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What you will learn - The Different Aspects Of Your Job Package
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Get BIG Savings with our Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
- Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio
- Conversational Leadership
- Mastering the Interview
- Active Listening
- Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills
1. Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio: Learn The Different Aspects Of Your Job Package
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. This course examines the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the interview. We recommend that you complete “Getting Your Job Search Started” before beginning this course.
In this course, you’ll learn about the different aspects of your job package, including your resume, cover letter, and job portfolio. You’ll also receive a plan that will get you to a job in 60 days, techniques for writing thank-you notes, and tips for choosing your references.
2. Conversational Leadership: Learn the Basics of Conversational Leadership
This Conversational Leadership course will help you develop your conversational leadership skills by focusing on meaningful conversations and communication. You will also learn about the World Café model, which you can use to foster input and conversation for any problem at hand.
In this Conversational Leadership course, you will learn about the fundamental elements of meaningful conversations, the four-I model of organizational conversation, the conversational leadership framework, and the World Café model. All of these tools will help you become a conversational leader and build stronger teams in your workplace.
3. Mastering the Interview: Master Job Interview Skills
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. As with any skill, we can get better at it with preparation and practice. This course will give you the chance to master job interview skills.
In this course, you will learn how to prepare for and participate in a job interview. We’ll share the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions that you should think about asking. You will also learn how to prepare for second interviews, testing, and shadowing, as well as how to follow up after an interview.
4. Active Listening: Learn the Basics of Active Listening
Communication skills are at the heart of everything we do each day, whether at home, at work, or at play. This course focuses on active listening, which encompasses the best of communication.
In this course, you will learn what active listening is and what qualities active listeners have. You’ll also learn how to manage your body language, create a positive listening attitude, encourage conversation, build relationships, and get over listening roadblocks.
5. Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills: Explore What Self-esteem Is
Ayn Rand once said, “The man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone.” This course will give you some techniques that can dramatically change how you feel about yourself and how you approach the world.
In this course, you will explore what self-esteem is and where low self-esteem comes from. You will also learn ways to build your self-esteem, get what you want, and make others feel better about themselves.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate in Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment Instructions
- Pre-Assignment Worksheet
- Pre-Assignment Worksheet
- Work History, Part One
- Work History, Part Two
- Work History, Part Three
Session 2: Who Are You?
- Exploration
- Creating Target Statements
- Standing Out from the Crowd
- Self-Description
- Creating Strong Statements
- Sample Statements
- A Few Guidelines, Part One
- A Few Guidelines, Part Two
- Making Connections
- Punch Up Your Action Statements
Session 3: Writing the Resume
- Essential Ingredients
- Length
- Proofreading
- Contact Information
- Objective
- Skill Summary
- Work Experience, Part One
- Work Experience, Part Two
- Accomplishments
- Education
- General Style Tips
- Check Up On Yourself
- Writing the Resume - Sample Resume One
- Sample Resume Two
- Sample Resume Three
- Sample Resume Four
- Resume Writing as a Profession
Session 4: Creating a Noticeable Package
- Personal Branding
- Branding Ideas
- Types of Resumes
- Chronological
- Functional
- Combination
- More Than One Resume?
- A Note about Electronic Resumes
Session 5: Cover Letters
- Essential Ingredients
- Step One
- Strong Openers to Try
- Step Three
- Step Four
- The Writing
Session 6: Getting into the Flow
- Making Connections
Session 7: The Portfolio
- Essential Components
- What Should Be Included?
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part One
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Two
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Three
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Four
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Five
Session 8: Refining and Perfecting
- Making Connections
Session 9: Dealing with Awkward Points
- Gaps in Your Resume
- Incarceration, Part One
- Incarceration, Part Two
- Returning to the Workforce after an Absence
- Job Hopping
- Pre-Employment Testing
Session 10: Getting to a New Job in 60 Days
- 60 Days to a New Job
- Days 1 to 6
- Days 7 to 14
- Days 15 to 25
- Days 26 to 60
- Summary
- Making the Plan Work for You
- Getting the Lead Out
Session 11: Goal Setting
- Creating a Plan
- Choosing Your References
- How References Work
Session 12: Thank You Notes
- Why Thank-You Notes Are Important
- Designing a Thank-You Note
- Crafting Your Message
Session 13: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Certificate in Conversational Leadership Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What’s In A Word?
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part One
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part Two
- What is Conversational Leadership?
