Time Management course
In this Time Management course you learn to set priorities, create structure, delegate and assertively set boundaries, so that you gain control over your time and experience less stress.
NRTO quality markFree cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Time Management is a two-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague, among others, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 1250 excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- More control over your time straight away
- Less stress, more overview
- Personal action plan for day-to-day practice
- Setting boundaries assertively and delegating
- Planning smartly with SMART goals
Your trainer: Saar, Rob, Michaela or Christy 1.325 evaluations in total, with an average of 9,0. View the trainers
Do you feel you are always playing catch-up while the workload keeps growing? In this Time Management training course you get a grip on your priorities, learn to delegate and bring structure to your work. That leaves you with more time and more peace of mind.
Description
Do you feel as though you are constantly playing catch-up and regularly running short of time? In this Time Management course you gain control over your work by distinguishing urgent tasks, setting priorities and bringing structure to your day.
Because time management is above all self-management, you also consider your role at work and your working relationships with colleagues. You work with the Eisenhower model, the SMART method and the RET method, among others, to tackle limiting beliefs. Skills such as assertiveness, delegating and dealing with stress are central.
You practise with situations from your own working life, which are gathered beforehand through an intake. Each exercise is supported by a clear piece of theory. You conclude the course with a personal action plan, which you can put to use in practice straight away.
Topics
During this course the following topics, among others, are covered:
- Basic principles of time management: overview, planning, calm and communication.
- Bringing structure to your work: distinguishing between long-term, medium-term and short-term tasks.
- Setting priorities and making choices: which tasks are important and which are urgent? You will work with the Eisenhower model.
- Delegating: determining which tasks you are assessed on and which you can hand over. Stating clearly and concretely what you expect.
- Assertiveness: learning to set your boundaries. When do you find it difficult to say no, and what effect does that have?
- Communicating effectively: how does the communication process work and what pitfalls should you watch out for?
- Setting achievable goals with SMART: well-formulated intentions are easier to carry out.
- Stress management: using the RET method, you examine your limiting beliefs and tackle the underlying cause.
- Practical tips: handy aids and digital tools that support you on a daily basis.
You mainly practise with situations from your own working practice and conclude the course with a personal action plan.
Result
After this course you set priorities effortlessly and make conscious choices in your work. You bring structure to tasks in the short, medium and long term, and recognise what is genuinely urgent and important using the Eisenhower model.
You are aware of your role at work and of the tasks on which you are assessed. As a result, you dare to delegate where you can and you indicate your boundaries clearly. With the SMART method you formulate achievable goals, and with the RET method you tackle limiting beliefs and stress at the source.
You leave the course with a personal action plan, practical tips and concrete tools to apply straight away in your own working practice. The result: more overview, less stress and a better balance between work and private life.
Target audience
This course is suitable if you often feel you are short of time. Do you recognise yourself in one or more of these points?
You can no longer find a good balance between work and private life, your workload keeps increasing, you want more insight into and structure in your work, you want to be better at setting boundaries.
This list is of course not complete, because everyone is different. What would you like to focus on within the theme of time management?
Teaching method
During the course we alternate between concrete experience, experimenting with behaviour and techniques, reflection and exploring theory. In this way the programme suits different types of participants. There is plenty of action in the course, so that you actually experience the effect of new behaviour. You notice straight away what does and does not work for you.
We emphasise that you are responsible for your own development and that you take ownership of it. We invite you to reflect continuously and to make links with your day-to-day practice. Our aim is to increase your insight and to let you make the translation to practice yourself. That increases the chance of real behavioural change.
Prior knowledge
You do not need any specific prior knowledge for this course. Do you recognise the feeling of being short of time or of mounting pressure at work? Then you are very welcome. Before the course you will have an intake interview, so that we can tailor it closely to your situation.
