Productivity Machine: Time Management & Productivity Hacks (Udemy.com)
Productivity & Time Management Strategies for Goal Setting, Eliminating Distractions, & Building Habits for Success.
Created by: Patrick Dang
Last updated August 2021
Our take
Based on the ratings of 36,845 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in August 2021. No course pays to be reviewed.
Patrick Dang is a sales trainer who started his career at Oracle, and this is a short, talk-led course about productivity as a mindset. It runs about 2.3 hours across 19 lectures in six sections: foundations and goal setting, mindset, tactics, pitfalls, and a short closing section called One Life. There are no quizzes. It is aimed at people who feel too busy or struggle to follow through on goals, and it works best as a first nudge rather than a toolkit.
Ratings are strongly positive. About 32,000 of the 36,845 ratings are four or five stars. Reviewers like his real-life stories and the simple idea of doing the most important task first, while energy is high. One calls it the best time management course they have taken. The complaints repeat, though. Low-star reviewers say too much airtime goes to his own success story, that the advice is thin and full of platitudes, and that he repeats himself. A few found the style young and hard to relate to as working adults. One experienced reviewer found it too long.
The course was last updated in August 2021, but the ideas do not depend on any software, so the age matters little. It is a lighter, more motivational pick than a tactics-first class. Choose it if you want a push and a way to think about priorities in a couple of hours. If you want detailed systems and step by step methods, look at the other options beside it.
Pros
- Short at about 2.3 hours, so it is easy to finish in a couple of sittings
- Instructor shares real-life stories that some reviewers find relatable and engaging
- Clear takeaway to do the most important task first while energy is high
- About 32,000 of 36,845 ratings are four or five stars
Cons
- Low-star reviewers say much of it is the instructor's own success story, not tactics
- No quizzes or tests, so nothing checks or applies the material
- Reviewers call the advice thin, and some found it repetitive or too long
Loved the course best one I have done so far on Time Management and Productivity. It would be a great presentation in my organization
Listed for all levels. Suits beginners and the overwhelmed; anyone who knows time management basics may find it repetitive.
What you will learn
- Students will learn the PROVEN Productivity Machine Methodology to get MORE done in LESS time
- The most effective way to manage your time in your personal and professional career
- How to set crystal clear goals and develop a step by step plan of execution
- How to be productive in every aspect of your life from work, family, friends, health, and hobbies
- The best way to hyper focus on your most important task while eliminating any distractions
- How to live an extraordinary life doing the things that matter most to you
Course content
6 sections · 19 lectures · 2.3 hours of video
- 1Welcome to Productivity Machine 1 free preview1 lecture · 10 min
- 2Productivity Foundations & Goal Setting 2 free previews5 lectures · 42 min
- 3Productivity Mindset3 lectures · 22 min
- 4Productivity Tactics 1 free preview4 lectures · 29 min
- 5Productivity Pitfalls4 lectures · 25 min
- 6One Life2 lectures · 12 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- People who want to get more done in less time and apply these skills in your personal and professional career
- Professionals who want to be more productive with the hours they work
- Anyone who feels overwhelmed with being too "busy"
- People who have challenges following through with their goals
What you need before you start
- An open mind to learn and apply new skills
- The drive to be the very best version of you that you can be
How it compares
Against the other 143 rated Udemy courses in Productivity on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 50% of them
- Reviews36,845#3 of 144 by number of reviews
- Length2.3 hourslonger than 56% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2021earlier than 70% of them
Course Description
WANT TO GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME?
No matter who you are or what you, we all face a similar challenge…
There’s so much to do and so little time!
And as our lives become busier, it’s incredibly easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything, but by the end of the day, end up accomplishing nothing.
Unfortunately, most people still try to squeeze every minute out of the day and hustle themselves to death.
And this typically leads depression, physical and mental exhaustion, and ironically, can be extremely unproductive.
THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY, RIGHT?