Session 3: Fundamental Elements
- Designing Meaningful Conversations
- Building Your Personal Skills
- Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
Session 4: The Four-I Model of Organizational Conversation
- Intimacy
- The Four Features
- Replacing Corporate Communication
- Interactivity
- Evolving Communication Techniques
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Inclusion
- Looking at Inclusive Communications
- Case Studies
- Intentionality
- Creating a Conversational Strategy
- Sample Strategy Elements
- Common Language
- Making Connections
Session 5: The Conversational Leadership Framework
- Getting Started, Part One
- Getting Started, Part Two
- Powerful Conversations
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Creating the Conversation
- Identifying Your Purpose
- The Physical Setup
- The Finishing Touches
- Above and Beyond
- Involving Your Stakeholders
- Applying the Concepts
- Summary
- Developing the Questions
- Leveraging Appreciative Inquiry, Part One
- Leveraging Appreciative Inquiry, Part Two
- Getting It Right
- Taking It Further
- Getting to the Goal
- Making Connections
- Innovative Leadership
- Building Common Ground
- Questions to Consider
Session 6: World Café
- Setting Up
- Where the Magic Happens
- Round 1: Starting the Conversation
- Round 2: Connections Start
- Round 3: Back to the Beginning
- Round 4: Conversation of the Whole
Session 7: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Certificate in Mastering the Interview Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment Instructions
- Categories
- Sample Format: Basic Information
- Sample Format: Education
- Sample Format: Additional Education/Professional Development
- Work History (Part One)
- Work History Part 2
- Work History Part 3
Session 2: Understanding the Interview
- Planning for the Interview
- Considering the Questions
- Information Checklist, Part One
- Information Checklist, Part Two
- Tying It Together
- What We Want to Know
- The Informational Interview
- Guidelines, Part One
- Guidelines, Part Two
- Guidelines, Part Three
- Sample Thank You Note
Session 3: Types of Questions
- Ready for Questions
- Sample Behavioral Interviewing Questions
- GOS Method
- Knowledge Questions
- Other Options
- Preparing Interview Questions
Session 4: Getting Ready
- Question Tips
- The Weakest Question
- Making Connections
- Wrapping Up
- General Tips
Session 5: Live and In Person
- Making Connections
Session 6: Unwinding for the Interview
- Warms Ups and Tips for Interview Preparation
- One, Two, Three, Go!
Session 7: Common Problems and Solutions
- Best Intentions
- Preparing Your Answers
- Preparing Your Answers, Part Two
- Preparing Your Answers, Part Three
- Ability-Based Questions
- Avoiding Awkwardness
- Choosing What To Share
- Making Connections
Session 8: Phase Two
- What to Expect After the Interview
- Second Interview
- A Few Guidelines for Eating While Interviewing, Part One
- A Few Guidelines for Eating While Interviewing, Part Two
- Guidelines on Alcohol
- Pre-Employment Testing
- Being Told No, Thanks
- Following Up
Session 9: Practice Makes Perfect
- b Making Connections
Session 10: Sealing the Deal
- Job Offers
- Job Offer Checklist
- Always Get a Letter!
- Resignations
Session 11: Getting What Youre Worth
- Negotiating Tips and Tricks
- Pieces of the Pie
- Keeping Perspective
- Taking Care of Yourself
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Certificate in Active Listening Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Defining Active Listening
- What is Active Listening?
- Responding to Feelings
- Reading Cues
- Demonstrating Listening
- Identifying Good Listeners
- Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session 3: Body Language Basics
- Silent Messages
- Making Connections
Session 4: Attitude is Everything!
- Understanding Sympathy and Empathy
- Demonstrating Empathy
- Creating the Right Mindset
- Reframing the Situation
- Establishing Positive Intent
- Maintaining Focus
- Being Genuine
- Considering Your Purpose
- Making Connections
- Constructing Your Response
Session 5: Encouraging Conversation
- What Is Said and What Is Heard
- The Ladder of Inference, Part One
- The Ladder of Inference, Part Two
- The Ladder of Inference, Part Three
- The Ladder of Inference, Part Four
- Reflection: Using Your Own Experiences as a Resource
- Asking Questions, Part One
- Asking Questions, Part Two
- Probing Techniques, Part One
- Probing Techniques, Part Two
- Paraphrasing Techniques
- Echoing Techniques
Session 6: Building Relationships
- Building Common Ground
- Finding Common Ground
- Using Humor
- NLP Tips and Tricks
- Associated or Dissociated
- Towards or Away From
- Match/Mismatch
Session 7: Getting Over Listening Roadblocks
- Problems and Solutions
- Making Connections
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Certificate in Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment, Part 1
- Pre-Assignment, Part 2
- Pre-Assignment, Part 3
Session 2: What Is Self-Esteem?
