Certificate In Telework & Telecommuting From Home Online Course

Module One - Getting Started

Module Two - Core Skills Required

• Self-management
• Time management
• Organising and planning
• Communication

Module Three - Self Management (Part 1)

• Solving problems on your own
• Being and staying motivated
• You have more freedom - Don't abuse it
• You and only you are accountable

Module Four - Self-Management (Part 2)

• Recognise and remove bad habits
• Reflect on mistakes and learn from them
• Establish good habits
• Be assertive with yourself

Module Five - Time Management (Part 1)

• Build a little flexibility into your schedule
• Identify and remove time wasters
• Working with time zones
• Using free time wisely

Module Six - Time Management (Part 2)

• The urgent/important matrix
• Setting and sticking to deadlines
• The glass jar: rocks, pebbles, sand and water
• Recognise when you are procrastinating

Module Seven - Organising and Planning (Part 1)

• Plan for additional stress
• When to seek help
• Being proactive - not reactive
• Establish priorities and attainable goals

Module Eight - Organising and Planning (Part 2)

• Setting up your home office
• Remove unneeded or distracting items
• When technology fails
• Develop a normal working day

Module Nine - Communication (Part 1)

• Stay in loop
• Use the correct medium
• Be clear and to the point
• Virtual communication can be impersonal

Module Ten - Communication (Part 2)

• Open and frequent communication
• Share your information
• Have a collaborative attitude
• Setting expectations with family and friends

Module Eleven - Additional Challenges

• Building trust and rapport
• Feeling isolated
• Always in the office
• Lack of or less feedback

Module Twelve - Wrapping Up

Words from the Wise

• MARGARET CARTY - The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have someone on your side.
• ANONYMOUS - Teamork is the ability to work together toward a common vision - the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organisational objectives. It is fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
• HENRY FORD - Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a progress. Working together is a success.
• BABE RUTH - The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.