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PRDV005: Time and Stress Management

A free Saylor course on managing time, boosting workplace productivity and handling stress, with a free certificate.

Taught bySaylor Academy

About this course

PRDV005 is a short professional development course in three units: time management techniques, ways to improve productivity at work and strategies for managing stress. It is self-paced and ends with a free final exam.

Best for: Busy students and professionals who want practical productivity and stress skills.

What you will be able to do

  • Prioritise tasks and plan time effectively
  • Improve personal productivity at work
  • Recognise sources of stress
  • Use practical stress-management strategies

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on Saylor Academy.

0 of 3 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 3 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

Free certificate

Free course and final exam; passing earns a free completion certificate (1.1 CEUs).

Saylor Academy sets the terms and can change them. Check the course page before you commit serious time, and tell us if something changed.

Quick answers

Is PRDV005: Time and Stress Management really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Saylor Academy. Free course and final exam; passing earns a free completion certificate (1.1 CEUs).
How long does PRDV005: Time and Stress Management take?
Plan for about 11 hrs in total (Provider estimate: about 11 hours for the average student). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before PRDV005: Time and Stress Management?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

PRDV005: Time and Stress Management

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