How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

Overview

Are you aiming to sharpen your competitive edge in the job market? Discover the advanced "How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management" course, tailored for working professionals keen on refining the organization, management, and presentation of their skills. This project-centered course, offered by Eindhoven University of Technology and available on Coursera, is your gateway to excelling in competency-based, competitive job selections, especially vital in today's age of AI-powered recruiting.

By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in measuring your skills acquisition objectively against the job roles you desire and the competition you face. Employ experiential tools like simulations, benchmarking, competency dashboards, and skills assessments to operationalize and quantify your skillsets. Gain insight into how to estimate your competitiveness in job selections accurately, and pinpoint the skills you need to develop further to stand out.

This course doesn't just enhance your job applications; it equips you to boost your ongoing professional development by tracking skills acquisition levels effectively. Enjoy immediate tangible outcomes by learning to utilize a robust computer program for organizing and managing your skills inventory. Your culminating project will spotlight your targeted job role, comprising a Skillset Summary Checklist, a Selection Criteria Statement, and a Professional Development Plan—empowering tools to elevate your next job application or promotion request.

Course participation includes access to comprehensive materials like videos, readings, and interactive learning activities. An optional companion book is available for purchase on Amazon.com. Engage with the exclusive course software, "J.A.F.A.R, Skills Manager Pro (R)", a copyrighted Excel spreadsheet template provided free for personal use to course attendees, requiring basic MS Excel proficiency and a licensed copy of the software.

Embark on a journey of self-improvement and career development with a project-centered approach that not only aids in mastering new concepts efficiently but also ensures the application of acquired skills for impactful life and career advancements. Upon completing this course, you'll proudly possess a project that showcases your enhanced capabilities and readiness for competitive job markets. Seize the chance to direct your skill-building endeavors for sustained growth and success.

Categories: Career Development Courses, Self Improvement Courses.

Syllabus

Taught by

Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin and Amy Giaculli

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