Master Time Management - Tips For Efficiency & Productivity (Udemy.com)
Learn time management principles to boost your productivity, maximise your 24 hours, achieve your goals - get more done!
Created by: Peter Alkema
Last updated October 2025
What you will learn
- Personal mastery statements of intent and purpose that help you perform better and drive your transformation
- Burn your boats to overcome your plan B mindset and never miss or delay an important goal
- The power of 10 minutes to get organised by investing in future batches of short bursts of productivity
- How to get more done without needing more time even though everyone has the same 24 hours each day
- Become action minded when it matters most and when your team need you to drive action and momentum
- Powerful principles for productivity gains and getting things done that you can practice in this course
- Transform how you approach your goals through detailed tasks that ensure you always get your work done
- An ambitious goal requires you to cut off your own escape routes just like the Spanish naval commander
How it compares
Against the other 143 rated Udemy courses in Productivity on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 10% of them
- Reviews539#87 of 144 by number of reviews
- Length7.8 hourslonger than 88% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2025more recently than 66% of them
Course Description
"The course is full of practical tools to help anyone/professional, at any stage of the career to accelerate the productivity. I have learnt a lot in the programme." - Gcinashe M.
"Time management and working in teams was always hard for me but once I started managing my time and breaking bad excuse habits I started covering more work than expected and working in a team has proven to submit efficient work" - Linda T.
"I found this course insightful as I struggle with finding time due to the nature of my work. The "Power of 10" concept is something that I will be applying!" - Cameron C.
"Mind altering course! Can safely say that I will use the power of 10 minutes and "I will" more often to add value and to get things done." - Sumayyah S.
"Yes, this is exactly what I needed and it's a fresh point of view as opposed to some time management videos I've seen." - Sabrina R.
"Very inspiring course. It was very short, but that was actually beneficial for me. The addition of some practical exercises or examples as to how to overcome these limitations you address would be useful. The additional resources appear to be repeats of the course content, but were still very interesting. Really allowed me to view time management from a very different perspective." - Xanthe R.
"I feel energized and ready to conquer everything and anything" - Tshepiso
"I have learned some tools on how to prioritize my time and to use it more efficiently to attain my goals" - Butana
"I love this course" - Abdurrahman, "Peter is so good and well articulated and straightforward" - Nyede
This course will transform the way you think about your time and how you use it to get things done in your life. As the world has learnt to work from home, our work / life boundaries have blurred and increased our need for better time management. Whether you are tackling significant life goals or daily tasks there are principles and practices for everyone. Based on my own busy life of having 5 children, writing a best selling book and doing a PhD, I provide you with the insights that have helped me the most;
An ambitious goal requires you to cut off your own escape routes
Conquer the "Plan B mindset" and then you have no choice but to succeed
How to single-mindedly focus on delivering what you have promised
Commit to simple and personal statements of intent to lift your ambitions
Overcome enormous personal setbacks with the power of "I Will"
Unlock the power of shared accountability in teams and organisations
Create hours of quality time from well used bursts of 10 minutes
Get organised by investing in future batches of short bursts of productivity
Be the kind of person that make things happen
A constant filter on our leadership behaviours that balances progress with direction
Pursue good enough completion rather than unfinished perfection
The art of getting things done is quite simple when you break tasks down into actions
Move beyond the boundaries of time in how you maximise your 24 hours to achieve exponentially more than anyone else.
Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
539 Reviews
Peter Alkema
"What an amazing course! After finishing this course, I have confidence. Thank so much Dr Peter Alkema" ... "This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise"
I lead Digital Transformation & Architecture at ABB and I've been featured on CNBC Africa and won the Gartner CIO Of The Year in 2016. I founded and led the largest banking hackathon in South Africa which was published in 2019 as a case study by Harvard Business School.
I've taught over 100,000 students about technology, business, academics and self-development. In 2020 I completed my PhD at Wits University In Johannesburg. The study introduced a ground-breaking theory of Agile software development teams. My woodworking book was published in 2014 and has sold over 10,000 copies.
Olugbenga Gbadegesin: "Excellent delivery" / Lebogang Tswelapele: "This is what I have been longing for" / Paskalia Ndapandula: "Peter speaks with so much clarity" / Amantle Mangwedi: "It was straight to the point and the sections are cut into nice short segments which made it easier to go through" Kathy Bermudez: "Excellent material. Well organized..."
