Courses for Career Success & Transition
LinkedIn Pro - $300
Instructor: Sharon Jumper
In each of the three modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring session via Zoom with the instructor. During the course, you will:
• Create or revise your LinkedIn profile so that it is keyword rich and search-engine optimized;
• Develop successful strategies for social media engagement, personal promotion, and solicitation of work; and
• Strategically grow your network, endorsements, and recommendations.
Effective Writing Skills - $400
Instructor: Jonathan Bratt
In each of the five modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring sessions via Zoom with the instructor.
During the course, you will:
Explain the importance of identifying the audience and purpose and selecting appropriate communication choices;
Use traditional and online tools and methods to find, evaluate, and process information;
Identify the different types of reports and proposals and their purposes;
Write practical and concise emails, memos, and business letters; and
Use technology to correct spelling, grammar, or syntax errors.
Successful Interview Strategies - $300
Instructor: Antoinette Marie Davis
In each of the four modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring session via Zoom with the instructor. During the course, you will:
Identify methods and resources to research prior to the interview;
Develop strategies to prepare for a successful interview;
Formulate responses to questions you can expect during the interview; and
Plan for follow-up after interview
Securing a Job Teaching Online in Higher Education - $400
Instructor: Antoinette Marie Davis
In each of the four modules of this four-week online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring session via Zoom with the instructor. During the course, you will:
Identify teaching opportunities in higher education that align with your personal and professional goals
Develop a comprehensive curriculum vitae
Formulate a strategy to “nail” the interview
Prepare for onboarding and teaching your first online course
Introduction to Teaching Online/E-learning - $400
Instructor: Jonathan Bratt
In each of the five modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring sessions via Zoom with the instructor.
During the course, you will:
Identify opportunities to develop e-learning;
Develop a plan for an e-learning course;
Evaluate strategies for motivating and engaging students;
Analyze various assessment strategies; and
Assess the use of open educational resources (OER) and educational technology tools in online courses
Building a Course Outside of Academia - $300
Instructor: Charles Jumper
In each of the three modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring session via Zoom with the instructor. During the course, you will:
Identify target markets that align with your academic credentials and professional experience
Evaluate knowledge gaps and training needs within the targeted market(s)
Create learning objectives for a new course designed for the market(s)
Turning your Passion into a Non-Profit - $400
Instructor: Eliza Gordner
In each of the four modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and 1:1 live mentoring sessions via Zoom with the instructor.
During the course, you will:
Conduct a needs assessment;
Evaluate whether starting a non-profit is right for you;
Develop strategies for establishing your organization’s mission statement and governance structure; and
Formulate a plan for meeting legal compliance and risk management needs of your non-profit.
Getting Started in Instructional Design - $300
Instructors: Nathan Braun & Todd Kane
In each of the three modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring session via Zoom with the instructor(s). During the course, you will:
Identify opportunities in instructional design that align with your professional goals;
Assess your existing skillset of instructional design skills; and
Develop a plan for obtaining work in instructional design.
The Big 3 in ID - $900
Instructors: Nathan Braun & Todd Kane
In each of the six modules of this self-paced, asynchronous, online course, you will receive detailed written feedback and a 1:1 live mentoring session via Zoom with the instructor(s).
During the course, you will:
Evaluate the use of Camtasia, Articulate, and Captivate in e-learning;
Develop learning objects using Camtasia, Articulate, and Captivate; and
Assess accessibility of learning objects.