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Dolores Izuzquiza Gasset,
Pablo Rodríguez Herrero,
Andrés Cabrera García,
and
Agustín de la Herrán Gascón
The objective of this online course is to improve your employability with a series of learning modules about different competencies: career guidance; social, communication and emotional skills; and creating a career project. It will be useful for you improving your opportunities of access, permanence and promotion in any type of job, since the competencies we work on here are valid for almost any type of professional profile.
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The objective of this online course is to improve your employability with a series of learning modules about different competencies: career guidance; social, communication and emotional skills; and creating a career project. It will be useful for you improving your opportunities of access, permanence and promotion in any type of job, since the competencies we work on here are valid for almost any type of professional profile.
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The objective of this online course is to improve your employability with a series of learning modules about different competencies: career guidance; social, communication and emotional skills; and creating a career project. It will be useful for you improving your opportunities of access, permanence and promotion in any type of job, since the competencies we work on here are valid for almost any type of professional profile.
The course is practical and designed to be accessible to people with intellectual disabilities and other people who need support for inclusion in the labour market. It includes videos, activities, texts and diagrams that we’ve designed to help you improve your training for employment.
What you'll learn
- To understand the importance of developing general professional competences as a key factor for success in getting and keeping a job.
- To learn emotional skills that will improve your employability.
- To develop the social skills necessary for working in a company.
- To improve your communication competencies for working in businesses.
- To design a plan for your professional future that includes your interests, goals and training needs.
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Learning objectives
- To understand the importance of developing general professional competences as a key factor for success in getting and keeping a job.
- To learn emotional skills that will improve your employability.
- To develop the social skills necessary for working in a company.
- To improve your communication competencies for working in businesses.
- To design a plan for your professional future that includes your interests, goals and training needs.
- To understand the importance of developing general professional competences as a key factor for success in getting and keeping a job.
- To learn emotional skills that will improve your employability.
- To develop the social skills necessary for working in a company.
- To improve your communication competencies for working in businesses.
- To design a plan for your professional future that includes your interests, goals and training needs.
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Provides practical, accessible materials for those with intellectual disabilities and those needing additional support in the job market
Develops core professional competences, enhancing employability and career prospects
Offers a comprehensive approach to career development, addressing guidance, communication, and emotional skills
Emphasizes the importance of emotional skills for success in the workplace
Practical, accessible materials for those with intellectual disabilities and those needing support for inclusion in the labor market
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Review how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.
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Practice typing on a keyboard until you can type at a reasonable speed.
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Familiarize yourself with the basic functions of a word processor and spreadsheet program.
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Strengthen your understanding of foundational math concepts to facilitate comprehension of more advanced topics.
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Revisit key concepts in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
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Solve practice problems to reinforce your understanding.
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Sharpen your math skills to ensure you have a strong foundation for this course.
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Algebra
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Review basic algebra concepts such as solving equations and inequalities.
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Brush up on geometry concepts like angles, shapes, and proofs.
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Practice trigonometry, including solving triangles and using trigonometric functions.
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Search for LinkedIn groups related to your field or career interests.
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Join the groups that align with your goals and actively participate in discussions.
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Build confidence and improve your performance in job interviews by practicing and receiving constructive feedback.
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Interview Skills
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Prepare common interview questions and practice answering them out loud.
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Record yourself practicing and review your answers for areas of improvement.
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Seek feedback from a career counselor or trusted friend/family member.
Review "Emotional Intelligence 2.0"
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Provide a solid framework for understanding and developing emotional intelligence, a key competency for success in any workplace.
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Read the introduction and first three chapters.
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Reflect on how the concepts apply to your own life and work.
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Take the online assessment to measure your emotional intelligence.
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Create a plan to develop your emotional intelligence skills.
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Identify the problem and define the goal.
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Gather and analyze relevant information.
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Generate and evaluate potential solutions.
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Implement the best solution and evaluate its effectiveness.
Form a study group with classmates
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Provide a supportive and collaborative environment to reinforce learning, share perspectives, and prepare for assessments.
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Connect with classmates who share similar interests or learning goals.
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Establish regular meeting times and a study schedule.
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Take turns leading discussions and presenting key concepts.
Create a LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills and experience
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Develop a professional online presence that effectively communicates your value proposition to potential employers and recruiters.
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Personal Branding
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Write a strong headline and summary that highlights your key skills and experience.
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Add relevant work experience, education, and skills to your profile.
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Request recommendations from colleagues and supervisors to enhance credibility.
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Create a portfolio to showcase your skills and accomplishments.
