Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity is a self-paced online course delivered by University of California, Irvine (via Coursera). It costs free, eligibility limits, takes about 10 hours, and awards a shareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page)).
Free, eligibility limitsChecked on 29 September 2026
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 1 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 0.6 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 7 / 10
Provider learner rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 16915 ratings on provider page, as at 2026-09-29
Key facts
| Cost | Free, eligibility limitsCourse page showed 'Enroll for free' on 29 Sep 2026. Page data lists the course as not free (isCourseFree false) with the PREMIUM_GRADING model, which on Coursera means videos and readings can be studied free while graded assignments and the certificate sit behind the paid upgrade. Certificate price is not shown on the public page. Included in Coursera Plus. |
|---|---|
| Time | 10 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | shareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page)) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Self-management
Things to know
- Free access covers videos and readings; graded assignments and the certificate need the paid upgrade
- Coursera is moving many courses to preview only; check the enrol screen shows a free or no-certificate option before you start
- Certificate price is not published on the public page and varies by region
- Course launched in 2015; the page shows no recent update date
Summary
A short, practical course on planning your time, setting priorities, delegating and protecting your focus at work. It suits anyone who feels stretched by their workload and wants a simple system for getting the right things done on time.
You will be able to
- Plan work so it lines up with your personal and professional goals
- Recognise and get past common time management barriers
- Choose and use time management tools that fit how you work
- Delegate tasks and manage other people's expectations
- Prevent small problems from turning into crises
Modules
- Time Management Fundamentals And Planning
- Work-Life Balance And Delegation
- Effective Communication And Scheduling
- Focus And Productivity
Who it suits
Workers at any level who want to manage a heavy or changing workload more reliably.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- University of California, Irvine (instructor Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP)
- Hosted on
- Coursera (coursera.org)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity free?
- Yes, with conditions. It is free only under the provider's conditions: course page showed 'Enroll for free' on 29 Sep 2026. Page data lists the course as not free (isCourseFree false) with the PREMIUM_GRADING model, which on Coursera means videos and readings can be studied free while graded assignments and the certificate sit behind the paid upgrade. Certificate price is not shown on the public page. Included in Coursera Plus. Checked 29 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
- How long does it take?
- About 10 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a shareable certificate (paid), paid (price not shown on public page).
- Who is it for?
- Workers at any level who want to manage a heavy or changing workload more reliably.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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