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What you will learn - Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
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Get BIG Savings with our Organizational Skills Online Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Personal Productivity
- Attention Management
- Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
- Developing Creativity
- Work-Life Balance
- Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp
- Creative Thinking and Innovation
- Project Management
1. Organizational Skills: Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
Good organizational skills can prove beneficial in many areas of life, including personal and business areas.
Organization skills can increase a person’s general productivity, project management, and can even affect his or her memory and retention skills. These skills are not acquired overnight – it will take a lot of hard work and practice. But with a little guidance and the right tools, anyone can learn how to stop hunting for missing things and become better organized with our Organizational Skills Online Short Course.
2. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
3. Personal Productivity: Banish Procrastination From Your Life Once And For All
Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most. This course will help you learn new ways to organize your time for a more productive life. It will also show you some techniques for rebalancing your energy levels. It's time to exhale stale, old ideas. And, inhale new inspiration for joyful living that produces quality outcomes.
4. Attention Management: Manage Distractions and Become More Focused
A distracted employee is a less effective employee. Employees who do not pay attention can waste valuable time and make careless mistakes. You will be more efficient at your job, make fewer mistakes, and be more productive overall.
Attention Management is a useful skill that allows managers to connect with their employees on an emotional level and motivate them to focus on their work. Our course will help you reach your personal and in turn company goals. You will gain valuable insight and strategies into what it takes to be more attentive and vigilant.
5. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
6. Developing Creativity: Inspire Your Creativity To Achieve Goals
Children have an innate creative ability when they are born, but for some reason adults can lose it along the way. You will move out of the mundane, be more curious, engage, and explore new ideas. Recognize creativity and be ready when it happens.
With our Developing Creativity course, you will learn how to remove barriers that block or limit your creativity. You will improve your imagination, divergent thinking, and mental flexibility. You will learn mind mapping, individual brainstorming, and when to recognize and look for what inspires you to be more creative.
Creativity and innovation will improve your chances of success in business and in life. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to inspire you and develop your creative mindset. By changing the way that you think and overcoming your fear of risk, you will improve your creativity and change your life. Implementing the guidelines in this module is the first step to forever changing your creative process.
7. Work-Life Balance: Balance Career and Home Life to Excel in Your Career
Having a balance between work and home life can be a challenge. With this challenge come great rewards when it is done successfully. By balancing a career with home life it will provide benefits in each environment. You will become healthier, mentally and physically, and you will be able to produce more career wise.
With a Work-Life Balance you will be managing your time better. Better time management will benefit all aspects of life; you will be working less and producing more. This course will show you how to focus on the important things, set accurate and achievable goals, and communicate better with your peers at work and your family at home.
8. Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp: Explore What Personal Efficiency Is All About
Like any other personal challenge, time management requires a customized system that works for you. This course will give you a number of organizational tools and techniques to consider. At the end of the course, you will have a personal productivity plan that you can apply right away.
To start this course, you’ll explore what personal efficiency is all about, as well as useful attitudes and skills that you might want to develop. Then, you’ll outline your vision statement, dreams, and goals. Next, you’ll learn about the 80/20 system, what characteristics your organizational system should have, how to design a functional workspace, and techniques for organizing your daily to-do items. You’ll also learn how to set up and maintain information management systems (both physical and virtual), prioritize tasks, create routines, and tackle procrastination. Finally, you’ll learn how to get organized at home.
9. Creative Thinking and Innovation: Develop Your Creative Side
While some people seem to be simply bursting with creativity, others find it a struggle to think outside the square. This course will teach you how to boost your creative juices.
In this course, you will identify ways to develop your creative side and build a creative environment. You’ll also learn a basic problem-solving process, individual creative thinking tools (such as the RAP model, shoe swap technique, mind mapping, metaphors, and toys), and team-based creative thinking tools (such as brainstorming, brainwriting, rolestorming, the stepladder technique, and slip writing).
10. Project Management: Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size.
This Project Management Online Short Course will give you an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools that they can use every day.
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Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
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The Organizational Skills 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Organizational Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Remove the Clutter
- Just do it
- You dont have to keep everything
- Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
- A place for everything and everything in it's place
Module Three - Prioritize
- Write it down
- Urgent / Important Matrix
- Divide tasks
- 80/20 rule
Module Four - Scheduling Your Time
- Have a master calendar
- Setting deadlines
- Remove or limit the time wasters
- Coping with things outside of your control
Module Five - To Do Lists
- Use a day planner
- Finish what you start
- Focus on the important
- Do quick tasks immediately
Module Six - Paper and Paperless Storage
- Find a system that works for you
- Make it consistent
- Make it time sensitive
- Setting up archives
Module Seven - Organization in Your Work Area
- Keeping items within arm's reach
- Only have current projects on your desk
- Arranging your drawers
- Organize to match your workflow
Module Eight - Tools to Fight Procrastination
- Eat that Frog!
