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    Learn time management techniques for productivity. Understand how to prioritize tasks, set goals, and manage time effectively.

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    • S

      Starweaver

      Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Time Management, Personal Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Multitasking, Prioritization, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Project Execution: Running the Project

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Meeting Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Planning, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Marketing Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Text Mining, Forecasting, Data Processing, Supervised Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Virginia

      Introduction to Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Digital Assets, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Verification And Validation, Ideation, Data Validation, Succession Planning, Productivity, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Risk Management Framework, Creative Thinking, Human Resource Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Operations Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Operations Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Decision Making, Decision Tree Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, Unix Shell, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Finance and Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Equities, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Strategic Sales Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Business, Customer Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Multimedia, Copywriting, Branding, Target Audience, Persona Development, Business Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular time management courses

    • Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress: Starweaver
    • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
    • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • Operations Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
    • Introduction to Finance and Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Strategic Sales Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Frequently Asked Questions about Time Management

    Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to schedule your time across various tasks to be both efficient and productive. Whether in your career or in your personal life, time management skills and techniques like goal setting, prioritization, and delegation can help you to make steady progress towards your long-term goals while filtering out unnecessary activities.

    Time management skills are important because they allow you to work smarter, not harder, enabling you to get more done in less time and enhancing your productivity. In a career setting, the ability to manage your individual and group projects with decisive task management makes you more effective at your job and more valuable to your organization. This in turn translates into career advancement opportunities and greater employment prospects.

    Your personal life can also benefit from time management skills, as they empower you to make the most out of your daily routine. By building your self-motivation and coupling it with a strategic approach to personal development, you can pursue success in your life goals on your terms.‎

    Whether you work in a public, private, or nonprofit job, every individual and organization strives to be as productive as possible and can benefit from time management skills. And, since the need for efficient time management increases with the number of decisions that need to be made, these skills are especially necessary for managerial roles.

    There are also career opportunities in helping these high-level managers meet their productivity targets. Executive assistants help leaders in organizations of all kinds manage their obligations and staff, and may even be responsible for reviewing incoming documents, conducting research, and preparing reports.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, administrative assistants have a median salary of $38,850 per year and can often start working with a high school diploma, although they typically need a bachelor’s degree to become executive assistants.‎

    Yes. Coursera offers a wide range of online courses and Specializations that can strengthen your time management skills and help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With the opportunity to learn remotely at top-ranked schools like the University of California Irvine, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Michigan, you’ll receive a high quality education taught by leading experts.

    And, since you can complete coursework on a flexible schedule, you’ll be able to practice your time management skills as you learn them and fit your learning into your existing work or family life. You’ll also do the same coursework and earn the same credits as on-campus students while paying a significantly lower cost. That is time well-spent.‎

    Because time management is a concept that anyone can benefit from learning, no experience or skills are necessary before studying it. You could be a student who wants to manage your time wisely when studying. A busy stay-at-home mom who wants to learn better time management when taking care of her household and family. Or you could be a doctor who wants to learn time management skills so you can see more patients in a timely manner. The main thing you'll need to bring to the table when you study time management is a desire to improve your skills so that you can implement them in your personal or professional life.‎

    Because almost any job requires time management skills to some degree, the types of people suited for those roles vary. It helps if you are organized, both in your personal and professional lives. It also helps if you know how to prioritize your daily tasks. Understanding how to set goals and accomplish them can be an important part of a job that depends on time management. You may also need to know how to plan and delegate tasks and communicate well with others. Time management jobs may require working with or managing a team. Finally, you need to be good at stress management. Letting stress get the best of you can interfere with your ability to practice good time management.‎

    Anyone who needs more organization in their life may benefit from studying time management. You may learn how to be more productive at work or at home, which can lead to achieving more of your short-term and long-term goals and reducing the amount of stress in your life. If you're planning on starting a business or a career in a field that may be fast-paced and stressful, learning about time management could be just what you need to help set you above other applicants.‎

    Online Time Management courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Time Management skills. Choose from a wide range of Time Management courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Time Management, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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