Introduction
In busy office environments, managing time efficiently is essential for keeping operations smooth, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high performance. This course provides practical tools and techniques to help office staff, secretaries, and administrative professionals increase productivity, stay organized, and manage their workload with confidence. Participants will learn how to plan effectively, reduce wasted time, handle interruptions, and maintain focus throughout the workday. By mastering these skills, they can improve efficiency, reduce stress, and contribute more effectively to team and organizational goals.
Course Outline
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Module 1
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Module 2
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Module 3
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Module 4
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Module 5
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Course Objectives
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Target Audience
Taking Charge of Your Time
- What’s really stealing your time?
- Daily habits that drain energy.
- Time audit exercise: where your time goes.
- How productive people think.
- Quick wins to regain control.
Planning and Prioritizing with Confidence
- Easy ways to plan your day.
- Prioritization made simple: urgent vs. important.
- The 1-3-5 rule and time-blocking.
- Handling last-minute changes.
- Keeping a weekly task overview.
Tools for Getting Things Done
- How to use calendars, task lists, and reminders.
- Email control and inbox zero basics.
- Free tools to organize your work (Trello, MS To Do).
- Scheduling tips that actually work.
- Choosing tools that match your work style.
Staying Focused and Avoiding Burnout
- Focus strategies for busy offices.
- Beating procrastination without stress.
- Managing energy, not just time.
- Setting boundaries to avoid overload.
- Saying “no” professionally.
Working Smarter as a Team
- Aligning tasks with team priorities.
- Coordinating schedules and shared deadlines.
- Delegating without confusion.
- Keeping others productive without micromanaging.
- Simple ways to improve teamwork and flow.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Spot common time-wasting habits and fix them quickly.
- Sort tasks by priority and handle urgent items with ease.
- Use simple tools to plan your day and track your work.
- Keep focus and avoid distractions throughout the day.
- Stay on top of deadlines without feeling overwhelmed.
- Make daily routines that support long-term efficiency.
This course is ideal for:
- Office staff and administrative assistants
- Personal and executive secretaries
- Clerical and support personnel
- Team coordinators and junior executives
- Anyone looking to get more done in less time
Course Schedule & Fees
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Kuala Lumpur
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Singapore
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Amsterdam
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Online
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Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 19/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 |
| 30/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 |
| 25/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 |
| 22/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 |
| 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 |
| 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
| 04/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 29/12/2025 |
| 19/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 13/05/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 05/08/2025 |
| 02/09/2025 | 30/09/2025 | 28/10/2025 | 25/11/2025 |
| 23/12/2025 | 20/01/2026 | 17/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
