Essential Skills for Your Career Development
Explore professional career development methods to get your career on track and achieve success. This course will help you learn skills for life that would enable you to take your career to the next level. Using planning tools, you’ll identify the right career path for you, establish achievable goals and learn how to achieve them. You’ll learn how to navigate the process of applying for jobs and interviews by getting practical advice from like-minded individuals who propelled their careers forward.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 6 hours
- Course by University of Leeds
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Explore professional career development methods to get your career on track and achieve success. This course will help you learn skills for life that would enable you to take your career to the next level. Using planning tools, you’ll identify the right career path for you, establish achievable goals and learn how to achieve them. You’ll learn how to navigate the process of applying for jobs and interviews by getting practical advice from like-minded individuals who propelled their careers forward. You will also consider the importance of transferable skills such as creating the right professional networks and developing soft skills and resilience. This course is one of many, offered by Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start offers a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Check the FAQs to see more detail and follow the link to check if you are eligible for free access today.Modules
Welcome
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Introduce yourself
1
Videos
- Welcome to the course
2
Readings
- Getting started
- The modern world of work
Lesson 1 - The right path to your ideal job
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1
Videos
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4
Readings
1
Videos
- How others have found their ideal job
4
Readings
- What’s the path to your ideal job?
- How you can develop the career you want
- Finding the right career path
- What's the best path to take?
Lesson 2 - Choosing the right path
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- How to create a vision board
3
Readings
- Creating a vision board
- Creating your board
- Identifying your roadmap
Lesson 3 - Goal setting
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2
Readings
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2
Discussion
2
Discussions
- Goal setting and value propositions
- Write your value proposition
2
Readings
- Write your goal
- The importance of value proposition
Summary
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Preparing for next week
Welcome
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Why do you need a network?
1
Readings
- Welcome to Week 2
Lesson 1 - Building a network
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- Approaches to developing your network
3
Readings
- The network effect
- Cultivating a strong network
- What's the best approach to networking?
Lesson 2 - Building relationships
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- How do you like to build relationships?
3
Readings
- Writing excellent CVs and cover letters
- Using short form communications
- How to speak to people
Lesson 3 - Adapting as you go
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- How did others do it?
3
Readings
- Always be ready to learn
- How did Lu do it?
- Towards your dream job
Summary
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Test your understanding
1
Readings
- Sharing your success
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"Essential Skills for Your Career Development" is a foundational course in Personal Development aimed at young professionals. Led by Coursera, this 360-hour course from Click Start UK equips learners with career planning tools, job application strategies, and essential soft skills. Scholarships are available for eligible UK youths. Subscriptions include Starter and Professional options. Ideal for those seeking to advance their careers with practical advice and network-building skills.
Jennifer Rosen