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Learning How To Learn for Youth
by Barbara OakleyTop Instructor , Dr. Terrence SejnowskiTop Instructor , Greg Hammons- 4.8
Approx. 6 hours to complete
Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life....
Success
by Richard ShellTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Do you want to be more successful? This course was designed to help you define what success means to you, and to develop a plan for achieving it. Wharton Professor G. Drawing on his decades of research and mentoring, Shell offers personalized assessments to help you probe your past, imagine your future, and measure your strengths....
Creative Problem Solving
by Brad Hokanson, PhD , Jody Nyboer, PhD- 4.4
Approx. 14 hours to complete
This course deals directly with your ability for creativity which is a critical skill in any field. It focuses on divergent thinking, the ability to develop multiple ideas and concepts to solve problems. Through a series of creativity building exercises, short lectures, and readings, learners develop both an understanding of creativity and increase their own ability....
Introduction to Personal Branding
by Kimberley Barker, MLIS- 4.4
Approx. 7 hours to complete
Though the concept of personal branding isn't new, questions remain about how to create one and, more importantly, what it means to maintain and inhabit that brand. Learners will: o Understand both what personal branding means and what it means to inhabit their brand o Establish themselves on at least three social media platforms...
Presentation skills: Speechwriting and Storytelling
by Alexei Kapterev- 4.5
Approx. 35 hours to complete
“99% presentations suck!”, — said Apple former evangelist Guy Kawasaki in 2005. Up to now the situation hasn’t improved yet. Why? Most public speaking courses focus on “how” instead of “what & why”. How to stand, walk and talk during delivery with little attention paid to “what” — the quality of storytelling itself....
Personality Types at Work
by Toni Ratliff- 4.5
Approx. 21 hours to complete
Knowing yourself, your team, your manager, and your organization are keys to personal and business success. What were once labeled soft skills are now modern requirements in today's workplace - especially if you are trying to get in the door or are already leading a team. This course is specifically designed for the:...
Ignite Your Everyday Creativity
by Dr. Cyndi Burnett , Dr. John F Cabra- 4.4
Approx. 19 hours to complete
Creativity is an essential skill for the 21st Century that is innate in all people and can be nurtured. We constantly need new and better ideas for almost every aspect of our professional and personal lives. The goal of this course is to help you recognize, develop and act upon the creativity that you already possess....
Networking and Volunteerism for Career Success
by Jess Yuen , Gretchen Laue- 4.4
Approx. 13 hours to complete
In a very competitive workplace, establishing, growing, and leveraging your professional community can make all the difference as you search for your initial work opportunity, improve satisfaction at your current job, or find your next work adventure. Finally, you will understand how service experiences can be extremely valuable in growing your professional community and contributing to company success....
Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language
by Dr. Matt McGarrity- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
In the professional realm, we need to be able to argue without being argumentative. Whether you are fundraising for a nonprofit, pitching a business proposal, or suggesting a change to company policy, you are making arguments. Persuasive speaking thus requires clarity, strategy, topic mastery, plus a sense of style and presence....
Career Brand Development and Self-Coaching
by Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin , Dr. Michele Forte , Dr. John M. Beckem II , Amy Giaculli- 4.5
Approx. 15 hours to complete
In this course, you will engage in developing and strengthening the functional component of your career brand. Acting as “your own Chief Executive Officer” (P. Drucker), you will learn how to use strategic management models and techniques for enhancing your skills portfolio. You will learn how to increase your human capital by developing and documenting high-demand marketable skills....