This course provides a structured approach to improving personal productivity and time management, focusing on how organization impacts focus, efficiency, and long-term success. You’ll learn to optimize your workspace, structure tasks, and prioritize effectively using proven tools such as the Eisenhower Matrix and batch processing to reduce cognitive load.



Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization


Instructors: Julian Jenkins
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What you'll learn
Learners will prioritize work based on urgency and importance, leading to enhanced focus on goal-oriented tasks
Acquire skills to organize time efficiently, dedicating appropriate slots for different activities and maximizing productivity
Gain insights into the importance of workspace organization, reducing distractions and fostering a conducive work environment.
Apply strategies for effective data organization, reducing search time and supporting better decision-making.
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll learn how to maximize focus, efficiency, and decision-making by mastering organization and time management techniques. You’ll start by exploring workspace setup strategies that directly influence concentration and productivity, then extend these principles to task and priority management using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and batch processing. You’ll break down time management methods such as time blocking and the Pomodoro Technique to sustain momentum throughout the day. Finally, you’ll examine practical approaches for handling information overload in the digital era, empowering you to filter, process, and act on information effectively.
What's included
15 videos2 readings4 assignments
In this module, you’ll learn how to create effective short- and long-term plans, overcome common productivity challenges, and manage distractions that can derail your focus. You’ll develop strategies to maintain concentration, prevent burnout, and achieve a healthy work-life balance. The module concludes by helping you consolidate your learning, reflect on key takeaways, and create an actionable plan for sustaining productivity and well-being in the long term.
What's included
16 videos1 reading6 assignments1 peer review
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Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025
Excellent coverage and easy to incorporate information for finding balance in my life. Thank you so much.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
Amazing course! Useful information, well structured! Helped me to organize basically everything, turn my mess into a system! Loved it! Absolutely loved it!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025
Good Course Give all the info regarding productivity and time management. I don't think so after taking this course you need another video or course to learn about time management and productivity.
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