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Time Management Training
This IIRSM approved Time Management training course has everything you need to take back control over your time. It will help you plan where you want to be and effectively manage your time so you can focus on getting there, whilst offering useful tips and strategies for avoiding distractions along the way.
4.6/5 based on 646 course reviews
Learning outcomes
- Learn to manage your time more effectively and become more efficient at work
- Learn about the 80/20 theory and how you can overcome it
- Provide actionable tips to others on how to manage their time more effectively
Covered in this course
Course contents
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- 1 Planning
- 2 Time-bandits
SECTION 1
The course begins by looking at ways to effectively plan and manage your time effectively. It helps you set long-term goals, which in turn help you create medium-and short-term steps to get there, stripping away anything which wastes your time.
The second half of the first section looks at some of the methods you can employ to help you prioritise your To-do list; from very simple to more advanced techniques for deciding which of your daily tasks take priority.
SECTION 2
The second section of the time management training course is all about those interruptions or periods of distraction which waste your time; we call them Time Bandits. The first half of this section looks at ways to deal with external time bandits – anything which originates outside of yourself and needlessly takes up your time.
The final half of this section looks at how to cope with internal time bandits – things which you do to waste your own time. This includes dealing with procrastination and why multitasking is a myth.
About this course
Managing time is important to any business, it is our most precious resource, and once it’s gone it can never be recovered. Yet despite this, we’re not very good at using it wisely. It’s estimated that as much as 80% of our time is spent dealing with trivial tasks, or simply wasted as we keep putting off that all-important work we should be doing.
This Time Management training course will equip you with the tools you need to take control over your time so you can spend longer doing the things that really matter, whether that is with time management best practices such as time blocking techniques or time-saving practices. It will teach you how to effectively plan your goals, manage your schedule, and avoid distractions and the pitfalls of procrastination. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to time management so this course offers a number of different tips and strategies for you to choose from, so no matter your working style, there’ll be something for you.
Presented by
Chris MillerThe importance of Time Management Training
It’s important that you comply with the law and understand the positive impact this training course can have on your organisation and employees.
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Time Management Training certificate
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Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Time Management Training course concludes with a 10 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questions guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Time Management Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
646 real user reviews
Really Interesting Course.
I really like the idea of categorising tasks and acting accordingly
Generic and contradictory
The core competencies of activity logs and planning were well presented. The rest was meaningless twaddle. The opening sentence is just wrong - Animals are time aware. The reward section is on the verge of becoming a time bandit!
Very pragmatic and practical guidance
A very good session on the things that waste time and how to tackle them. I found the present self and the future self a very good example and explanation
This was valuable training.
This will benefit myself and the team I work with.
Inconsiderate of neurodiversity
I understand that for some, these simple steps can be useful. However, I use many of the methods discussed and I still struggle with time management. I believe I have ADHD and I found the training patronising as it told me what to do that I'm already doing. The training didn't consider how neurodiversity may impact time management skills, or how different abilities might impact how someone is able to carry out tasks. I didn't think it was very inclusive. I think there also needs to be a section that explains how people with neurodiversity, where we can find specific support for our needs, and to explain how people can work with neurodiverse colleagues.
Good reminders
Good basic reminders about how to make the most of my day and setting goals.
inportant skill to master
Great
Relevant, but approach too narrow
Relevant topic, but training more suited to business environments than further education. Staff in education settings may not be afforded same opportunities to work away from main workplaces, cannot avoid disruptions to working days affecting time management performances.
Why is this training important?
Business benefits
This Time Management Training course is suitable for anyone and everyone as time management skills are not only essential at work but can also be used in day-to-day home life.
If you’ve ever found yourself rushing to meet rapidly approaching deadlines; or frantically flitting from one task to another putting out fires; or if you just don’t seem to have enough time to get everything done, then this course is for you.
Whether you need more time at work to further your career or more time at home to spend with family and friends, this course has something to help everyone find more time for the essential things.
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Frequently asked questions
Time management training can offer numerous benefits for individuals and organisations, including but not limited to:- Increased productivity and efficiency
- Reduced stress and burnout
- Improved work-life balance
- Greater sense of control and satisfaction
- Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving skillsNot training your staff to be time efficient could be a detriment to your business.
Pomodoro timer technique:Most of us have heard of techniques such as the Pomodoro timer which is a time management technique that works by working in intervals of 25 minutes in length and then separated by short breaks. This technique was coined in the 1980s by Francesco Cirillo and has been a popular way to improve productivity and focus.Other time management techniques:Numerous techniques can be used for time management. These include:- Prioritising tasks based on importance and urgency
- Creating a to-do list and breaking down large tasks into smaller ones
- Using a calendar or planner to schedule appointments, deadlines, and meetings
- Minimising distractions, such as email notifications or social media alerts
- Using time-tracking tools to monitor how time is spent
- Taking regular breaks to avoid burnout and maintain focus