TIME MANAGEMENT

Learn how to utilize your time and be more efficient
time-management Program Fee: $179.95
Registration is FREE. Our advisors are available to address your questions. Price quoted are in Canadian funds, per person, and does not include applicable taxes. Subject to change without prior notice.

 

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Is your workforce efficient?

Do you feel like you need an extra 2,3 or 4 hours a day to get your work done? Do you ever wonder how some people manage to find time to go to the gym, watch movies or go out with friends during the week? Time management strategies may help you get back on track.

NWSkills Online offers courses on topics such as timesaving strategies, prioritizing, ending procrastination and managing stress. Best of all, these courses won’t take you long to complete. You are just a few hours away from better work-life balance!

To get the Time Management Certificate, students will have to complete all fundamental courses plus electives accumulating at least 6 hours of training.

Admission Requirements:

  • Recommended CLB 7 (Canadian Language Benchmark)—Equivalent to IELTS 6 OR TOEFL 77-99
  • Have access to a device that meets the system requirements to use Northwest Skills Institute online courses.

Course Outline

Prerequisites

Course ID
Course Title
Est. Time
STU-1001
Greatest Day Ever
0.6

These courses are a tremendous opportunity for you to learn skills that are needed for employment in growing industries across the country. Your participation in these courses is a unique opportunity for you to set a path for success on your career journey.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Understand the value of this educational opportunity
  • Define the three steps to greatness
  • Explain the importance of certifications
STU-1002
How to Take a Course
0.8

The first page of a course is always the objectives page. The objectives page introduces the course and lists the learning objectives of the course.

This course explains how a course is structured and how you can interact with the course.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Describe the different sections of the screen in a course
  • Understand how to navigate through a course
  • Explain how to use a knowledge check
  • Describe how to use a drag and drop activity
  • Describe how to use an input box activity
STU-1003
How to Navigate the LMS
1

The learning management system (LMS) allows you to easily navigate your online education. Using the LMS, you can access learning paths, study guides, and assessments.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Understand how to use the LMS
  • Explain how to launch a course
  • Describe how to take an assessment
STU-1004
Tips for Succeeding in Online Learning
0.8

An online course is a great way to learn, but it is different from taking a class in a classroom. This course provides tips to help you succeed in an online learning environment.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Set a study schedule
  • List tips for retaining the information you have studied
  • List tips for taking quizzes

Time Management Courses

Course ID
Course Title
Est. Time
TIM-1001
Managing Your Time
0.9

Everyone makes choices about how they spend their time. While almost everyone feels like there’s not enough hours in the day, being busy and being productive are not the same thing. In this course, you’ll discover reasons for making wise time management choices.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Understand the importance of time management
  • Describe how being busy and getting things done are two different things
  • Describe the difference between urgent and important tasks
  • List reasons not to multitask
  • List ways to effectively manage your time
  • Describe what you need to do to be successful at time management
TIM-1002
Identifying Your Life Goals
0.9

If you’re wondering how to identify your life goals, then you’ve come to the right course. In this course, you’ll evaluate whether you’re currently spending your time on important or trivial tasks. You’ll also learn about the SMART method of goal-setting, as well as how to break down your goals into bite-sized chunks. Finally, you’ll discover tips that help you achieve your goals.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Evaluate which tasks you’re currently spending your time on
  • Determine whether your attention is on important or trivial matters
  • Explain how to create SMART goals
  • Describe how to break down a big goal into smaller chunks
  • Understand the importance of setting deadlines for your goals
  • Describe ways that help you achieve your goals
TIM-1003
Making a List and Checking It Twice
0.8

Say good-bye to sticky notes, stacks, and disorganization forever. When you start using a to-do list, you will be amazed at how more efficient, productive, and organized you are. In this course, you’ll learn about how to create several different types of to-do lists.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand why you need a list to effectively manage your time and priorities
  • Describe options for creating a list
  • Understand how to create a list
  • Describe how to use different types of lists
TIM-1004
Planning Your Day
1

If you want to succeed at time management, you need to plan. Deciding what you will do each day and when will launch you on the road to success. In this course, you’ll discover tips for planning your priorities on a daily basis.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the benefits of planning
  • Learn which type of planning systems works best for you
  • Discover how to use a planner
  • Understand the 80/20 rule
  • Describe how to determine your priority tasks
  • Describe how to create a daily plan
TIM-1005
Adopting Timesaving Strategies
0.8

Everyone has the same number of hours in a day, yet some people are able to accomplish so much more in that time. If you find yourself struggling to keep up with your never-ending to-do list, then take advantage of the timesaving strategies outlined in this course.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe timesaving strategies
  • Understand why you need to say no more often
  • List ways to help you stay focused on what you’re doing
  • Understand how to delegate the right way
  • Describe strategies for scheduling downtime
TIM-1006
Getting Organized
0.8

Managing your time well isn’t just about keeping track of your schedule and projects. It’s also about being organized. If you can’t find your keys, your other shoe, or your important paperwork, then how are you going to get anywhere on time – let alone manage a project? In this course, you’ll discover ways to organize your house, desk, and paperwork so that you can find anything you need at a moment’s notice.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify ways to declutter your home
  • Describe the process for sorting items
  • List ways to organize your desk
  • Understand how to keep track of paper
  • Describe the importance of organizing your thoughts
  • List ways to stay organized at the end of the day
TIM-1007
Ending Procrastination
0.8

If you’re putting off something for later that you can do today, chances are you’re procrastinating. In this course, you’ll discover what procrastination is and the ways that you can overcome it (starting now!).

By the end of this course, you will be able toL:

  • Define procrastination
  • Identify the signs of procrastination
  • Recognize the excuses for procrastination
  • List ways to overcome procrastination
TIM-1008
Taking Advantage of Technology
1

Technology can be a real timesaver when used responsibly. In this course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of technology without it taking over your life.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of using technology responsibly
  • Overcome the need to be in constant contact
  • List ways to manage technology
  • Describe how to keep email under control
  • List ways to get the most out of phone communication
  • Understand what the cloud is and how it works
  • Describe why you need to keep up with emerging technology
TIM-1009
When Time Gets the Best of You: Dealing with Stress
0.9

Many people feel overwhelmed and let stress get the best of them. In this course, you’ll discover how to combat the stress in your life in positive ways.

By the end of this course, you will be able toL:

  • Define stress
  • Understand the effects of stress
  • Recognize the causes of stress
  • Determine your stress levels
  • List positive ways to deal with stress

Registration is FREE. Our advisors are available to address your questions. Price quoted are in Canadian funds, per person, and does not include applicable taxes. Subject to change without prior notice.

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