A time management training course is a short, practical programme that teaches staff to plan their work, set priorities and stop reacting to crisis after crisis. If you are comparing short-term management certificate courses, BOTI’s one-day course ends with a BOTI certificate of attendance. It is one of BOTI’s workplace essentials and personal effectiveness courses.
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Introduction: Time Management Training Course
Good personal time management matters in any workplace. People who use time management techniques well control their workload instead of spending each day reacting to one crisis after another. Their stress drops and their productivity rises, because they concentrate on the tasks that matter most to them and to the organisation.
This programme teaches those techniques in a practical way. Delegates build a set of skills that covers personal motivation, delegation, planning tools and crisis management. They also learn how to run meetings that are worth the time spent on them.
Who should attend
The course suits anyone who feels their day runs them, rather than the other way round. Examples include:
- administrators, personal assistants and office staff who juggle requests from several people;
- team leaders and new managers who need to plan their own work and delegate to others;
- specialists and professionals whose diaries are full of meetings and email;
- staff working in hybrid or remote teams who need a clear routine.
What delegates will be able to do
By the end of the day, delegates will be able to:
- set S.M.A.R.T. objectives and rank them by importance;
- use the 80/20 rule and the urgent-versus-important matrix to decide what to do first;
- plan a week with a productivity journal and break large tasks into manageable chunks;
- recognise why they procrastinate and apply practical ways to overcome it;
- organise their workspace, email and calendar to control the flow of work;
- delegate the right tasks to the right people and keep control of the outcome;
- decide whether a meeting is needed, and run it with a clear agenda when it is.
Recommended Prior Experience and Knowledge: Time Management Training Course
No prior experience or knowledge is needed. The course is presented in English.
Outline: Time Management Training Course
BOTI’s programme outline:
Component 1: Starting out
• Icebreaker activities
• Housekeeping and administration
• The parking area
• Programme objectives
Component 2: Setting objectives
• The 3 P’s
• S.M.A.R.T. objectives
• Prioritising your objectives
• Visualisation
Component 3: Prioritising your time and effort
• The 80/20 rule
• The urgent-versus-important matrix
• Assertiveness
Component 4: Planning carefully
• Creating your productivity journal
• Getting the most out of your productivity journal
• The glass jar: rocks, pebbles, sand and water
• Chunk, block and tackle
• Ready, Fire, Aim
Component 5: Tackling procrastination
• Why we procrastinate
• Nine ways to overcome procrastination
• Eat That Frog
Component 6: Crisis management
• When the storm hits
• Making a plan
• Executing the plan
• Key learnings
Component 7: Organising your workplace
• De-cluttering
• Controlling workflow
• Working with email
• Using calendars
Component 8: Delegating made easy
• When to delegate
• To whom should you delegate?
• How to delegate
• Keeping control
• The importance of full acceptance
Component 9: Setting a ritual
• What is a ritual?
• Building rituals around sleep, meals and exercise
• Examples of rituals
• Using rituals to make the most of your time
Component 10: Meeting management
• Deciding whether a meeting is necessary
• Using the PAT approach
• Building the agenda
• Keeping things on track
• Making sure the meeting was worthwhile
Component 11: Alternatives to meetings
• Instant messaging and chat
• Teleconferencing
• Email lists and online groups
• Collaboration applications
Component 12: Concluding
• Words from the wise
• Review of the parking area
• Key learnings
• Evaluations and completion of action plans
Delegation gets one component in this course. If your managers need more depth on it, BOTI also runs a separate one-day course, Delegation Skills Training.
Course duration and fees: Time Management Training Course
This is a one-day course. It is built around practical exercises, so delegates apply each technique to their own workload and leave with an action plan. Several formats are available:
- If your team needs more time to practise, take the two-day Essential Time Management Skills course.
- If you want a short online session, the Time Management and Focus in a Hybrid Workplace masterclass runs for three hours. It suits staff who can only attend part-time.
- If you need a programme built around unit standard 14342, see Time Management: Manage Time and Work Processes. Ask BOTI about its current status before you book.
Please contact BOTI for a quote for your group.
Short course or management certificate programme?
Many people searching for “management certificate programmes” want one of two things: a short course that builds a single skill quickly, or a longer qualification. This time management course is a short course. It runs for one day and ends with a BOTI certificate of attendance.
If you need a formal management qualification, BOTI offers longer routes:
- The Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor (SAQA ID 118740) is at NQF Level 5 and carries 240 credits[1]. The last date for enrolment is 31 December 2026[1]. Like other occupational certificates, it ends in an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), and the QCTO issues the certificate.
- The National Certificate: Generic Management (SAQA ID 59201) is a legacy Services SETA qualification. Its last date for enrolment is 30 June 2028[2].
Time management is a skill these longer programmes depend on. Many teams therefore start with the one-day course and move on to a qualification later.
Frequently asked questions
Do you get a certificate for the time management course?
Yes. Delegates who complete the one-day course receive a BOTI certificate of attendance. The course is a professional skills programme. It does not carry NQF credits.
Is this time management course a management certificate programme?
No. It is a one-day short course focused on one skill. If you need a formal management qualification, BOTI offers longer routes such as the Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor. Ask BOTI which route fits your team.
How long is the time management training course?
The course runs for one day. BOTI also offers a two-day version called Essential Time Management Skills, and a three-hour online masterclass on time management and focus in a hybrid workplace.
Can the time management course be done part-time or online?
Yes. The course can run live online. The three-hour online masterclass also suits staff who cannot be away from work for a full day. For groups, BOTI can run the training in-house at your premises.
Who should attend a time management course?
Anyone whose workload feels out of control can benefit. This includes administrators, personal assistants, team leaders, new managers and specialists with full diaries. No prior knowledge is needed.
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To book this course for yourself or your team, see Essential Time Management Skills (1 day), or request a quote. Call BOTI on 011 882 8853 or email [email protected]. Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
Sources
- Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor (SAQA ID 118740) – SAQA, 2026.
- National Certificate: Generic Management (SAQA ID 59201) – SAQA, 2026.