- Defining Self-Esteem
- Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Origins of Low Self-Esteem
- Conditioned Behavior
- Changing the Conditioning
- Putting Things in Perspective
Session 3: Improving Self-Esteem
- Stop Spreading Negative Messages
- Generalizations
- Negative and Negating Comments
- Changing Your Language
- Throw out Perfectionism
- Creating Healthy Patterns
Session 4: Building Self-Esteem
- Building Confidence in Others
- Putting Others at Ease
- Presenting Yourself Well
- Creating Positive Impressions
- Our Thoughts on Creating Impressions
- Choosing Your Actions
Session 5: Increasing Our Self-Esteem
- Assessing Internal Factors
- Building Up and Tearing Down
- Our Thoughts on Building and Tearing
- Where Am I?
Session 6: Esteemed Confidence
- Techniques that Work
- Pretend You Are Confident
- Technique 1
- When Your Positive Self-Talk Doesn't Listen
- Technique 2
- When You Meet People, Look Them in the Eye
- Technique 3
- Dance
- Technique 4
- Know Your Stuff
- Technique 5
- Rehearsal is the Best Confidence Builder
- Technique 6
- Every Day, Remind Yourself That You Have Done Some Things Well
- Technique 7
- Read Inspiring Biographies and Autobiographies
- Technique 8
- Be Thankful
- Technique 9
- Push Yourself to Accomplish Short-Term Goals
- Technique 10
- Do Something for Yourself Every Week
- Technique 11
Session 7: The Power of Thought
- Identifying the Situations
- Negative Thoughts
- Controlling Your Thoughts
- Flip it Around
- Tyrone's Thinking
- Discussion Questions
- Discussing Tyrone's Thoughts
- Avoiding Traps
- Removing the Distortions
Session 8: Ask for What You Want
- What Do You Want?
- Ask Assertively and Effectively
- Your Heart's Desire
- Marlene's Story
- Discussion Question
Session 9: Create What You Want
- Identifying Dreams and Setting Goals
- SPIRIT Goals
- My Own Goal Setting
Session 10: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
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Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
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All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn - The Different Aspects Of Your Job Package
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Get BIG Savings with our Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
- Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio
- Conversational Leadership
- Mastering the Interview
- Active Listening
- Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills
1. Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio: Learn The Different Aspects Of Your Job Package
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. This course examines the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the interview. We recommend that you complete “Getting Your Job Search Started” before beginning this course.
In this course, you’ll learn about the different aspects of your job package, including your resume, cover letter, and job portfolio. You’ll also receive a plan that will get you to a job in 60 days, techniques for writing thank-you notes, and tips for choosing your references.
2. Conversational Leadership: Learn the Basics of Conversational Leadership
This Conversational Leadership course will help you develop your conversational leadership skills by focusing on meaningful conversations and communication. You will also learn about the World Café model, which you can use to foster input and conversation for any problem at hand.
In this Conversational Leadership course, you will learn about the fundamental elements of meaningful conversations, the four-I model of organizational conversation, the conversational leadership framework, and the World Café model. All of these tools will help you become a conversational leader and build stronger teams in your workplace.
3. Mastering the Interview: Master Job Interview Skills
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. As with any skill, we can get better at it with preparation and practice. This course will give you the chance to master job interview skills.
In this course, you will learn how to prepare for and participate in a job interview. We’ll share the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions that you should think about asking. You will also learn how to prepare for second interviews, testing, and shadowing, as well as how to follow up after an interview.
4. Active Listening: Learn the Basics of Active Listening
Communication skills are at the heart of everything we do each day, whether at home, at work, or at play. This course focuses on active listening, which encompasses the best of communication.
In this course, you will learn what active listening is and what qualities active listeners have. You’ll also learn how to manage your body language, create a positive listening attitude, encourage conversation, build relationships, and get over listening roadblocks.
5. Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills: Explore What Self-esteem Is
Ayn Rand once said, “The man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone.” This course will give you some techniques that can dramatically change how you feel about yourself and how you approach the world.
In this course, you will explore what self-esteem is and where low self-esteem comes from. You will also learn ways to build your self-esteem, get what you want, and make others feel better about themselves.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate in Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment Instructions
- Pre-Assignment Worksheet
- Pre-Assignment Worksheet
- Work History, Part One
- Work History, Part Two
- Work History, Part Three
Session 2: Who Are You?
