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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity by University of California, Irvine

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About the Course

This course is for professionals, project managers, administrative assistants, and anyone seeking to enhance their personal and professional productivity. You will gain and apply knowledge of personal and professional awareness, organization, and commitment. Learn to use tools, methods, and techniques in goal setting, prioritization, scheduling, and delegation to overcome time management challenges and enhance productivity. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals. 2. Recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management. 3. Identify specific time management tools (e.g., digital calendars, task management apps) and use them effectively. 4. Manage resources both effectively and efficiently. 5. Keep your sense of perspective to prevent and manage crises. 6. Delegate effectively. 7. Manage expectations and say “No” when appropriate. To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of workplace organization and a desire to improve personal efficiency....

Top reviews

NC

May 17, 2020

Most of the time I am unable to manage the time due to involvement in the non-productive works. This Course has given me to define urgent and important work in personal and professional work.

LM

Oct 20, 2020

This course is so much help to me because I was so unproductive. But now, I will work hard in making my time valuable and not go into waste. Thank you so much Coursera and also to the professor!

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By Mohamed M M E

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May 11, 2019

It's very useful and more wonderful. Thanks a lot

By Deleted A

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Sep 29, 2016

Loved the course. Quite soft but very interesting

By Barbara W

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Jan 18, 2016

A lot of good information in a condensed fashion!

By Adrian C

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Oct 8, 2015

It made aware of some of my task planning issues.

By Rogelio M C

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Sep 18, 2015

Very useful with easy to follow steps and advice.

By Marcia W

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Dec 11, 2025

Excellent material. Easy to implement right away

By Juan M G

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Mar 30, 2025

Muy buen curso. Concreto y sencillo de entender.

By Sara B

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Dec 27, 2022

the best curse ever it was simple and intersting

By Ngọc A P

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Sep 20, 2021

Amazing! Really helpful. Cant wait to learn more

By Remo A

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Feb 8, 2021

Very concise, relevant and easily doable course.

By Mohammed H A

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Oct 31, 2020

i binfat alot of experiance to work and workteam

By Swetlana F

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Aug 3, 2020

Short but very practical and informative course

By Manju N T

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Jul 10, 2020

Thank you for your informative information to me

By Ummey R

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Jun 3, 2020

This course really well explained and organized.

By pratik

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Jun 1, 2020

It was a good experiance to complete this course

By LAXMIKANT M S

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May 27, 2020

Excellent Content to learn about time management

By Arpit K G

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May 9, 2020

A precise course that really fits its defination

By Vipparti V N S S

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May 6, 2020

i really liked the notes at the end of each week

By Bhagwat k S

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Mar 4, 2018

Thanks for providing this important information.

By Alex P M

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Oct 27, 2016

Muy buen curso, es de mucha utilidad y practico.

By Eduardo A

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Oct 21, 2015

I really like this course and learn many things.

By Vindhya R

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Oct 8, 2015

Wonderful insights and practical tips suggested.

By Dimitri F

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Sep 23, 2015

Basics of time management but still interesting.

By Lavinia R

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Oct 5, 2025

very insightful, even for a senior professional

By Gayle N

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Feb 10, 2024

I am able to manage my time better than before.