Werner van Wyk: "Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding" / Yvonne Rudolph "I really look forward to take everything i learned in action" / Josephine Mahlangu: "exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth"
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Reviews
By Anna Terzi on 9/4/2026
The three most useful insights I gained from the “Master Time Management – Tips For Efficiency & Productivity” course are: Prioritizing tasks effectively: I learned that not every task has the same level of importance or urgency. Focusing on high-priority activities helps me use my time more effectively and avoid spending too much time on less important tasks. Protecting focused work time: I learned the importance of setting aside uninterrupted periods for important work and reducing unnecessary interruptions, notifications, and communications. This can help me improve my concentration and productivity. Continuous reflection and improvement: I learned that regularly reviewing how I spend my time can help me identify time-wasting activities and improve my habits. Techniques such as time audits, journaling, and digital decluttering can create more mental space and help me stay organized.
By Brett Larsen on 1/15/2026
Started off with some decent information that I was glad to be learning. But then there were 2 tests that had over 200 questions each, most of which were either repetition of previous questions or something completely irrelevant to the learning material (why am I being asked what the presenter's favorite pen is during a test). After section 14, essentially there were nearly 20 sections of an ai voice saying the same things over and over again, followed by tests which mostly asked the same questions. This could have been much better for learning if it was just the first 14 sections with 10 question quizzes. It was something that started off as decent, then eventually became nearly unbearable.
By Progress Dube on 9/27/2025
It is a Good Course and I am learning a lot. The sudden change was unexpected though.I had finished the Course and Instructor was diligent to announce every progress made and when I reached the 100% mark, the Instructor somewhat decided to update the Course and somehow the new added content seems somewhat unrelated to the initial stages of the Course where the Instructor was talking about burning the boats and also emphasizing that he used traditional methods of productivity like pen and notebook then suddenly the Course the focus has shifted to AI and Digital Age. In my opinion the Instructor could have started an entirely new Course and could have titled it Tips for Efficiency and Productivity in the Digital Age instead of adding the new content to the existing Course
By Martha Nhende on 9/24/2025
This is a good match for me because i always want to do things to perfection and yet not meeting the targets as expected. The lessons on AI are really necessary for me to be able to plan my work effectively at the same time producing the expected results.
By Ndumiso Ntini on 9/24/2025
"Honestly, this course was a game-changer for me. The whiteboard lessons were super engaging and really helped me get to grips with what I wanted to achieve. The instructor's approach was really practical and easy to follow, and I loved how the course was structured to build on each lesson. I started noticing some pretty big changes in my mindset and productivity, and I felt way more confident in tackling my goals. If you're looking for a course that'll genuinely help you level up, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a shot
By Roseleen Munesu Nyaruwo on 9/23/2025
Learning about time management through the burn the boats concept has been truly empowering, as it emphasizes removing all alternatives that could lead to giving up. By fully committing to tasks and eliminating distractions or backup plans, I’ve realized that time is used more effectively, and goals are achieved with greater focus and determination. This mindset not only builds discipline but also creates a sense of accountability, making progress inevitable
By Lily Mupfumi on 9/22/2025
it is a good course for me, especially on the part of burning boats to conquer my plan B. I have learnt time management skills inorder to achieve my goals
By Nermin Džanko on 6/23/2025
First of all - your accent is great! About the course so far - I love that you don't rush your explanations and it is very obvious that this is something you truly are passionate about, and have spent a lot of time working on. If I can make a suggestion - there are too many questions on the test (203), so many of them are just repeated. It's not time wasted, but it would be better to shorten the test to 100 questions. I loved the examples of students that you've shown in the later parts of the course. It's inspiring to see young people take matters in their own hands, and, using the principles taught here, achieve what hey set their mind to.
By Ramkumar Thangaraj on 1/25/2025
Mastering in time management tips will definitely enhance my work-life success soon. The techniques namely "Burn the Boat, I Will, Prepare Better for 10 minutes techniques taught by the Instructor Mr. Peter Alkema are instrumental. It's my pleasure to take this kind of course will do magical change to be more confidence throughout the work-life. Thanks.
By Teresa Garbutt on 1/12/2024
Already I am seeing ways that I can improve my productivity. 'Good enough completion' will help me greatly with my workload, and I look forward to learning more about this later in the course. Thank you!
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