5 Best Productivity Skillshare Classes

Skillshare is full of useful classes on productivity and time management.

Back in 2011, I discovered a Tiago Forte Skillshare class about how he organizes his folders which blew me away and since then, Skillshare has been very impressive as a way to learn about productivity and get yourself set-up on various productivity apps.

We’ve shortlisted 5 Skillshare classes that will help to get yourself organized and ready for your next project. Remember you don’t have to take all of these classes, pick one that suits you best. The worst thing would be to waste time on classes that don’t suit your end goal.

With all of these classes, if you’re new to Skillshare, use the link and you’ll get 2 months free Premium. Some of these classes are included in the free Skillshare and others in Premium.

1. Productivity Habits That Stick

Mike Vardy does it again. Yes, the Productivityist coach and speaker, Mike Vardy brings this class to you in collaboration with Todoist. This class has already over 25,000+ Skillshare students and growing by the day. In this class, Mike uncovers how you can use “day themes” to optimise the week ahead. He is also famed for his techniques for managing time in blocks which he also explores.

For those who struggle to plan their week ahead
Perfect for professionals, remote workers and flexible freelancers

2. Project Management Basics

Brett Harned explores the basics of project management and how the methods can be used to become a better project manager and understand the PM process for best results. This also includes a demonstration of popular project management resource, TeamGantt.

Great for project managers and those managing PM tools
Includes how to utilize your PM tools, set-up projects and the principles.

3. Managing Attention in the Digital Age

Kevin Siskar from the Founder Insitute discusses the world of technology and how it affects our attention when working. Kevin provides actionable tips for combatting a busy smartphone full of notifications all the way to conquering your schedule and routine. In this class, he also discusses Todoist, one of the most popular task managers and how he handles his account.

Optimised for founders, freelancers & those stressed about digital noise
Todoist-created Skillshare class

4. Boost Email Productivity: Smarter Email Management

Nobody teaches you how to handle your email when you start a new job. You just learn it. But many people learn email incorrectly, become overwhelmed and have to start from scratch. This class, delivered by Alexandra Samuel, author and writer of Work Smarter with Social Media, who guides you into the world of mastering your email inbox and how to scale this in your routine.

Ideal for those looking to regain control of their email inbox
Includes automation filters, daily email routine and worksheets

5. Prioritization: Tools for Your System

Brian Cervino from Trello brings you one of the great classes available on the platform. A guide to one of the biggest problems we face. Prioritization. In the workplace, it is hard to determine, what’s next, what should I invest my time into and how should I react to new work coming in? Some of the big concerns for many workers and freelancers around the world.