Pre-recorded course
Timetabling New Starter
Are you a timetabling newbie? Or a timetabling manager about to welcome your latest recruit?
Our Timetabling New Starter Course is the perfect onboarding tool. This pre-recorded course covers all the essentials – from timetabling terminology to data management basics.
It's your springboard to scheduling superstardom!
Rock your new role
Is this course for me?
If you’re new to timetabling, this course is a great overview of what you’ll be up to. If you’re a timetabling manager, it’ll help you get new team members on board with the basics and save you precious time!
“As someone who was new to higher education, it gave me a thorough overview of what to expect and how to approach a variety of situations. I have already used tips on communication and planning in my day-to-day role, as well as taken ideas about collecting data to our team planning day to see if they can improve our existing processes.”
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You can take the first module for free. Get started now.
If you’d like to talk through whether this is the right course for you, or you’d like to pay by invoice instead of by card, book a chat and we’ll be happy to help.
If you’d like to talk through whether this is the right course for you, or you’d like to pay by invoice instead of by card, book a chat and we’ll be happy to help.
Overview
Why learn with us?
You’re in good company
We've helped timetablers from universities all over the UK to become rock stars in their role.
We know our stuff
Lay the foundations for a great timetabling career. We’ve been there, done it, and will have you up to speed on the basics in no time.
We’re CPD accredited
Walk away with 4 CPD points toward your own Continuing Professional Development when you complete the course.
No fiddly software to install
Everything is hosted on a cloud-based, secure platform that doesn’t require you to download a thing.
The details
Course Timetable
See what's in store
Module 01
What is a university timetable?
- Understand the different types – and the role data, software and colleagues play in their creation.
Module 02
The timetabler’s role
- Understand more about your superstar role as a preventer of chaos, a translator and a negotiator!
Module 03
What is curriculum and should timetablers care?
- Understand different curriculum types and how they are created.
Module 04
Timetable data data data
- Understand why data is important and how it’s used to timetable.
- Learn key timetabling terminology and definitions.
Module 05
Building a timetable
- Gathering information, understanding timetabling constraints and dealing with timetable clashes.
Module 06
Building relationships
- How to build connections with colleagues who are key to the timetabling process.
Module 07
Essential comms for timetablers
- How to build connections with colleagues who are key to the timetabling process.
Module 08
Timetable data management
- Data management basics, guidelines and tips.
Module 09
The timetabling cycle
- Understanding what a timetabling cycle is and its role in timetable creation.

Facilitators
Meet your course facilitators
Svetlana Khalif
Following her 28 years of timetabling and education management experience Svetlana has a keen interest in creative solutions for complex problems. Acting as a link between the academic community, facilities management and other parts of the university administration, Svetlana works to break down stereotypes and silos, fostering positive and respectful working relationships at all levels in the organisation.
Judy Voykovic
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Always up for a challenge, Judy is our timetabling data geek. She enjoys problem solving and communicating ideas, thriving on a challenge and the opportunity to use her initiative at a strategic level. Judy has worked in HE for most of her career in Australia, New Zealand and more recently, the UK. You will benefit from her 25 years plus of timetabling experience, strategic project management and enthusiasm for good data management