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Time Management Essentials

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Professionals at all career stages examine practical productivity frameworks and workload planning across three modules in this five-day workshop. Delegates study time blocking, prioritisation matrices and scheduling from annual goals to daily task lists. Structured sessions cover stress management, emotional intelligence and established systems including the Pomodoro Technique, the Eisenhower Matrix and the ABCDE Method.

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Public courses in our cities

  • 26–30 Oct 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026London£3,360 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
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  • 18–22 Jan 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 22–26 Mar 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 24–28 May 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 23–27 Aug 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 25–29 Oct 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Because modern professionals face competing project deadlines, constant digital notifications and expanding administrative obligations across shifting operational environments, unmanaged workloads frequently generate chronic occupational stress, erode concentration and undermine strategic delivery. Establishing structured scheduling habits protects productive focus.

The curriculum introduces systematic methods for organising personal schedules and managing daily commitments. Delegates evaluate global productivity practices, the 1% improvement principle and tactical focus methods such as the 3-3-3 Method. They study the Pomodoro Technique, the Eisenhower Matrix and the ABCDE Method to categorise tasks by operational value.

Subsequent modules guide delegates from high-level annual planning down to granular daily to-do lists, incorporating time buffers for unexpected disruptions. Delegates explore stress resilience mechanisms, dietary habits, support networks and emotional intelligence techniques that sustain performance under sustained pressure.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain the finite nature of time and its direct influence on professional effectiveness
  2. Apply structured prioritisation, time blocking and goal-setting frameworks to workplace tasks
  3. Make sound decisions under workplace pressure while maintaining operational resilience and personal flexibility

Target competencies

  • Effective workload prioritisation
  • Professional and personal scheduling
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Stress resilience and flexibility
  • Self-reflection for continuous improvement

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Professionals seeking to improve time management and personal productivity at any career stage
  • Managers balancing competing operational deadlines with team leadership commitments
  • Aspiring trainees and new employees establishing foundational workplace habits

Training methodology

  • Interactive discussions, diagnostic self-assessments and practical exercises introduce core productivity models.
  • Delegates complete hands-on time-blocking and scheduling assignments, receiving instructor feedback to ensure workplace application.

Course modules

  1. Module 1

    Managing time and personal productivity systems

    • Productivity models and the 1% compound improvement principle
    • Global best practices for personal workflow and schedule management
    • Implementing the Pomodoro Technique for focused work intervals
    • Applying the Eisenhower Matrix to separate urgency from strategic importance
    • Categorising daily tasks using the ABCDE Method
    • Structuring daily deep work using the 3-3-3 Method
    • Additional productivity methodologies and tactical workload tools
  2. Module 2

    Structured scheduling from annual plans to daily lists

    • Establishing an overarching annual planning perspective
    • Allocating dedicated calendar blocks for operational tasks and administrative duties
    • Translating high-level objectives into actionable daily task lists
    • Incorporating scheduling buffers to manage unexpected disruptions
  3. Module 3

    Stress resilience, wellbeing and emotional balance

    • Recognising physiological symptoms and root causes of workplace pressure
    • Practical adaptation strategies and cognitive coping mechanisms
    • Impact of physical exercise, nutrition and rest on mental stamina
    • Building supportive professional networks and managing workload expectations
    • Developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation under deadline pressure

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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