- Remove distractions
- Give yourself a reward
- Break up large tasks
Module Nine - Organizing Your Inbox
- Setting delivery rules
- Folder and message hierachy
- Deal with email right away
- Flag and highlight important items
Module Ten - Avoid the Causes of Disorganisation
- Keeping everything
- Not being consistent
- Not following a schedule
- Bad habits
Module Eleven - Discipline is the Key to Stay Organised
- Stay within your systems
- Learn to say No
- Have organisiation be part of your life
- Plan for tomorrow, today
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Personal Productivity
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: Setting Goals
- Create SMART Goals
- Prioritising Your Goals
- Visualise your Goals
Section Three: The Power of Routines
- What is a Routine?
- Personal and Professional Routines
- Learning how to say No
- Six Ways to Simplify Your Life
Section Four: Scheduling Yourself
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Using a Productivity Journal
- Appointment Scheduling
- Task Scheduling
Section Five: Self Discipline
- Why We Procrastinate
- Negativity Buster
- There’s always tomorrow
Section Six: Tackling New Tasks and Projects
- Prioritising Tasks
- When to Delegate
Section Seven: Using Project Management Techniques
- Understanding Project Scope
- Creating a Plan
Section Eight: Creating a Workspace
- Choosing a Physical Layout
- Ergonomics Make Personal Economic Sense
Section Nine: Organising Files and Folders
- Managing the Paper Trail
- De-Clutter
Section Ten: E-Mail Mania
- Managing Email
- Using E-Mail Time Wisely
Section Eleven: Beating Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Attention Management
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Introduction to Attention Management
- What is Attention Management?
- Stop Thinking and Pay Attention!
- What is Mushin?
- What is Xin Yi (Heart Minded)?
Module Three - Types of Attention
- Focused Attention
- Sustained Attention
- Selective Attention
- Alternating Attention
- Attention CEO
- Attentional Blink
Module Four - Strategies for Goal Setting
- Listening to your Emotions
- Prioritising
- Re-Gating
Module Five - Meditation
- Beta
- Alpha
- Theta
- Delta
- Gamma
Module Six - Training your Attention
- Mushin
- Meditation
- Focus Execute
- Visualisation
Module Seven - Attention Zones Model
- Reactive Zone
- Proactive Zone
- Distracted Zone
- Wasteful Zone
Module Eight - SMART Goals
- The Three P's
- The SMART Way
- Prioritising
- Evaluating and Adapting
Module Nine - Keep Yourself Focused
- The One Minute Rule
- The Five Minute Rule
- What to do when you feel overwhelmed
Module Ten - Procrastination
- Why we Procrastinate
- Nine ways to overcome Procrastination
- Eat that Frog
Module Eleven - Prioritising your Time
- The 80 / 20 Rule
- The Urgent / Important Matrix
- Being Assertive
- Creating a Productivity Journal
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Developing Creativity
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is creativity?
- Lesson One: Divergent Thinking
- Lesson Two: Problem Solving
- Lesson Three: Imagination and Inspiration
- Lesson Four: Something Out of Nothing
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Three: Getting Inspired
- Lesson One: Introspection
- Lesson Two: Read More
- Lesson Three: Removing the Mental Block
- Lesson Four: Art Inspires Art
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Four: Beating Procrastication
- Lesson One: Get Rid of Clutter
- Lesson Two: Self-Imposed Limitations
- Lesson Three:Build on Small Successes
- Lesson Four: Don't Start at the Beginning
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Five: Improving Your Creative Mindset
- Lesson One: Open Mind
- Lesson Two: Do Not Judge
- Lesson Three: Positive Mindset
- Lesson Four: Ask Why?
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Six: Improving Your Creative Mindset
- Lesson One: Make Associations
- Lesson Two: Keep a Journal
- Lesson Three: Question Assumptions
- Lesson Four: Creative Confidence
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Seven: Curiosity
- Lesson One: Spark Your Curiosity
- Lesson Two: Curiosity is the Engine of Creativity
- Lesson Three: Engage
- Lesson Four: Ask Open-Ended Questions
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Eight: Take Risks
- Lesson One: Be Confident
- Lesson Two: Scared to Fall?