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Portfolio Development
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Gather evidence of your skills and experience.
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Select the most relevant and impressive pieces.
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Organize your portfolio in a logical and visually appealing way.
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Get feedback from others and make revisions.
Participate in online coding challenges
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Enhance your problem-solving and coding skills by participating in timed challenges against other coders.
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Coding
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Join online coding platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeChef.
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Select a challenge that aligns with your skill level and time availability.
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Solve the problem and submit your code for evaluation.
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Review your results and identify areas for improvement.
Develop a Training Plan
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Create a tailored training plan to identify and address your professional development needs.
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Assess your current skills and knowledge.
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Identify areas for improvement and set specific goals.
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Research and select appropriate training resources.
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Develop a timeline and schedule for your training.
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Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
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Identify open-source projects that align with your interests and skillset.
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Review the project's documentation and guidelines.
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Propose or find a task that you can contribute to.
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Submit a pull request with your contribution and provide detailed documentation.
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Share your knowledge and experience by mentoring a junior colleague.
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Mentoring
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Identify and connect with a mentee.
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Establish clear goals and expectations.
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Provide guidance, support, and feedback.
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Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
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Celebrate successes and provide constructive criticism.
Review Basic Computer Skills
Show steps
Solidify your comfort with the basic computer skills that are necessary for success in this course.
Browse courses on
Basic Computer Skills
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.
- Practice typing on a keyboard until you can type at a reasonable speed.
- Familiarize yourself with the basic functions of a word processor and spreadsheet program.
Review basic math concepts
Show steps
Strengthen your understanding of foundational math concepts to facilitate comprehension of more advanced topics.
Browse courses on
Mathematics
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Revisit key concepts in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Solve practice problems to reinforce your understanding.
Review High School Math
Show steps
Sharpen your math skills to ensure you have a strong foundation for this course.
Browse courses on
Algebra
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review basic algebra concepts such as solving equations and inequalities.
- Brush up on geometry concepts like angles, shapes, and proofs.
- Practice trigonometry, including solving triangles and using trigonometric functions.
11 other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 14 activities
Join a LinkedIn group for career development
Show steps
Provide opportunities to connect with professionals, learn about new trends, and access valuable resources to enhance your career prospects.
Browse courses on
Career Development
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for LinkedIn groups related to your field or career interests.
- Join the groups that align with your goals and actively participate in discussions.
Practice mock job interviews
Show steps
Build confidence and improve your performance in job interviews by practicing and receiving constructive feedback.
Browse courses on
Interview Skills
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Prepare common interview questions and practice answering them out loud.
- Record yourself practicing and review your answers for areas of improvement.
- Seek feedback from a career counselor or trusted friend/family member.
Review "Emotional Intelligence 2.0"
Show steps
Provide a solid framework for understanding and developing emotional intelligence, a key competency for success in any workplace.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read the introduction and first three chapters.
- Reflect on how the concepts apply to your own life and work.
- Take the online assessment to measure your emotional intelligence.
- Create a plan to develop your emotional intelligence skills.
Practice Problem Solving
Show steps
Hone your problem-solving abilities by engaging in regular practice.
Browse courses on
Problem Solving
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the problem and define the goal.
- Gather and analyze relevant information.
- Generate and evaluate potential solutions.
- Implement the best solution and evaluate its effectiveness.
Form a study group with classmates
Show steps
Provide a supportive and collaborative environment to reinforce learning, share perspectives, and prepare for assessments.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Connect with classmates who share similar interests or learning goals.
- Establish regular meeting times and a study schedule.
- Take turns leading discussions and presenting key concepts.
Create a LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills and experience
Show steps
Develop a professional online presence that effectively communicates your value proposition to potential employers and recruiters.
Browse courses on
Personal Branding
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Write a strong headline and summary that highlights your key skills and experience.
- Add relevant work experience, education, and skills to your profile.
- Request recommendations from colleagues and supervisors to enhance credibility.
Develop a Portfolio
Show steps
Create a portfolio to showcase your skills and accomplishments.
Browse courses on
Portfolio Development
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather evidence of your skills and experience.
- Select the most relevant and impressive pieces.
- Organize your portfolio in a logical and visually appealing way.
- Get feedback from others and make revisions.
Participate in online coding challenges
Show steps
Enhance your problem-solving and coding skills by participating in timed challenges against other coders.
Browse courses on
Coding
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Join online coding platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeChef.
- Select a challenge that aligns with your skill level and time availability.
- Solve the problem and submit your code for evaluation.
- Review your results and identify areas for improvement.
