From this course, students will learn the foundations of professional growth. They will understand the importance of digital literacy and gain practical experience with online collaboration, data literacy, and personal branding. Additionally, students will strengthen their abilities in storytelling, active listening, and public speaking, while preparing effective resumes and interview strategies. By the end of the course, participants will apply their learning in a capstone project that showcases their skills and readiness for career advancement.

Topics:

• Building a strong professional persona and setting growth goals

• Developing a confident mindset and positive self-talk

• Essential digital literacy and cybersecurity practices

• Mastering non-verbal communication and body language

• Creating and managing your professional online brand

• Storytelling techniques for interviews and networking

• Active listening skills to build trust and rapport

• Public speaking strategies for confidence and clarity

• Understanding data literacy and basic analysis tools

• Professional networking, resumes, and job interview mastery