Scheduling: Estimating the Time Needed to Complete Tasks

Write your awesome label here.
Course features
  • Category: Time Management
  • Course Length: 12 minutes
  • Series: Scheduling
  • Video Length: 6 minutes
  • Author: The URL dr
  • Resources: Time Estimation Techniques Checklist
Course overview
In this micro course, learn how the planning fallacy may be impacting your schedule, followed by four techniques for more accurate time estimations. Finally, explore a few final questions to help you make sure that your time estimations account for unexpected delays.
Empty space, drag to resize
Course learning objectives
  • Determine how to estimate the time needed for tasks
  • Identify how to use historical data to estimate the time a task will take
  • Explore tips for estimating how much time is needed for a task
Empty space, drag to resize
Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

How long will that task take you to complete?

The inability to accurately estimate how long a task will take us to complete is one of the top reasons people struggle to plan or schedule their time effectively. When there’s a misalignment between what we think we can accomplish and what we actually can accomplish in a set amount of time, we are unproductive and can become stagnant and disheartened. Determining how to estimate the time needed for tasks is an important part of managing your schedule. Learn how to use historical data and explore best practices to estimate future tasks. 
What We Offer

What's included in this online course?

Video

Professional video is included with every course, discussing main topics and recapping key learning points.

Knowledge Checks

Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.

Engaging Material

Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension. 

Business Soft Skills

Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.

Additional Resources

A list of additional resources is included with each course, directing students to extra material for further study.

Summary / Checklist

Each course comes with a summary of the key areas taught, in addition to a checklist for immediate implementation of ideas.
Test drive a course

Try one of our courses for Free!

Get a first hand look at how YourTrainingBase courses can teach you business and life skills
Boost your confidence, master the field, and increase your value in the marketplace
Write your awesome label here.

Skills you'll learn in this course

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Personal Effectiveness

Kim Merritt

Kim Merritt, The URL dr, has been teaching and training the business community for over thirty years. Her company's line of business soft skill micro courses are a quick and effective way to master a new competency in fifteen minutes or less. 
Patrick Jones - Course author