- Lesson Three: Fake It Till You Make It
- Lesson Four: Afraid to Be Judged
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Nine: Think Like a Child
- Lesson One: Daydream
- Lesson Two: Be Curious
- Lesson Three: Play Games
- Lesson Four: Experiment
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Ten: Environmental Factors
- Lesson One: Work Area
- Lesson Two: Additional Environments
- Lesson Three: Get Enough Sleep
- Lesson Four: Variables
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Eleven: Individual Brainstorming
- Lesson One: Generate A Lot of Ideas
- Lesson Two: Mind Mapping
- Lesson Three: Visualization
- Lesson Four: Organize and Bring Ideas Together
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Work-Life Balance
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Benefits of a Healthy Balance
- Why it's important
- Increased productivity
- Improved mental and physical health
- Increased morale
Module Three - Signs of an Imbalance
- Health risks
- Absenteeism
- Burnout
- Stress
Module Four - Employer Resources
- Offer more employee control
- Ask employees for suggestions
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Reward your staff
Module Five - Tip in Time Management
- The urgent/important matrix
- Learn to say no
- Stay flexible
- 80/20 rule
Module Six - Goal Setting
- The three p's
- SMART goals
- Visualization
- Prioritising your goals
Module Seven - Optional Ways to Work
- Telecommuting
- Job sharing
- Job redesign
- Flex time
Module Eight - At Work
- Leave home stress at home
- Break up large tasks
- Delegate
- Set accurate goals
Module Nine - At Home
- Leave work stresses at work
- Turn your phone off
- Take some "me" time
- Maintain your boundaries
Module Ten - Stress Management
- Exercise
- Eating well
- Getting enough sleep
- Self-assessment
Module Eleven - Working in a Home Office
- Setting up a home office
- Setting boundaries
- Dealing with distractions
- Make a schedule and stick to it
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment: Purpose
- Pre-Assignment: Steps
- Pre-Assignment: Images
Session 2: Understanding Personal Efficiency
- Defining Personal Efficiency
- In the Groove
- A Holistic Approach
- Time Management vs. Personal Productivity
Session 3: Developing the Right Attitude
- Useful Skill Sets
- Useful Attitudes
- Why Multi-Tasking is a Myth
Session 4: Laying the Foundation
- Creating a Personal Vision Statement
- Step One: Identifying Your Values
- Bringing It All Together
- Step Three: Put it all Together
- Making Connections
- Identifying Dreams and Setting Goals
- Getting Some Ideas
- SPIRIT
- Putting it All Together
Session 5: The Building Blocks of a Good Organizational System
- Pareto's Principle
- Characteristics of a Good Organizational System
- Building a Customizable System
Session 6: Creating the Right Environment
- Garbage Out!
- Step Two: Make an Action Plan
- Step Three: Get Started, Part One
- Step Three: Get Started, Part Two
- Step Four: Finish the Task
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part One
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part Two
- Re-Designing Your Workspace
- Setting up a Daily System
- Priority Tray
- The Incubator
- Sample Incubator
- Using the Incubator
- Using the Incubator Each Day
- Setting up a Filing System
- Four File Types
- Filing Tips
- Putting Everything Back Together
- Putting it in Action, Part 1
Session 7: Setting up your Virtual Environment
- Organizing Electronic Files
- Tips and Tricks
- Making Your E-Mail Program Work for You
- Commit to Your E-mail Program
- Take Some Training
- Set Up Folders
- Schedule Backups and Archives
- Automate What You Can
- Use Time-Saving Tools
- Exploring Applications
- Top Applications
Session 8: Setting up Your Information Management Center
- Key Components of a System, Part 1
- Key Components of a System, Part 2
- Case Study: Sarah the Salesperson
- Case Study: Walter the Writer
- Case Study: Edna the Executive Assistant
- Making Connections
- Lessons Learned, Part 1
- Lessons Learned Part 2
Session 9: Managing Information in Six Easy Steps
- GOPHER It!
- Processing E-Mail Messages
- Digging Donald out of the Hole
- Problem One
- Problem Two
- Problem Three
Session 10: Prioritizing Your Tasks
- The Urgent-Important Matrix
- Matrix Overview
- Quadrant 1: Urgent and Important
- Quadrant 2: Important but Not Urgent
- Quadrant 3: Urgent but Not Important
- Quadrant 4: Not Urgent and Not Important
- Putting Tasks in Their Place
Session 11: Saying No
- Techniques for Saying No, Part One
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Two
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Three
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Four
Session 12: Creating Routines
- Why Routines?
- Start of Day Routine
- End of Day Routine
- Dealing with E-mail
Session 13: Stopping Procrastination Now (Not Later!)
