In this 2 hour long project-based course, you will learn how to manage yourself as a remote employed worker or self-employed, with essential practices, tips and tools.

You will create a browser work persona and set up tasks, time and productivity management tools, use online shared documents and video meetings, professional messaging, accounting and invoicing, and even relax and focus with meditation noise and productivity management techniques. The ultimate starting guide for remote and self work! Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

self managementManagementRemote workProject ManagementProductivity

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Set up a Chrome work persona and home page
  2. Set your agenda with Todoist
  3. Use Toggl Track for time tracking
  4. Manage your email with Gmail
  5. Add a CRM to your Gmail with Streak
  6. Share documents with Google Drive
  7. Keep accounting and invoices for self-employed remote workers
  8. Focus using Mynoise.net
  9. Collaborative messaging with Slack
  10. Videocalls and creating a virtual coworking space

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COURSERA Guided Project

Learn a job-relevant skill that you can use today in under 2 hours through an interactive experience guided by a subject matter expert. Access everything you need right in your browser and complete your project confidently with step-by-step instructions.