Fortunately, I’ve created a PROVEN Productivity Methodology that will show you how to have crystal clarity on your most important and ambitious goals and accomplish them without working yourself to death. And it’s called Productivity Machine.
Unlike other courses, Productivity Machine is the COMPLETE MASTER COURSE thousands of people have used to take their productivity and time management skills to the next level while getting more done in less time.
As long as you use our proven Productivity Machine Methodology (which I’ll show you how to do step by step), you’ll be able to find the time to accomplish anything you set your mind to!
Here are some of the many things I’ll cover for you in this course that trains on how to master productivity skills:
- We will show you the core foundations world class performers use to get more done in less time
- How to set crystal clear goals and develop a step by step plan of execution
- How you can unlock your full potential and accomplish your wildest dreams
- The best way to hyper focus on your most important task while eliminating any distractions
- How to best organize your day to get the most done with the hours you work
- How to be productive in every aspect of your life from work, family, friends, health, and hobbies
- The best way to design your life that will allow give you the freedom to do anything you want
- How to make sure you always have time for the things that matter in your life
This course will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to develop your productivity and time management skills and become more productive in your professional and personal life.
I’ve personally tested these bullet proof productivity strategies during my time as one of the TOP sales professionals at Oracle, a Y-Combinator backed startup, as well as in my everyday life.
I'm confident the Productivity Machine Methodology WILL WORK for YOU.
Now, if you’re ready to take your productivity to the next level, I’ll see you inside!
-Patrick
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
36,845 Reviews
Patrick Dang
Patrick Dang is an international sales trainer who started his career at Oracle in Silicon Valley and quickly became one of the top performers in North America in just one year.
After gaining experience in both the enterprise and startup world, Patrick began sharing his knowledge of modern sales students around the globe.
Since then, Patrick has trained over 100,000 students across 150 countries on topics on how to start a career in sales, business development, lead generation using cold email and LinkedIn, cold calling, and sales skills.
Ultimately, Patrick's vision is to inspire others to make a living from their passions and provide the knowledge and tools to make it a reality.
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Reviews
By Akkinapalli Siva Krishna on 8/5/2026
Excellent work! The assignment clearly explains the market entry barriers and provides useful insights. A few more real-world make it even stronger
By Pitso Piet Senoge on 7/9/2026
I have been able to pick up good points on how to improve my productivity at this early stage of the course. Thank you
By Kellie Disu on 5/22/2026
I like the way he presented the information, in real life form. shared his experiences with us.
By Hana Mohd Hambal on 5/11/2026
Productivity are essential for achieving success, managing time, priority as well as reducing burnout.
By Magogodi Ellen Molome on 4/21/2026
very good, made me realise i need to have some structure in place to attend to my priority list in order of importance with the most critical thing being at the very top of the list
By Jo-Ann Gunderson on 3/9/2026
Loved the course best one I have done so far on Time Management and Productivity. It would be a great presentation in my organization
By Paavni Malhotra on 3/2/2026
The course was good, maybe not a good match for me because it was too long and I was already familiar with most of the concepts
By James Osborn on 1/23/2026
Very good insights and commentary. The course didn't require any testing of any knowledge but it could have been intentional to be self-determined on how the information was to be applied. I am very grateful for the concepts and insights.
By Jakub Baginski on 1/14/2026
Basic info from the books, but I didn't expect much more really. The choice of 'inspiring' people to the author was... peculiar, to say the least, with bunch of frauds and dream-sellers. But, hey, at least it was honest.
By Binil Das on 1/7/2026
The to do list always we start with the unimportant things while we have lot of energy in the morning. that energy should use to complete the very important tasks for the day.
By Alexander Ptitsyn on 11/15/2020
Great course
By Allison Helmerick on 11/8/2020
He only talks about himself. No real concrete evidence or advice about managing time. Not a fan of how he says "wiff" instead of "with" either.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