- Tackling Procrastination
- A Challenge to Change, Part 1
- A Challenge to Change, Part 2
- A Challenge to Change, Part 3
- A Challenge to Change, Part 4
Session 14: Applying Our Lessons at Home
- Meals
- Exercise
- Fun Stuff
- Children
- Chores
- General Organization
Session 15: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 9 - Creative Thinking and Innovation
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What Is Creativity And Innovation?
- Creativity And Innovation: A Breakdown
- What Am I?
- Know Your Creative Potential
Session 3: Individual Creativity
- Know Yourself
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Give Yourself Some Distance
- Give Yourself Time
- Organize Your Life
- Educate Yourself
- Boost Your Creative Juices
Session 4: Get Creative
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session 5: Developing The Right Environment For Creativity
- What Does A Creative Environment Look Like?
- Work In An Easy And Uninterrupted Concentration
- Make Sure You Have Everything You Need
- Take A Break When You Need To
- Make Your Creative Space Your Own Space
- Exercise And Eat Well
- Get Plenty Of Rest
- Clear Your Mind
- Summary
- Build Your Creative Environment
Session 6: Creativity And Innovation In Business
- The Role Of Creativity And Innovation In Business
- The Birth Of The Four Seasons: A Case Study
- Questions
Session 7: Where Does Creativity Fit Into The Problem-Solving Process?
- Problem-Solving Models
- Another Perspective For Creative Problem Solving
- Breaking Down The Model
- Keeping An Open Mind
- Solving Problems The "Right" Way
- Phase One
- Perception
- Definition
- Analysis
- Analysis As A Funnel
- Phase Two
- Creative Thinking Methods
- Brainstorming
- Checkerboard
- Research And Report
- Evaluation
- Decision Making
- Phase Three
- Planning
- Implementation
- Solution Planning Worksheet
Session 8: Defining The Problem
- Problem Identification
- Eight Essentials To Defining A Problem
- Rephrase The Problem
- Rephrasing Example
- Expose And Challenge Assumptions
- Use Facts
- Grow Your Thinking
- Shrink Your Environment Temporarily
- Practice Multiple Perspectives
- Turn It Upside Down
- Frame The Problem Purposely And Positively
- Tie It All Together
- Using The Power Of Eight
- Problem One
- Problem Two
- Problem Three
- Problem Four
Session 9: Creative Techniques
- The RAP Model
- RRRAAAP
- Case Study
- Summary
- The Shoe Swap Technique
- Breaking Down The Model
- Techniques For Success
- Walk A Mile
- Using Mind Mapping
- Advantages Of The Mind Map
- Creating A Mind Map
- Map It Out!
- Metaphors And Analogies
- Using Metaphors And Analogies To Express Ideas
- Make A Metaphor
- Situation/Solution Reversal
- Case Study
- Reverse It To Solve It
- Bring On The Toys!
- Draw Instead Of Write
- Use Objects
- Draw It Out!
Session 10: Encouraging Creativity In A Team
- About Brainstorming
- Creating Ground Rules
- Individual Brainstorming
- Plan It Out!
- Rolestorming
- Case Study
- Act It Out!
- The Stepladder Technique
- Stepladder Model
- Breaking Down The Model
- Brainwriting
- Steps To Brainwriting
- Advantages Of Brainwriting
- The Slip Writing Technique
- The Crawford Slip Writing Technique Model
- Breaking Down The Model
Session 11: Putting It All Together
- Nancy Clue And The Case Of The Software Upgrade
- Task
- Create Ideas And Choose Your Solution
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want To Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 10 - Project Management
Module One - Getting Study
Module Two - Key Concepts (Part 1)
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- What is a project manager?
Module Three - Key Concepts (Part 2)
- About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- The five process groups
- The nine knowledge areas
- The triple contraint
Module Four - Initiation (Part 1)
- Identifying your Stakeholders
- Assessing Needs and Wants
- Setting a SMART project goal
- Creating requirements and deliverables
Module Five - Initiation (Part 2)
- Creating a statement of work
- Completing the project planning worksheet
- Completing the project charter
Module Six - Planning (Part 1)
- Managing expectations
- Creating a task list
- Estimating time
- Estimating resources
- Estimating costs
Module Seven - Planning (Part 2)
- Building the work breadkdown structure
- Creating the schedule
- Creating a risk management plan
- Creating a communication plan
Module Eight - Planning Tools
- The Gantt Chart
- The Network Diagram
- Using a RACI Chart
- Going the extra mile: Microsoft Project
Module Nine - Executing the Project
- Establishing baselines
- Monitoring project progress
- Triple constraint reduction methods
Module Ten - Maintaining and Controlling the Project
- Making the most of status updates
- Managing change
- Monitoring risks
Module Eleven - Closing Out
- Preparing for closeout
- Celebrating successes
- Learning from project challenges
- Scope verification
- A final to-do list
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
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Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
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OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
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Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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- Organizational Skills
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- Developing Creativity
- Work-Life Balance
- Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp
- Creative Thinking and Innovation
- Project Management
1. Organizational Skills: Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
Good organizational skills can prove beneficial in many areas of life, including personal and business areas.
