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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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    • T

      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Payroll & HR Management

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Income Tax, Human Resources Software, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Quick Learning, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, English Language, Concision, Composure, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Communication, Planning, Vocabulary, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Columbia University

      Economics of Money and Banking

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • K

      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Desktop Support, Technical Communication, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Issue Tracking, Rapport Building, Patience, Empathy, Time Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Management, Change Control, Project Controls, Communication Planning, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Earned Value Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tableau Learning Partner

      Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Team Management, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Statement Analysis, Sales Management, Business Marketing, Business Planning, Innovation, Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Telecommuting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Markov Model, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Algorithms, Infectious Diseases, Data Mining

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Planning for Young Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Investments, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting, Loans, Finance, Insurance, Credit Risk

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Payroll & HR Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • IELTS Preparation: University of California, Irvine
    • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Economics of Money and Banking: Columbia University
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto

    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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