedback
Rated 4.8/5.0 by our users
The average rating from users who’ve taken this course.
"Time management is one of those skills everyone talks about but rarely teaches well — this course finally gave me a system that sticks."
"Smartly structured and refreshingly free of fluff; I got real value out of every short session."
"The lessons are bite-sized and easy to absorb, which made it simple to keep momentum going."
"Went in expecting the usual and was pleasantly surprised by how practical and clear it turned out to be."
"Everything is laid out logically, so you always know why you're learning each piece."
"Helpful and well-paced overall — I'd have enjoyed a few more examples, but for an introduction it delivers real value."
"One of the better online courses I've taken, and the certificate was a welcome finishing touch."
"I struggled with time management for years, and the practical techniques here have genuinely changed how I plan my days."
"Quick to get through yet packed with ideas I still use — well worth the small investment."
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