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Sue Robins, M.S. Ed., Dave Nagy, Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP, Rob Stone, PMP, M.Ed., Patricia Bravo, MBA, SPHR, David Standen, MBA, Diane Spiegel, Dave Nagy, and Patricia Bravo, MBA, SPHR

This series of courses will help you build, develop and hone the essential skills needed to improve your employability and advancement in today’s dynamic workforce. The courses in this Specialization may be taken in any order. Each course can also be taken independently. The Specialization concludes with a Capstone project that will give you the opportunity to integrate and apply the skills you have gained throughout the courses to your individual and organizational needs.

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Ten courses

Project Management: The Basics for Success

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This course combines the essential elements of Project Management and Team Leadership. Through class engagement and reflection, you will acquire further understanding of the responsibilities of leadership and become better prepared to apply this knowledge to the project environment.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

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You will gain and apply your knowledge and understanding of personal and professional awareness, organization, and commitment. Use the tools, methods, and techniques you have learned in goal setting, prioritization, scheduling, and delegation to overcome time management challenges and enhance productivity.

Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

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Impact your financial decisions and learn how to affect your unit's profitability and organization's performance. Gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive growth. Upon completion, you will have gained general financial knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the impact of your decisions outside your functional area.

Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

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The workplace is more diverse than ever, and effective communication is critical. This course teaches you to identify and adapt your communication style to increase team productivity and build bridges with colleagues from all backgrounds.

High-Impact Business Writing

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Effective writing is a powerful tool for business. Learn to write clearly and concisely, select appropriate formats, and communicate your objectives effectively. You'll also learn to edit and proofread documents, write for a global market, and avoid common writing pitfalls.

The Art of Negotiation

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The art of negotiation is used daily by employees at all levels. Participants explore negotiation strategy and tactics, types of negotiation relationships, and the personal and behavioral characteristics of an effective negotiator.

Fundamentals of Management

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Are you about to enter the workforce? This course provides an in-depth understanding of management principles, roles, and responsibilities. Gain insight into planning, organizing, leading, staffing, and controlling within the workplace. Upon completion, you will be able to:

Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

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Problem-solving and decision-making are key skills in today's workplace. This course teaches a systematic and creative approach to address business concerns. You will learn to identify problems, generate solutions, and apply decision-making styles to implement and assess those solutions.

Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

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Success in business is greatly enhanced with an understanding of key entrepreneurial characteristics and competencies. This interactive course provides potential entrepreneurs with the knowledge to succeed in an entrepreneurial opportunity.

Career Success Project

Цель выпускного проекта в специализации по карьерному успеху - применить методы и техники, изученные в серии курсов, к личному опыту, предоставив вам способ донести свою ценность потенциальным работодателям. Вы сосредоточите свои навыки общения, управления, ведения переговоров, решения проблем, делового письма, управления временем, финансами, предпринимательства и управления проектами в единый проект, демонстрирующий вашу готовность к карьере.

Learning objectives

  • Apply management principles and problem-solving skills
  • Communicate with co-workers and produce clear and concise writing
  • Manage your time and plan projects effectively
  • Understand finance and use winning negotiation strategies

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