Saving Time by Setting Goals
Improve productivity with effective time management. Learn to align goals, prioritize tasks, and handle conflicting priorities for better work efficiency
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. <1 hourCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
None
About this course
When goals and targets seem to shift daily and there's never enough time to get everything done, it's hard to achieve goals consistently. Good time management will help you work smarter - not harder - so that you get more of the important things done in less time. The first step in working smarter is making sure you're going in the right direction. In this course, you'll learn how to accomplish more through effective time management. You'll learn why it's important to align your goals with your company's goals, and how to do it. You'll also learn how to differentiate between urgent and important tasks, how to pivot between conflicting priorities, and how taking the time to make improvements can save you time in the long run.
Learning objectives
- Discover the key concepts covered in this course
- Recognize the time management benefits of aligning your work with your manager's goals for you
- Identify elements of a tactical plan to ensure your activities are aligned with the goals that have been set for you
How it works
Expert-led videos
In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.
Why learn professional skills?
Stand out in your job search
Tech jobs require more than just tech skills. Professional skills like collaboration, leadership, and emotional intelligence help you stand out to hiring managers.Build towards the future
According to the World Economic Forum, employees that build analytical and critical thinking skills will become increasingly valuable to employers.Develop yourself (and your career)
These types of non-technical skills are transferable and can be helpful in any role throughout your career.
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Create professional projects you can share with recruiters to showcase your skills and experience.Job-readiness checker
Evaluate how well you meet the requirements for any job description based on your skills and experience.Certificate of completion
Earn a document you can share with your network to prove that you’ve completed this course.