Organization skills can increase a person’s general productivity, project management, and can even affect his or her memory and retention skills. These skills are not acquired overnight – it will take a lot of hard work and practice. But with a little guidance and the right tools, anyone can learn how to stop hunting for missing things and become better organized with our Organizational Skills Online Short Course.
2. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
3. Personal Productivity: Banish Procrastination From Your Life Once And For All
Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most. This course will help you learn new ways to organize your time for a more productive life. It will also show you some techniques for rebalancing your energy levels. It's time to exhale stale, old ideas. And, inhale new inspiration for joyful living that produces quality outcomes.
4. Attention Management: Manage Distractions and Become More Focused
A distracted employee is a less effective employee. Employees who do not pay attention can waste valuable time and make careless mistakes. You will be more efficient at your job, make fewer mistakes, and be more productive overall.
Attention Management is a useful skill that allows managers to connect with their employees on an emotional level and motivate them to focus on their work. Our course will help you reach your personal and in turn company goals. You will gain valuable insight and strategies into what it takes to be more attentive and vigilant.
5. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
6. Developing Creativity: Inspire Your Creativity To Achieve Goals
Children have an innate creative ability when they are born, but for some reason adults can lose it along the way. You will move out of the mundane, be more curious, engage, and explore new ideas. Recognize creativity and be ready when it happens.
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7. Work-Life Balance: Balance Career and Home Life to Excel in Your Career
Having a balance between work and home life can be a challenge. With this challenge come great rewards when it is done successfully. By balancing a career with home life it will provide benefits in each environment. You will become healthier, mentally and physically, and you will be able to produce more career wise.
With a Work-Life Balance you will be managing your time better. Better time management will benefit all aspects of life; you will be working less and producing more. This course will show you how to focus on the important things, set accurate and achievable goals, and communicate better with your peers at work and your family at home.
8. Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp: Explore What Personal Efficiency Is All About
Like any other personal challenge, time management requires a customized system that works for you. This course will give you a number of organizational tools and techniques to consider. At the end of the course, you will have a personal productivity plan that you can apply right away.
To start this course, you’ll explore what personal efficiency is all about, as well as useful attitudes and skills that you might want to develop. Then, you’ll outline your vision statement, dreams, and goals. Next, you’ll learn about the 80/20 system, what characteristics your organizational system should have, how to design a functional workspace, and techniques for organizing your daily to-do items. You’ll also learn how to set up and maintain information management systems (both physical and virtual), prioritize tasks, create routines, and tackle procrastination. Finally, you’ll learn how to get organized at home.
9. Creative Thinking and Innovation: Develop Your Creative Side
While some people seem to be simply bursting with creativity, others find it a struggle to think outside the square. This course will teach you how to boost your creative juices.
In this course, you will identify ways to develop your creative side and build a creative environment. You’ll also learn a basic problem-solving process, individual creative thinking tools (such as the RAP model, shoe swap technique, mind mapping, metaphors, and toys), and team-based creative thinking tools (such as brainstorming, brainwriting, rolestorming, the stepladder technique, and slip writing).
10. Project Management: Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size.
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The Organizational Skills 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Organizational Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Remove the Clutter
- Just do it
- You dont have to keep everything
- Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
- A place for everything and everything in it's place
Module Three - Prioritize
- Write it down
- Urgent / Important Matrix
- Divide tasks
- 80/20 rule
Module Four - Scheduling Your Time
- Have a master calendar
- Setting deadlines
- Remove or limit the time wasters
- Coping with things outside of your control
Module Five - To Do Lists
- Use a day planner
- Finish what you start
- Focus on the important
- Do quick tasks immediately
Module Six - Paper and Paperless Storage
- Find a system that works for you
- Make it consistent
- Make it time sensitive
- Setting up archives
Module Seven - Organization in Your Work Area
- Keeping items within arm's reach
- Only have current projects on your desk
- Arranging your drawers
- Organize to match your workflow
Module Eight - Tools to Fight Procrastination
- Eat that Frog!