Develop a Training Plan
Show steps
Create a tailored training plan to identify and address your professional development needs.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Assess your current skills and knowledge.
- Identify areas for improvement and set specific goals.
- Research and select appropriate training resources.
- Develop a timeline and schedule for your training.
- Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
Contribute to an open-source project related to your field
Show steps
Gain practical experience, demonstrate your skills, and build a portfolio by contributing to real-world projects.
Browse courses on
Open Source
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify open-source projects that align with your interests and skillset.
- Review the project's documentation and guidelines.
- Propose or find a task that you can contribute to.
- Submit a pull request with your contribution and provide detailed documentation.
Mentor a Junior Colleague
Show steps
Share your knowledge and experience by mentoring a junior colleague.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and connect with a mentee.
- Establish clear goals and expectations.
- Provide guidance, support, and feedback.
- Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Celebrate successes and provide constructive criticism.
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Learners who complete Competencies for seeking, keeping and advancing in a job will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Sales Representative
Sales Representative
Sales Representatives sell products or services to customers. They build relationships with customers, identify their needs, and close deals. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Sales Representative, including communication, persuasion, and negotiation. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts evaluate the financial performance of companies and make recommendations on investment opportunities. They use financial data, models, and other tools to assess the risks and rewards of different investments. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Financial Analyst, including financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation skills. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Specialists manage the public image of organizations. They develop and implement public relations campaigns, write press releases, and manage media relations. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Public Relations Specialist, including communication, media relations, and crisis management. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistants provide support to managers and other professionals. They perform a variety of tasks, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and preparing presentations. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an Administrative Assistant, including communication, customer service, and teamwork. It can also help you understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion in the workplace.
Marketing Assistant
Marketing Assistant
Marketing Assistants support marketing professionals with a variety of tasks, such as developing marketing campaigns, managing social media, and conducting market research. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Marketing Assistant, including communication, creativity, and project management. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Accountant
Accountant
Accountants prepare, analyze, and report financial data. They ensure that financial records are accurate and compliant with regulations. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an Accountant, including communication, data analysis, and problem-solving. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Teacher
Teacher
Teachers plan, organize, and deliver instruction to students. They create lesson plans, grade assignments, and provide feedback to students. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Teacher, including communication, classroom management, and curriculum development. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Assistants provide support to Human Resources professionals. They perform a variety of tasks, including recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Human Resources Assistant, including communication, customer service, and data entry. It can also help you understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion in the workplace.
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives provide support to customers by answering questions, resolving complaints, and processing orders. They ensure that customers have a positive experience when interacting with the company. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Customer Service Representative, including communication, empathy, and problem-solving. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Business Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Analysts help organizations improve their performance by identifying and solving business problems. They use data analysis, process mapping, and other tools to develop solutions that meet the needs of the business. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Business Analyst, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder management. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social Workers help people navigate difficult life challenges, such as poverty, mental illness, and addiction. They provide counseling, support, and resources to help people improve their lives. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Social Worker, including communication, empathy, and cultural competence. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinators plan, organize, and execute projects. They work with stakeholders to define project goals, develop project plans, and track project progress. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Project Coordinator, including communication, project management, and stakeholder management. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers provide health education, outreach, and support to individuals and communities. They work to improve the health of their communities by addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty, housing, and education. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Community Health Worker, including communication, cultural competence, and advocacy. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Writer
Writer
Writers create content for a variety of purposes, such as marketing, journalism, and fiction. They use their writing skills to communicate ideas, inform audiences, and entertain readers. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Writer, including writing, editing, and research. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
Web Developer
Web Developer
Web Developers design and develop websites. They use programming languages and other tools to create websites that are both functional and visually appealing. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as a Web Developer, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It can also help you understand the importance of ethical and professional conduct in the workplace.
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Provides practical strategies for having difficult conversations. It is particularly useful for those who want to improve their communication skills in the workplace.
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Provides a practical guide to finding happiness. It valuable read for anyone who wants to improve their well-being and live a more fulfilling life.
Celebrates the power of introverts. It valuable read for anyone who wants to understand and appreciate the strengths of introverts.
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Elementary
Via
edX
Institution
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
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Good to know
Provides practical, accessible materials for those with intellectual disabilities and those needing additional support in the job market
Develops core professional competences, enhancing employability and career prospects
Offers a comprehensive approach to career development, addressing guidance, communication, and emotional skills
Emphasizes the importance of emotional skills for success in the workplace
Practical, accessible materials for those with intellectual disabilities and those needing support for inclusion in the labor market
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