Professional Development

• June 27, 2 PM UTC "Financial Literacy in Work and Life" by Enxhi Lami'10

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Z74S8_oRRKGi1yLerNN9rA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• July 18, 9 AM UTC "CV Development and Interview Skills to Land Your Next Role" by Farah Mohamed '10 

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/zNA8QooKRPal9CmIL6Zq2A. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Check what time it is in your location: Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator 

• August - (Date TBD) "Effective Communication" by Simona Jendroska '10

We encourage you to explore these resources to further strengthen your professional development. Both Coursera and LinkedIn Learning offer free trials, and if you haven’t used them before, they are well worth trying. Upon completing a course, both platforms allow you to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile. Below are some of our course recommendations, but you can also explore thousands of courses available on the platforms.

Coursera (offers a 7-day free trial)

• Maximize Productivity With AI Tools | Coursera 

• AI for Productivity | Coursera 

• Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills | Coursera 

• Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles | Coursera 

• Preparation for Job Interviews (Short Course) | Coursera 

• Portfolio, Interview, and Job Strategy | Coursera 

• Get Started with Microsoft Excel (Short Course) | Coursera 

• Canva Design Fundamentals | Coursera 

• Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search 

• Professional Skills: Communicating Your Best Self | Coursera 

LinkedIn Learning (offers a 1-month free trial)

• Optimizing Your Work with Microsoft 365 | LinkedIn Learning 

• The Three Pillars of Effective Communication | LinkedIn Learning 

• Project Management Foundations | LinkedIn Learning 

• The power of managing your time | LinkedIn Learning 

• Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities | LinkedIn Learning 

• Collaborative Leadership | LinkedIn Learning 

• Problem-Solving Techniques | LinkedIn Learning 

• PowerPoint: Eight Easy Ways to Make Your Presentation Stand Out | LinkedIn Learning 

• How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority | LinkedIn Learning 

• Discovering Your Strengths | LinkedIn Learning 

• Hands-On Introduction: Python | LinkedIn Learning 

In addition, if you are interested in developing your AI skills, we have included two recordings from the AI Alumni Insights Webinar series on utilising AI in your professional life, as well as a link to Google’s YouTube channel, where you can find additional videos to help develop your AI proficiency and other digital skillsets.

AI Alumni Insights: 

• AI for Productivity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1th2cCdxu4aplhVHkPfeEJN4uKM-Rpgyn/view?usp=sharing 

• AI and Time Management: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOJKHGdlQmPkLWmtJmY4L0Lf_SKHTkre/view?usp=sharing 

Google's Career Videos: Google Career Certificates - YouTube