Free Time Management Course Online

Examine how habits, responses and perspective can affect the way you use time. This concise Level 1 course from Oxford Home Study Centre focuses on positive change rather than trying to present an entire productivity system in three topics.

The course is delivered online, open to all and designed for approximately 20 hours of self-paced study. It can support reflection and introductory learning but does not guarantee higher performance or cover every aspect of scheduling, prioritisation and delegation.

What You Can Learn

By completing the three topics, learners can develop a clearer understanding of how behaviour and perspective influence everyday efficiency. The course encourages thoughtful self-review rather than promising a universal method or instant elimination of procrastination.

Who Is This Course For?

Beginners exploring personal time management
Students balancing learning and other responsibilities
Employees reflecting on routines and work habits
People returning to structured learning after a break

Continue Your Learning

Compare broader online management courses, progress to the QLS Level 5 Diploma in Time Management, or explore other free management short courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course completely free to study?

Yes. Enrolment, learning materials and assessments are free. Certificates are optional and paid.

Does the syllabus include scheduling and delegation?

No. The verified syllabus contains only the three topics listed above.

How quickly can I finish?

The stated duration is 20 hours, but your calendar time depends on your study schedule.

By the end of this course the learner will be able to:

Understand the importance of, and the most useful techniques for, setting and achieving goals.

Free Study and Optional Certification

You can enrol on our Time Management (Short Course), access the online learning materials and complete your studies without paying a course fee. Certification is optional and available separately after successful completion.

You may choose to purchase:

QLS-endorsed Certificate of Achievement
CPD-accredited certificate issued by the CPD Standards Office as a record of continuing professional development

You can order either certificate on its own or purchase both for the same completed course. Purchasing one does not require you to purchase the other.

Each option has its own price, and the total payable may vary according to the certificates selected, course level, format and delivery option. See our current certificate options and prices.

Certification is entirely optional and is not required to access the course materials or complete the course.

Course Content

Topics Covered in the Course

Time Management Free Course covers the following key topics:

The Power of a Change

Explore why improvement often begins by identifying an unhelpful pattern and defining a realistic reason for changing it.

Making Changes

Consider how specific actions, manageable steps and regular review can help turn an intention into a more consistent routine.

Changing Our Perspective

Examine how reframing a task or situation may reveal different priorities, choices and responses when an established approach is not working.

How It Works

Build your knowledge through clear and accessible online learning.

Complete the assignments and achieve the required marks.

Choose an optional certificate after completing the course.

Why Choose a Certificate?

An optional certificate provides a clear record of successful course completion. Add it to your learning portfolio and share it where relevant.

Completing the course and its assessments shows your commitment to developing subject knowledge through focused, independent learning.

Use your new knowledge to support further study, workplace development or personal goals. A certificate records completion but does not guarantee employment or professional status.