University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Foundations of Professional Identity
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Foundations of Professional Identity

This course is part of Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work Specialization

Taught in English

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C. K. Gunsalus

Instructor: C. K. Gunsalus

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
27 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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21 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.7

(55 reviews)

|

97%

Beginner level
No prior experience required
27 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

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This course is part of the Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 5 modules in this course

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt1 plugin

Find out how the course will run and how we’ll use 2-Minute Challenges and expert commentary to give you a 3-D understanding of the material in this course. Establish and clarify your values and learn how they underpin your career.

What's included

25 videos2 readings4 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Learn a systematic approach to tackling any decision.

What's included

23 videos2 readings6 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Find out about nine common sources of problems at work, and how to identify them and stop them from derailing your day, your job, or your career.

What's included

23 videos2 readings5 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Develop personal scripts for difficult situations.

What's included

24 videos2 readings5 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt1 plugin

Instructor

C. K. Gunsalus
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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