Online Course – Kennesaw State University’s Certified Professional Internship in Career Discovery

Arm yourself for success with new career skills. Learn essential career development, planning, and leadership skills that will enable you to take your career to the next level in these changing times.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Tools for creating connections with intention.
  • Maximizing the value from LinkedIn.
  • Criticism on social media.
  • Control during the interview phase.
  • Writing thank-you letters.
  • Evaluation of job offers.
  • Building real connections.
  • Changing career plans when necessary.

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Career Advisor
  • Project Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Customer Relations Manager
  • Social Media Content Manager
  • Recruitment Coordinator
  • Personal trainer
  • Business Development Manager
  • Training Program Manager
  • Team Manager
  • Career Manager
  • Personal development consultant
  • Digital Content Manager

Internship – Series of 3 courses

It is important to create a fulfilling career path that incorporates the best use of our personal strengths and skills, in order to derive value from the work we do.

Career planning

This specialization focuses on career planning, leadership, and other essential skills. It begins with career planning as a pathway to employment, developed in the University System of Georgia.

Career development

  • Tools for creating connections with intention.
  • Maximizing the value from LinkedIn.

Requirements for exploring a new career

The internship focuses on the requirements for exploring a new career and acquiring the skills needed to succeed in it. You will be asked to reflect on your experiences and critically evaluate your knowledge.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will move from learning about how to promote themselves to identifying key elements to include in resumes and letters of recommendation.

Specific learning topics

  • Criticism on social media.
  • Control during the interview phase.
  • Writing thank-you letters.
  • Evaluation of job offers.
  • Building real connections.
  • Changing career plans when necessary.

The material will be connected through tests and readings to help the learner better understand and apply the new concepts.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Career Options: Exploring a New Career

Course 1

Duration: 24 hours
Rating: 4.1 (49 ratings)

What will you learn?

  • Exploring a new career and acquiring required skills.
  • Evaluating personal experiences and understanding the steps required for success.
  • Identify groups and individuals who can support career exploration.
  • Building a well-organized career plan.
  • Design a focused cover letter and resume.
  • Defining the pool of personal values ​​and managing the labor market.

Career Planning: A Path to Employment

Course 2

Duration: 24 hours
Rating: 4.7 (178 ratings)

What will you learn?

  • Developing creative approaches to launching a new career.
  • Analyzing strengths and creating a personal statement.
  • Understanding ways to create a first impression.
  • Utilizing social media in job searching.
  • Preparing for interviews and submitting applications.

Developing a successful career

Course 3

Duration: 19 hours
Rating: 4.7 (1,445 ratings)

What will you learn?

  • Improving professional behavior and networking.
  • Preparing for success in any career.
  • Identifying a mentor and understanding intentional networking.
  • Seek help from professional groups.
  • Adjusting your career path at different stages of life.