online short course
Time Management
Master the principles of prioritization and time management in an agile environment.
Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
2 hours 40 minutes
Language
English
Accredited
Yes
About the course
Time is the one resource you can’t make more of. This short, practical course gives you the tools and techniques to take control of yours, boost your productivity, reduce stress and find a better balance between work and life.
You’ll learn how to apply simple but effective time management approaches including timeboxing, MoSCoW prioritization and the Eisenhower Matrix. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to plan, prioritize and organize your workload so you can focus on what matters most and get things done on time.
On completion, you’ll earn a certificate endorsed by the Agile Business Consortium to add to your professional portfolio.
Learning outcomes
Reflect on your time management style
Recognize how you manage your time today and identify the habits getting in the way of being more effective.
Apply proven prioritization techniques
Use a range of prioritization techniques to bring focus to your work.
Use the right tool for the right job
Apply practical time management tools and tips to plan, prioritize and stay on top of what matters
Protect your time and reduce stress
Apply the principles of effective time management to build healthier working habits, reduce overwhelm and improve your work-life balance.
Who is it for?
- Team members
- Project managers
- Team leaders
Curriculum
1.01 Welcome to the course
1.02 How to navigate this course
1.03 Activities and quizzes
1.04 Types of discussion
1.05 Further reading and references
1.06 Your dashboard
1.07 Gaining your certificate
1.08 Getting help
1.09 Please introduce yourself!
1.10 Let’s get started!
2.01 Introducing time management
2.02 Time management in a VUCA world
2.03 Managing your time
2.04 What is timeboxing used for?
2.05 Work about work
2.06 Check your understanding about work
2.07 Goals and outcomes
2.08 Definition of Done (DoD)
2.09 Time management styles
2.10 Check your understanding about time management styles
2.11 What’s your time management style?
2.12 Key takeaways
2.13 Progress check
2.14 What’s coming up next?
3.01 Introducing prioritisation
3.02 What do you need to prioritise?
3.03 What is prioritisation?
3.04 Prioritising different types of activities
3.05 The Eisenhower Matrix
3.06 MoSCoW Prioritisation Strategy
3.07 Bucket System Estimation
3.08 The Ivy Lee Method
3.09 The ABCDE Method
3.10 Which task prioritisation technique would you use?
3.11 RICE Prioritisation Strategy
3.12 Key takeaways
3.13 Progress check
3.14 What’s coming up next?
4.01 Putting knowledge into practice!
4.02 Timeboxing a task
4.03 Timeboxing a task discussion
4.04 Timeboxing your workload
4.05 Timebox your week
4.06 Prioritisation tips one
4.07 Research task: Other prioritisation techniques
4.08 Prioritisation tips two
4.09 Prioritising goals – Buffet’s Technique
4.10 Warren Buffet’s Two-list Strategy
4.11 Prioritisation tips three
4.12 Closing article: Why is prioritisation important?
4.13 Key takeaways
4.14 Progress check
4.15 What’s coming up next?
5.01 Course Summary
5.02 About the End-of-Course Quiz
5.03 End-of-Course Quiz
5.04 Thank you for taking this course!
5.04 End of Course Survey
5.05 Congratulations
Professional accreditation
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate from the Agile Business Consortium, globally recognized by employers and professional bodies. This course awards 8 CPD points.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The course is self-paced, so you can work through it whenever suits you and take as long as you need. Your access continues for as long as your membership is active, so there’s no pressure to finish by a set date.
No. Our courses are designed to be accessible whatever your background. Each course has a difficulty level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) so you can choose what’s right for you, but there are no formal prerequisites to enrol.
Yes. On completing the course, you’ll earn a certificate endorsed by the Agile Business Consortium to add to your professional portfolio and share with your network or employer.
Each course is fully online and self-paced, made up of a mix of video lessons, practical activities, case studies and quizzes. You can learn at your own pace, on any device, wherever you are.