- Exploration
- Creating Target Statements
- Standing Out from the Crowd
- Self-Description
- Creating Strong Statements
- Sample Statements
- A Few Guidelines, Part One
- A Few Guidelines, Part Two
- Making Connections
- Punch Up Your Action Statements
Session 3: Writing the Resume
- Essential Ingredients
- Length
- Proofreading
- Contact Information
- Objective
- Skill Summary
- Work Experience, Part One
- Work Experience, Part Two
- Accomplishments
- Education
- General Style Tips
- Check Up On Yourself
- Writing the Resume - Sample Resume One
- Sample Resume Two
- Sample Resume Three
- Sample Resume Four
- Resume Writing as a Profession
Session 4: Creating a Noticeable Package
- Personal Branding
- Branding Ideas
- Types of Resumes
- Chronological
- Functional
- Combination
- More Than One Resume?
- A Note about Electronic Resumes
Session 5: Cover Letters
- Essential Ingredients
- Step One
- Strong Openers to Try
- Step Three
- Step Four
- The Writing
Session 6: Getting into the Flow
- Making Connections
Session 7: The Portfolio
- Essential Components
- What Should Be Included?
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part One
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Two
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Three
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Four
- Designing Your Portfolio, Part Five
Session 8: Refining and Perfecting
- Making Connections
Session 9: Dealing with Awkward Points
- Gaps in Your Resume
- Incarceration, Part One
- Incarceration, Part Two
- Returning to the Workforce after an Absence
- Job Hopping
- Pre-Employment Testing
Session 10: Getting to a New Job in 60 Days
- 60 Days to a New Job
- Days 1 to 6
- Days 7 to 14
- Days 15 to 25
- Days 26 to 60
- Summary
- Making the Plan Work for You
- Getting the Lead Out
Session 11: Goal Setting
- Creating a Plan
- Choosing Your References
- How References Work
Session 12: Thank You Notes
- Why Thank-You Notes Are Important
- Designing a Thank-You Note
- Crafting Your Message
Session 13: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Certificate in Conversational Leadership Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What’s In A Word?
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part One
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part Two
- What is Conversational Leadership?
Session 3: Fundamental Elements
- Designing Meaningful Conversations
- Building Your Personal Skills
- Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
Session 4: The Four-I Model of Organizational Conversation
- Intimacy
- The Four Features
- Replacing Corporate Communication
- Interactivity
- Evolving Communication Techniques
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Inclusion
- Looking at Inclusive Communications
- Case Studies
- Intentionality
- Creating a Conversational Strategy
- Sample Strategy Elements
- Common Language
- Making Connections
Session 5: The Conversational Leadership Framework
- Getting Started, Part One
- Getting Started, Part Two
- Powerful Conversations
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Creating the Conversation
- Identifying Your Purpose
- The Physical Setup
- The Finishing Touches
- Above and Beyond
- Involving Your Stakeholders
- Applying the Concepts
- Summary
- Developing the Questions
- Leveraging Appreciative Inquiry, Part One
- Leveraging Appreciative Inquiry, Part Two
- Getting It Right
- Taking It Further
- Getting to the Goal
- Making Connections
- Innovative Leadership
- Building Common Ground
- Questions to Consider
Session 6: World Café
- Setting Up
- Where the Magic Happens
- Round 1: Starting the Conversation
- Round 2: Connections Start
- Round 3: Back to the Beginning
- Round 4: Conversation of the Whole
Session 7: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Certificate in Mastering the Interview Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment Instructions
- Categories
- Sample Format: Basic Information
- Sample Format: Education
- Sample Format: Additional Education/Professional Development
- Work History (Part One)
- Work History Part 2
- Work History Part 3
Session 2: Understanding the Interview
- Planning for the Interview
- Considering the Questions
- Information Checklist, Part One
- Information Checklist, Part Two
- Tying It Together
- What We Want to Know
- The Informational Interview
- Guidelines, Part One
- Guidelines, Part Two
- Guidelines, Part Three
- Sample Thank You Note
Session 3: Types of Questions
- Ready for Questions
- Sample Behavioral Interviewing Questions
- GOS Method
- Knowledge Questions
- Other Options
- Preparing Interview Questions
Session 4: Getting Ready
- Question Tips
- The Weakest Question
- Making Connections
- Wrapping Up
- General Tips
Session 5: Live and In Person
- Making Connections
Session 6: Unwinding for the Interview
- Warms Ups and Tips for Interview Preparation
- One, Two, Three, Go!