- Remove distractions
- Give yourself a reward
- Break up large tasks
Module Nine - Organizing Your Inbox
- Setting delivery rules
- Folder and message hierachy
- Deal with email right away
- Flag and highlight important items
Module Ten - Avoid the Causes of Disorganisation
- Keeping everything
- Not being consistent
- Not following a schedule
- Bad habits
Module Eleven - Discipline is the Key to Stay Organised
- Stay within your systems
- Learn to say No
- Have organisiation be part of your life
- Plan for tomorrow, today
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Personal Productivity
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: Setting Goals
- Create SMART Goals
- Prioritising Your Goals
- Visualise your Goals
Section Three: The Power of Routines
- What is a Routine?
- Personal and Professional Routines
- Learning how to say No
- Six Ways to Simplify Your Life
Section Four: Scheduling Yourself
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Using a Productivity Journal
- Appointment Scheduling
- Task Scheduling
Section Five: Self Discipline
- Why We Procrastinate
- Negativity Buster
- There’s always tomorrow
Section Six: Tackling New Tasks and Projects
- Prioritising Tasks
- When to Delegate
Section Seven: Using Project Management Techniques
- Understanding Project Scope
- Creating a Plan
Section Eight: Creating a Workspace
- Choosing a Physical Layout
- Ergonomics Make Personal Economic Sense
Section Nine: Organising Files and Folders
- Managing the Paper Trail
- De-Clutter
Section Ten: E-Mail Mania
- Managing Email
- Using E-Mail Time Wisely
Section Eleven: Beating Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Attention Management
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Introduction to Attention Management
- What is Attention Management?
- Stop Thinking and Pay Attention!
- What is Mushin?
- What is Xin Yi (Heart Minded)?
Module Three - Types of Attention
- Focused Attention
- Sustained Attention
- Selective Attention
- Alternating Attention
- Attention CEO
- Attentional Blink
Module Four - Strategies for Goal Setting
- Listening to your Emotions
- Prioritising
- Re-Gating
Module Five - Meditation
- Beta
- Alpha
- Theta
- Delta
- Gamma
Module Six - Training your Attention
- Mushin
- Meditation
- Focus Execute
- Visualisation
Module Seven - Attention Zones Model
- Reactive Zone
- Proactive Zone
- Distracted Zone
- Wasteful Zone
Module Eight - SMART Goals
- The Three P's
- The SMART Way
- Prioritising
- Evaluating and Adapting
Module Nine - Keep Yourself Focused
- The One Minute Rule
- The Five Minute Rule
- What to do when you feel overwhelmed
Module Ten - Procrastination
- Why we Procrastinate
- Nine ways to overcome Procrastination
- Eat that Frog
Module Eleven - Prioritising your Time
- The 80 / 20 Rule
- The Urgent / Important Matrix
- Being Assertive
- Creating a Productivity Journal
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Developing Creativity
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is creativity?
- Lesson One: Divergent Thinking
- Lesson Two: Problem Solving
- Lesson Three: Imagination and Inspiration
- Lesson Four: Something Out of Nothing
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Three: Getting Inspired
- Lesson One: Introspection
- Lesson Two: Read More
- Lesson Three: Removing the Mental Block
- Lesson Four: Art Inspires Art
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Four: Beating Procrastication
- Lesson One: Get Rid of Clutter
- Lesson Two: Self-Imposed Limitations
- Lesson Three:Build on Small Successes
- Lesson Four: Don't Start at the Beginning
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Five: Improving Your Creative Mindset
- Lesson One: Open Mind
- Lesson Two: Do Not Judge
- Lesson Three: Positive Mindset
- Lesson Four: Ask Why?
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Six: Improving Your Creative Mindset
- Lesson One: Make Associations
- Lesson Two: Keep a Journal
- Lesson Three: Question Assumptions
- Lesson Four: Creative Confidence
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Seven: Curiosity
- Lesson One: Spark Your Curiosity
- Lesson Two: Curiosity is the Engine of Creativity
- Lesson Three: Engage
- Lesson Four: Ask Open-Ended Questions
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Eight: Take Risks
- Lesson One: Be Confident
- Lesson Two: Scared to Fall?
