Professional Skills

A great career doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. This course empowers you to take control of your professional growth through intentional planning, self‑reflection, and strategic action. You’ll learn how to map your long‑term vision, build a practical development plan, work effectively with your manager, increase your value, strengthen your personal brand, and make confident moves—whether that means earning a raise, seeking a promotion, or exploring a new role within your company.By the end, you’ll have the tools, clarity, and confidence to drive your career in the direction you choose. In this course, you will learn how to:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="">Understand what career development truly is—a lifelong journey of self‑awareness, goal‑setting, and continuous professional growth.</li><li style="">Assess your strengths, interests, and values to identify the best‑fit directions for your long‑term career path.</li><li style="">Create a practical, actionable career development plan, including SMART goals and a clear action roadmap to reach them.</li><li style="">Collaborate effectively with your manager through productive one‑on‑ones, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.</li><li style="">Increase your value at work using the “4 P’s”: Profits, Product, Processes, and People—key drivers of contribution and compensation.</li><li style="">Strengthen your personal brand by aligning your behaviors, communication, and presence with the professional identity you want to build.</li><li style="">Choose the right career track—manager or individual contributor—based on your strengths, motivations, and long‑term vision.</li><li style="">Navigate internal job transfers strategically by preparing a strong case, communicating openly with your manager, and transitioning professionally.</li><li style="">Prepare for and negotiate raises by demonstrating expanded responsibilities, higher performance, and measurable contributions. </li></ul>By the end of this course, you’ll know how to steer your career with intention—making confident decisions that align with your goals, strengths, and the future you want to create.

Use these tools to plan, manage, and advance your career.

Level Up Your Career: Build, Grow, Advance

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Level Up Your Career: Build, Grow, Advance

Kristy Donnelly

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