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Making Your Military Transition a Transformation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 34 hours
  • Course by USO
  • Offered by

About

Transitioning from the military can be an unsettled and challenging time. This course will help transitioning military members, and their spouses, transform their post-military experience by designing the life they truly want. In this course we will talk about common transition pitfalls and walk you through the process of analyzing your personal motivations, prioritizing your career pursuits, and creating a career journey map. You will also evaluate your personal priorities, learn to utilize your network effectively, and select the best opportunities for employment and growth for you. This course is built in partnership with Coursera and the USO Pathfinder Transition Program. The USO Pathfinder Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they transition out of the military and settle into their new communities. As part of the program, USO Transition Specialists help you develop a personalized Action Plan while also helping you take full advantage of services and resources that are the best fit for you. Throughout this course, we'll share USO Pro Tips to highlight key points that'll help accelerate your transformation. No matter where you are in your transition process, this course will help you ease the transition and accelerate your transformation by assisting you in focusing your efforts and creating a plan that works for you. By the time you finish this course you will have a plan to make your military transition a transformation.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Meet and Greet

1 Videos

  • Welcome to the Course!

1 Readings

  • Welcome to the Course!

Avoidable Transition Pitfalls: Limiting beliefs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Making Transition a Transformation
  • Avoidable Transition Pitfalls: Limiting Beliefs

1 Readings

  • Turn Limiting Beliefs into Empowering Beliefs

Avoidable Transition Pitfalls: Not having a plan and flawed confidence

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Avoidable Transition Pitfalls: Not Having a Plan and Flawed Confidence

1 Readings

  • The Importance of Planning Your Transformation Journey

Avoidable Transition Pitfalls: Having a closed network

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1: Knowledge Check

1 Discussions

  • Pitfalls

2 Videos

  • Avoidable Transition Pitfalls: Having a Closed Network
  • Avoidable Transition Pitfalls Summary

1 Readings

  • Measuring your confidence

Introduction to Transformation Part 1: Understanding Self

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Transformation Part 1: Understanding Self

Identifying Core Values and Defining Your Beliefs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Mission and Vision Statement Review

1 Discussions

  • Mission and Vision Statement Process

2 Videos

  • Identifying Core Values
  • What are Your Beliefs?

1 Readings

  • Core Values, Personal Mission and Vision Statements

Determining your Purpose

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Determining your Purpose
  • Introduction to Transformation Part 1: Understanding Self Summary

1 Readings

  • Determining Your Purpose

Introduction to Transformation Part 2: Understanding Occupations

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Transformation Part 2: Understanding Occupations

Knowing Functional Areas

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Functional Roles Within an Organization
  • What Kind of Professional Do You Want To Be?

1 Readings

  • Functional Roles

What Matters to You?

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Titles and Levels
  • Compensation

2 Readings

  • Titles and Levels
  • Compensation

Do What is Meaningful to YOU

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Military Industry and Defense Contracting Opportunities
  • Civilian Workforce and Entrepreneur Opportunities
  • Do what is meaningful to YOU!

1 Readings

  • Figuring Out What You Want to Do

Know What You Need to Know

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Knowledge Check

1 Discussions

  • New Discussion Prompt

2 Videos

  • Know what you need to Know
  • Transformation Part 2: Understanding Occupations Summary

1 Readings

  • Assessing Hard Skills and Soft Skills

Introduction to Transformation Part 3: Understanding How

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Transformation Part 3: Understanding How

Potential Paths

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Potential Paths
  • Entrepreneur and Hybrid Paths

3 Readings

  • Employee Path
  • Student Path
  • Entrepreneuer and Hybrid Paths

Supercharge Your Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Supercharge Your Skills

1 Readings

  • Assess, Hone, and Obtain Skills

Recognize Your Strengths and Identify Your Limits

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Capabilities and Constraints

2 Videos

  • Recognize Your Strengths
  • Identify your Limits

The In's and Out's of Education

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Career Journey Map

3 Videos

  • In's and Out’s of Education
  • Alternatives to Degree Programs
  • Transformation Part 3: Understanding How Summary

1 Readings

  • Your Career Journey Map

Introduction to Transformation Part 4: Understanding Where and When

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Transformation Part 4: Understanding Where and When

Location, Location, Location!

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Location, location, location!

1 Readings

  • Researching Location

Timing is Everything

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Timing is Everything

1 Readings

  • Timing

Transformation Part 4: Where and When Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Refining Your Career Journey Map

1 Discussions

  • Location and Timing Discussion

1 Videos

  • Transformation Part 4: Understanding Where and When Summary

Introduction to Social Strategies for Transformation

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Social Strategies for Transformation

Career Conversations

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Informational Interview Assignment

1 Videos

  • Career Conversations

1 Readings

  • Career Conversations

Networking

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Networking

1 Readings

  • Networking

The Importance of Your Online Presence

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • LinkedIn Profile

3 Videos

  • Your Online Presence
  • A Look at LinkedIn
  • Social Strategies for Transformation Summary

2 Readings

  • Your Online Presence
  • LinkedIn Tips and Best Practices

Introduction to Practical Strategies for Transformation: Getting the Job You Want

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Practical Strategies: Getting the Job You Want

How to Look GREAT on Paper

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Resume and Cover Letter Review

3 Videos

  • How to Look GREAT on Paper
  • Resume Best Practices
  • Cover Letter Tips

2 Readings

  • How is a resume different from a job application?
  • Resume and Cover Letters

Tips for Turning Applications into Offers

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Tips for Turning Applications into Offers
  • More Tips for Turning Applications into Offers
  • Referrals Rule!

Ace Your Interview

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Practice Your Interview Techniques

3 Videos

  • Ace the Interview
  • The STAR Method for Interviews
  • Show Don’t Tell

3 Readings

  • Storytelling
  • STAR Method
  • Show Don't Tell

Communication is the Key

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 7 Knowledge Check

2 Videos

  • Communication is the Key!
  • Practical Strategies for Transformation Summary

Introduction to Transformation is a Journey, Not a Destination

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Transformation is a Journey, not a Destination

Starting Right

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Starting Right
  • Creating Your Roadmap

1 Readings

  • Start off Right

Make Your Job Meaningful

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Make Your Job Meaningful
  • Finding Your Niche

2 Readings

  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Finding your Niche

Continue Your Transformation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Continue Your Transformation
  • Career Exploration

1 Readings

  • Having a Growth Mindset

Pass It On

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 8 Knowledge Check

1 Discussions

  • How will you pass it on?

1 Videos

  • Pass It On

1 Readings

  • Reassessing Confidence

Auto Summary

Embark on a transformative journey with "Making Your Military Transition a Transformation," a comprehensive personal development course designed to support military members and their spouses as they navigate the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. This engaging course, offered by Coursera in partnership with the USO Pathfinder Transition Program, focuses on helping you design the life you truly want after military service. Guided by expert insights and USO Pro Tips, you'll explore common transition pitfalls, analyze personal motivations, and create a detailed career journey map. The course emphasizes the evaluation of personal priorities, effective networking, and selecting optimal employment and growth opportunities. Spanning a duration of approximately 2040 minutes, this foundational-level course is perfect for anyone at any stage of their transition process. It offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, catering to various learning needs and professional aspirations. Join this course to gain a personalized action plan, leverage the support of USO Transition Specialists, and take advantage of tailored professional development services. Transform your military transition into a seamless and successful experience, equipping yourself with the tools and strategies to thrive in your next chapter.

Cory Boatwright
Instructor

Cory Boatwright