Session 7: Common Problems and Solutions
- Best Intentions
- Preparing Your Answers
- Preparing Your Answers, Part Two
- Preparing Your Answers, Part Three
- Ability-Based Questions
- Avoiding Awkwardness
- Choosing What To Share
- Making Connections
Session 8: Phase Two
- What to Expect After the Interview
- Second Interview
- A Few Guidelines for Eating While Interviewing, Part One
- A Few Guidelines for Eating While Interviewing, Part Two
- Guidelines on Alcohol
- Pre-Employment Testing
- Being Told No, Thanks
- Following Up
Session 9: Practice Makes Perfect
- b Making Connections
Session 10: Sealing the Deal
- Job Offers
- Job Offer Checklist
- Always Get a Letter!
- Resignations
Session 11: Getting What Youre Worth
- Negotiating Tips and Tricks
- Pieces of the Pie
- Keeping Perspective
- Taking Care of Yourself
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Certificate in Active Listening Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Defining Active Listening
- What is Active Listening?
- Responding to Feelings
- Reading Cues
- Demonstrating Listening
- Identifying Good Listeners
- Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session 3: Body Language Basics
- Silent Messages
- Making Connections
Session 4: Attitude is Everything!
- Understanding Sympathy and Empathy
- Demonstrating Empathy
- Creating the Right Mindset
- Reframing the Situation
- Establishing Positive Intent
- Maintaining Focus
- Being Genuine
- Considering Your Purpose
- Making Connections
- Constructing Your Response
Session 5: Encouraging Conversation
- What Is Said and What Is Heard
- The Ladder of Inference, Part One
- The Ladder of Inference, Part Two
- The Ladder of Inference, Part Three
- The Ladder of Inference, Part Four
- Reflection: Using Your Own Experiences as a Resource
- Asking Questions, Part One
- Asking Questions, Part Two
- Probing Techniques, Part One
- Probing Techniques, Part Two
- Paraphrasing Techniques
- Echoing Techniques
Session 6: Building Relationships
- Building Common Ground
- Finding Common Ground
- Using Humor
- NLP Tips and Tricks
- Associated or Dissociated
- Towards or Away From
- Match/Mismatch
Session 7: Getting Over Listening Roadblocks
- Problems and Solutions
- Making Connections
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Certificate in Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment, Part 1
- Pre-Assignment, Part 2
- Pre-Assignment, Part 3
Session 2: What Is Self-Esteem?
- Defining Self-Esteem
- Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Origins of Low Self-Esteem
- Conditioned Behavior
- Changing the Conditioning
- Putting Things in Perspective
Session 3: Improving Self-Esteem
- Stop Spreading Negative Messages
- Generalizations
- Negative and Negating Comments
- Changing Your Language
- Throw out Perfectionism
- Creating Healthy Patterns
Session 4: Building Self-Esteem
- Building Confidence in Others
- Putting Others at Ease
- Presenting Yourself Well
- Creating Positive Impressions
- Our Thoughts on Creating Impressions
- Choosing Your Actions
Session 5: Increasing Our Self-Esteem
- Assessing Internal Factors
- Building Up and Tearing Down
- Our Thoughts on Building and Tearing
- Where Am I?
Session 6: Esteemed Confidence
- Techniques that Work
- Pretend You Are Confident
- Technique 1
- When Your Positive Self-Talk Doesn't Listen
- Technique 2
- When You Meet People, Look Them in the Eye
- Technique 3
- Dance
- Technique 4
- Know Your Stuff
- Technique 5
- Rehearsal is the Best Confidence Builder
- Technique 6
- Every Day, Remind Yourself That You Have Done Some Things Well
- Technique 7
- Read Inspiring Biographies and Autobiographies
- Technique 8
- Be Thankful
- Technique 9
- Push Yourself to Accomplish Short-Term Goals
- Technique 10
- Do Something for Yourself Every Week
- Technique 11
Session 7: The Power of Thought
- Identifying the Situations
- Negative Thoughts
- Controlling Your Thoughts
- Flip it Around
- Tyrone's Thinking
- Discussion Questions
- Discussing Tyrone's Thoughts
- Avoiding Traps
- Removing the Distortions
Session 8: Ask for What You Want
- What Do You Want?
- Ask Assertively and Effectively
- Your Heart's Desire
- Marlene's Story
- Discussion Question
Session 9: Create What You Want
- Identifying Dreams and Setting Goals
- SPIRIT Goals
- My Own Goal Setting
Session 10: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Requirements
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Students will also need access the following applications:
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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