- Lesson Three: Fake It Till You Make It
- Lesson Four: Afraid to Be Judged
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Nine: Think Like a Child
- Lesson One: Daydream
- Lesson Two: Be Curious
- Lesson Three: Play Games
- Lesson Four: Experiment
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Ten: Environmental Factors
- Lesson One: Work Area
- Lesson Two: Additional Environments
- Lesson Three: Get Enough Sleep
- Lesson Four: Variables
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Eleven: Individual Brainstorming
- Lesson One: Generate A Lot of Ideas
- Lesson Two: Mind Mapping
- Lesson Three: Visualization
- Lesson Four: Organize and Bring Ideas Together
- Lesson Five: Case Study
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Work-Life Balance
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Benefits of a Healthy Balance
- Why it's important
- Increased productivity
- Improved mental and physical health
- Increased morale
Module Three - Signs of an Imbalance
- Health risks
- Absenteeism
- Burnout
- Stress
Module Four - Employer Resources
- Offer more employee control
- Ask employees for suggestions
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Reward your staff
Module Five - Tip in Time Management
- The urgent/important matrix
- Learn to say no
- Stay flexible
- 80/20 rule
Module Six - Goal Setting
- The three p's
- SMART goals
- Visualization
- Prioritising your goals
Module Seven - Optional Ways to Work
- Telecommuting
- Job sharing
- Job redesign
- Flex time
Module Eight - At Work
- Leave home stress at home
- Break up large tasks
- Delegate
- Set accurate goals
Module Nine - At Home
- Leave work stresses at work
- Turn your phone off
- Take some "me" time
- Maintain your boundaries
Module Ten - Stress Management
- Exercise
- Eating well
- Getting enough sleep
- Self-assessment
Module Eleven - Working in a Home Office
- Setting up a home office
- Setting boundaries
- Dealing with distractions
- Make a schedule and stick to it
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment: Purpose
- Pre-Assignment: Steps
- Pre-Assignment: Images
Session 2: Understanding Personal Efficiency
- Defining Personal Efficiency
- In the Groove
- A Holistic Approach
- Time Management vs. Personal Productivity
Session 3: Developing the Right Attitude
- Useful Skill Sets
- Useful Attitudes
- Why Multi-Tasking is a Myth
Session 4: Laying the Foundation
- Creating a Personal Vision Statement
- Step One: Identifying Your Values
- Bringing It All Together
- Step Three: Put it all Together
- Making Connections
- Identifying Dreams and Setting Goals
- Getting Some Ideas
- SPIRIT
- Putting it All Together
Session 5: The Building Blocks of a Good Organizational System
- Pareto's Principle
- Characteristics of a Good Organizational System
- Building a Customizable System
Session 6: Creating the Right Environment
- Garbage Out!
- Step Two: Make an Action Plan
- Step Three: Get Started, Part One
- Step Three: Get Started, Part Two
- Step Four: Finish the Task
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part One
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part Two
- Re-Designing Your Workspace
- Setting up a Daily System
- Priority Tray
- The Incubator
- Sample Incubator
- Using the Incubator
- Using the Incubator Each Day
- Setting up a Filing System
- Four File Types
- Filing Tips
- Putting Everything Back Together
- Putting it in Action, Part 1
Session 7: Setting up your Virtual Environment
- Organizing Electronic Files
- Tips and Tricks
- Making Your E-Mail Program Work for You
- Commit to Your E-mail Program
- Take Some Training
- Set Up Folders
- Schedule Backups and Archives
- Automate What You Can
- Use Time-Saving Tools
- Exploring Applications
- Top Applications
Session 8: Setting up Your Information Management Center
- Key Components of a System, Part 1
- Key Components of a System, Part 2
- Case Study: Sarah the Salesperson
- Case Study: Walter the Writer
- Case Study: Edna the Executive Assistant
- Making Connections
- Lessons Learned, Part 1
- Lessons Learned Part 2
Session 9: Managing Information in Six Easy Steps
- GOPHER It!
- Processing E-Mail Messages
- Digging Donald out of the Hole
- Problem One
- Problem Two
- Problem Three
Session 10: Prioritizing Your Tasks
- The Urgent-Important Matrix
- Matrix Overview
- Quadrant 1: Urgent and Important
- Quadrant 2: Important but Not Urgent
- Quadrant 3: Urgent but Not Important
- Quadrant 4: Not Urgent and Not Important
- Putting Tasks in Their Place
Session 11: Saying No
- Techniques for Saying No, Part One
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Two
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Three
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Four
Session 12: Creating Routines
- Why Routines?
- Start of Day Routine
- End of Day Routine
- Dealing with E-mail
Session 13: Stopping Procrastination Now (Not Later!)
- Tackling Procrastination
- A Challenge to Change, Part 1
- A Challenge to Change, Part 2
- A Challenge to Change, Part 3
- A Challenge to Change, Part 4
Session 14: Applying Our Lessons at Home
- Meals
- Exercise
- Fun Stuff
- Children
- Chores
- General Organization
Session 15: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 9 - Creative Thinking and Innovation
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What Is Creativity And Innovation?