Comments
This course works best if you don't schedule the days too far apart. Between day 1 and day 2 you practise what you have learned in your own work; on day 2 we discuss what works and what still causes friction. A short intake meeting takes place beforehand, so that we can match the course to your practice.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
All start dates
2 training days. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Fri 6 & Fri 20 November 2026Certain to go ahead Utrecht · 10:00–17:00 · trainer ChristyFree cancellation until 9 October Enrol
- Mon 2 Nov & Wed 16 Dec 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Fri 6 & Fri 20 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 9 October Enrol
- Tue 24 Nov & Tue 8 Dec 2026 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 27 October Enrol
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 & Tue 5 Jan 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 17 November Enrol
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 & Tue 5 Jan 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 17 November Enrol
- Thu 11 & Thu 25 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 14 January Enrol
- Mon 15 & Tue 30 March 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 February Enrol
- Tue 30 Mar & Tue 13 Apr 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 March Enrol
- Tue 11 & Tue 25 May 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 13 April Enrol
- Wed 11 & Wed 25 August 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 14 July Enrol
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Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
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What others say about this course
Time Management course: average 8.6 from 52 reviews
“A good course that above all offers practical tools, making you think and enabling you to make choices, including about what suits you best.”
“Enjoyable course. You are confronted once again with your own pitfalls. But the various tools you are given allow you to work on them again.”
“I can certainly recommend this course. Together with the course leader and your fellow participants you explore the time management problem in depth. You learn from each other's experiences and arrive at new insights as you talk. I noted down some of my ‘aha!’ moments straight away and went through them again later and put them into practice. The amount of work hasn't got any smaller, but my approach to that workload has changed. I now get down to work with greater peace of mind! And that was exactly what I was after.”
“Good course, well tailored to our practice!”
“The trainer has a background as a psychologist and that is useful in time management, because many aspects of time management have to do with your personality.”
“I found this course very instructive, because it doesn't only cover time management. A great many examples from the practice of the company you work for are used and explored in depth. What's more, your personal situation (why do you do things that way – who are you?) is also examined in depth. Highly recommended!”
“A good impression, with a pleasant way of delivering the training.”
“I found the time management course a very positive experience. Over the course days you receive plenty of usable tips for gaining better control over everything that fills your day. The course goes further than time management alone. Psychology is equally part of the material, which gives you insight into why you work in a particular way.”
“The course is a great help in managing your time better. Attention is paid to drawing up a sound and realistic plan. In addition, you work on your personal learning objectives for time management. A very instructive and good course.”
“Hedi is an excellent trainer. I would also like to thank her for the many practical tools she gave me during the two-day programme.”
“A very worthwhile course that will benefit you for the rest of your career and your private life. Pleasant atmosphere and a very experienced trainer. Well worth it!”
“Relaxed atmosphere, good training location, empathetic course leadership.”
“Enjoyable course with new insights”
“Good course, practical and useful. I found it useful to learn how to deal with my own energy levels and to plan my thinking and doing tasks accordingly, and how to organise your diary so that you really do get things done.”
“A good two-day session that focused mainly on practical situations and the experiences of the various personalities within them. Good personal feedback from the trainer to the participants.”
“A course focused on practice, with tools drawn from the theory. A great deal of attention for your own development points.”
“I got a lot out of this course because I now have more insight into the things I spend too much or too little time on. Some things you secretly already know about yourself, but the course gives you a bit of help with how to break through them. You receive information quickly and have good contact with the course leader along the way. I now make a list for the whole week and plan everything I intend to do in it. I also schedule more free time now, which is something that often falls by the wayside because I spend too long on a task. I definitely have more tools to make sure I have things more under control both at work and at home. Highly recommended!”
"A course that gives you just that nudge in the right direction. Things you already know somewhere, but don't quite connect in the right way on your own."
“Everyone gets stuck now and then in a mountain of email, meetings that run too long or too many phone calls. On the Time Management course you learn what your pitfalls are and how to deal with them. I was able to apply it in practice the very next day! It gave me an overview, calm and confidence.”
"By taking the time management course at Leanit, I have gained many insights and new experiences. This helps me to build new tools that will support my further personal and professional development."
"It is good to have confirmation that you are already doing certain things well in time management, but even better to have practical tools for improving things."
“For the first time since 1995, there is no longer a pile of paper on my desk, in my drawer or in my cupboard. That alone makes this course a success for me. A piece of paper should pass through your hands only once (it sounds simple, but just try it).”
“The course had a complete script that served as a common thread. Depending on the participants' questions, it was possible to vary the depth of the topics. The small group of participants meant that every participant received enough attention.”
“Because the trainer had made contact beforehand, he knew quite well what my issue was and responded to this during the course. That was very pleasant. The trainer also took the time for each part and gives you the space to get to work with it.”
