Full course description
Course summary:
Time is money, the saying goes, and lots of it gets lost in disorganization and disruption. We also deal with a constant barrage of technology, people, and tasks that can contribute to that disorganization. Many people find that they flit from one task to another, trying to get everything done, but often falling short.
In this course, you will learn how to make the most of your time by getting a grip on your workflow and office space, using your planner effectively, and delegating some of your work to other people.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Better organize yourself and your workspace for peak efficiency.
- Describe the most useful techniques for setting and achieving goals.
- Plan and schedule your time efficiently.
- Learn how to set priorities.
- Discover the ingredients for good decision-making.
- Learn what to delegate and how to delegate well.
- Take control of things that can derail your workplace productivity.
- Create order and get organized.
- Manage your workload.
Recommended background:
No additional background knowledge or skills are required for this course.
Course topics include:
- What Is Time Management?
- Setting Goals
- Planning Tips and Tricks
- Setting Priorities
- Making Decisions
- Delegating
- Scheduling
- Putting an End to Procrastination
- Creating Order
- Organizing Your Files
- Managing Your Workload
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, using content from Velsoft.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.