- Creativity And Innovation: A Breakdown
- What Am I?
- Know Your Creative Potential
Session 3: Individual Creativity
- Know Yourself
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Give Yourself Some Distance
- Give Yourself Time
- Organize Your Life
- Educate Yourself
- Boost Your Creative Juices
Session 4: Get Creative
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session 5: Developing The Right Environment For Creativity
- What Does A Creative Environment Look Like?
- Work In An Easy And Uninterrupted Concentration
- Make Sure You Have Everything You Need
- Take A Break When You Need To
- Make Your Creative Space Your Own Space
- Exercise And Eat Well
- Get Plenty Of Rest
- Clear Your Mind
- Summary
- Build Your Creative Environment
Session 6: Creativity And Innovation In Business
- The Role Of Creativity And Innovation In Business
- The Birth Of The Four Seasons: A Case Study
- Questions
Session 7: Where Does Creativity Fit Into The Problem-Solving Process?
- Problem-Solving Models
- Another Perspective For Creative Problem Solving
- Breaking Down The Model
- Keeping An Open Mind
- Solving Problems The "Right" Way
- Phase One
- Perception
- Definition
- Analysis
- Analysis As A Funnel
- Phase Two
- Creative Thinking Methods
- Brainstorming
- Checkerboard
- Research And Report
- Evaluation
- Decision Making
- Phase Three
- Planning
- Implementation
- Solution Planning Worksheet
Session 8: Defining The Problem
- Problem Identification
- Eight Essentials To Defining A Problem
- Rephrase The Problem
- Rephrasing Example
- Expose And Challenge Assumptions
- Use Facts
- Grow Your Thinking
- Shrink Your Environment Temporarily
- Practice Multiple Perspectives
- Turn It Upside Down
- Frame The Problem Purposely And Positively
- Tie It All Together
- Using The Power Of Eight
- Problem One
- Problem Two
- Problem Three
- Problem Four
Session 9: Creative Techniques
- The RAP Model
- RRRAAAP
- Case Study
- Summary
- The Shoe Swap Technique
- Breaking Down The Model
- Techniques For Success
- Walk A Mile
- Using Mind Mapping
- Advantages Of The Mind Map
- Creating A Mind Map
- Map It Out!
- Metaphors And Analogies
- Using Metaphors And Analogies To Express Ideas
- Make A Metaphor
- Situation/Solution Reversal
- Case Study
- Reverse It To Solve It
- Bring On The Toys!
- Draw Instead Of Write
- Use Objects
- Draw It Out!
Session 10: Encouraging Creativity In A Team
- About Brainstorming
- Creating Ground Rules
- Individual Brainstorming
- Plan It Out!
- Rolestorming
- Case Study
- Act It Out!
- The Stepladder Technique
- Stepladder Model
- Breaking Down The Model
- Brainwriting
- Steps To Brainwriting
- Advantages Of Brainwriting
- The Slip Writing Technique
- The Crawford Slip Writing Technique Model
- Breaking Down The Model
Session 11: Putting It All Together
- Nancy Clue And The Case Of The Software Upgrade
- Task
- Create Ideas And Choose Your Solution
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want To Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 10 - Project Management
Module One - Getting Study
Module Two - Key Concepts (Part 1)
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- What is a project manager?
Module Three - Key Concepts (Part 2)
- About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- The five process groups
- The nine knowledge areas
- The triple contraint
Module Four - Initiation (Part 1)
- Identifying your Stakeholders
- Assessing Needs and Wants
- Setting a SMART project goal
- Creating requirements and deliverables
Module Five - Initiation (Part 2)
- Creating a statement of work
- Completing the project planning worksheet
- Completing the project charter
Module Six - Planning (Part 1)
- Managing expectations
- Creating a task list
- Estimating time
- Estimating resources
- Estimating costs
Module Seven - Planning (Part 2)
- Building the work breadkdown structure
- Creating the schedule
- Creating a risk management plan
- Creating a communication plan
Module Eight - Planning Tools
- The Gantt Chart
- The Network Diagram
- Using a RACI Chart
- Going the extra mile: Microsoft Project
Module Nine - Executing the Project
- Establishing baselines
- Monitoring project progress
- Triple constraint reduction methods
Module Ten - Maintaining and Controlling the Project
- Making the most of status updates
- Managing change
- Monitoring risks
Module Eleven - Closing Out
- Preparing for closeout
- Celebrating successes
- Learning from project challenges
- Scope verification
- A final to-do list
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
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Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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