“An interesting course for anyone who feels their days are structurally too short.”
“These 2 course days give you the tools to deal with hectic and difficult situations, both at work and privately.”
“Various tools are offered that can help you with making plans. It also gives you some insight into routines you often follow. After this course I intend to break certain routines for hopefully a better result.”
“This course gives you a picture of what you are doing wrong in your planning and offers suggestions for changing this if you want to.”
“You might expect simple tips and tricks, but what you mainly get is insight into how to plan properly, etc. I would recommend this course!”
“I thought it was a brilliant day and extremely helpful! You are supported and invited to map yourself out in a straightforward way: what kind of person are you and where are your peaks and troughs? Without giving too much away, it is a really enjoyable and interactive day that is well worth it. I am very enthusiastic about it.”
“The content of the course was good. It is good to work a lot with practical examples and reflection. It was good to look at your own personality and how that relates to whether or not you are able to manage your time. You can then put the theory into practice using examples. The level and the set-up of the course were pleasant and the pace was good. There are enough breaks to stay focused and to let everything sink in. The assignments and exercises are enjoyable to do and to discuss with one another in a group.”
“It is an enjoyable and instructive course. Careful attention is paid to where your sticking points are, these are dealt with properly and you are given tips and advice on them.”
"A pleasant course with a very experienced and agreeable course leader. The venue was very attractive and good. The course ran pleasantly in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. The content was very effective and recognisable, which makes the material easy to apply in the workplace."
“I have proposed to the management that Learn it should deliver this course in-company to all employees. I think everyone should take a Time Management course at least once in their career.”
“I found the course very pleasant. The content was highly recognisable and matched my learning objectives. The time flew by.”
“Instructive and an eye-opener!”
“It is an enjoyable, instructive and interactive course covering so many aspects that you always learn something from it.”
"Tackling a generic problem such as time management with a personal approach: that really helped me organise my work. What I learned in these 2 days of training I could apply straight away - with results. Talk about using your time efficiently!"
"An instructive and useful course! Good tips (which are also realistic) that you can apply in practice."
“If you struggle to plan your work, find it hard to say no, or are unsure whether you are assertive enough, I can recommend this training course. After the very first training day I had tools to structure my work better and to create calm in my working day.”
“Enjoyable course with a good balance between the theory and putting it into practice. The trainer was excellent too!”
“The course was very useful (and even enjoyable). There was a good mix of theory and interactive assignments.”
“An enjoyable course that above all gives practical insights into time management.”
"Perfect course!! Very pragmatic and immediately applicable!!!"
“A course that everyone attends to learn how to manage their time more efficiently. For each person this can mean a slightly different approach. What I liked about this course was that there was plenty of room for a personal approach. It was not a dry list of tips and tricks, but it gave me insight into my own way of working. I probably already knew a little, but during the course you become aware of it by talking about it with the trainer and the other participants. The lines of communication are short and the trainer explains things clearly and gives you enough input to move forward.”
“I found the Time Management course very surprising and very good. It goes much deeper than simply 'organising your time better'. It looks at your own working attitude, some of the psychology behind it and communication techniques. Absolutely an eye opener for me, and after day 1 I had already gained something from the course through certain insights and changing small things.”
"By using practical tools during the workshop, we arrived at a better use and allocation of our time."
“I am very satisfied with the content of the course. The course material was of good quality and the course was professionally set up. Sufficient room is also left for discussion and consultation among participants. The trainer was very clear in her explanations. Everyone had a turn during the course. The exercises are clear and instructive. The trainer also came across as a highly motivated teacher with a great deal of knowledge and empathy for the people and companies involved.”
"B. Kleve, SURFNET - "I particularly wanted to be trained by Elise Block. A few days after registering, I was called and told which course she was teaching and where. Good service! My registration was amended straight away, good service!" - Rating: 8.1"
“I have certainly become more aware of the pitfalls in planning. Everything always takes longer than you thought it would ;). I've been applying realistic planning every day since the course. Building in 10 minutes of rest in particular has helped me to have some energy left at the end of a working day.”
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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What does the Time Management course cost and how long does it take?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
Confirmed to run: Fri 6 & Fri 20 November 2026 in Utrecht, also available online
This date already has enough participants. Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.