Time Management, Planning and Organising
6 Credits (ECTS)
Time Management, Planning and Organising
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Module Description
This module provides a comprehensive overview of time management, planning, and organization, equipping participants with the essential skills to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Participants will gain an appreciation for the value of time and learn strategies for effective planning and organization to optimize their daily routines.
Through this module, participants will explore techniques for eliminating common time wasters, overcoming procrastination, and managing stress effectively.
By implementing proven time management principles and practices, participants will enhance their ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve their goals with greater ease and success.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess a
- pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
- Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Candidates wanting to improve their employability opportunities;
- Candidates wanting to progress to higher qualifications in the areas of management.
Career Paths
This programme aims to help you develop essential work skills and behaviours that are needed for you to secure and sustain meaningful employment, as well as to help you progress towards managerial positions.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
March/ April 2025
Additional Info
Reading for the entire Foundation Certificate in Management as presented in this brochure costs €1,500.*
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
*** For the price of individual modules, please contact the IDEA Academy team.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Develop an action plan for better use of time.
- Writing SMART(er) objectives.
- Delegate tasks.
- Prioritise tasks.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Introduction to time management.
- Objectives setting.
- Time management methods.
- Time Management Matrix.
- Meetings and time management.
- Delegation.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Writing SMART objectives.
- Delegate tasks.
- Prioritise tasks.
- Set personal agendas and business agendas
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.