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Career Skills for the 2020s: Navigating the Online World of Work
Coventry University
  • Start Date: 16 Jan, 2023
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Find your purpose and identify the career skills you need to upskill in your sector or to seek a new job online.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Introduction

Introduction Video

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Develop the digital skills employers are looking for in the 2020s


In this rapidly changing world, it’s important that you’re confident about working online and embracing technology in your professional life.


On this course, you’ll assess your strengths and weaknesses and explore the skills you need to build to progress in work or to seek a new job in the 2020s.


Learn how to set goals for your professional development


You’ll be introduced to digital tools and analytical frameworks that will help you to set goals for your future career and identify the skills you’ll need to get there.


Whether you need to enhance your communication skills, increase your digital capabilities, or boost your problem-solving abilities, this course will allow you to explore your skills, strengths, and areas for development.


Create an online CV and build your professional online presence


Alongside expert progression coaches and student experience officers, you’ll build valuable knowledge around how to use technology to your professional advantage.


You’ll explore what makes a successful online presentation, how to write a CV and covering letter to share online, as well as digital tricks and tips to help you find your purpose and identify what employers want.


You’ll benefit from access to an online community of learners to support you along the way, as well as the professional resources you need to help you take control of your career.


This course is designed for anyone who would like to improve their online and digital skills, as well as their soft skills like communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, adaptability and resilience.


You should be able to complete the course using just a mobile phone, but it would be beneficial to have a tablet or laptop with a keyboard to enable you to write longer documents such as CVs and covering letters, for which you will need word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.


There is also at least one optional activity in which you are encouraged to video yourself giving a short presentation. A mobile phone that allows you to record short videos will be sufficient for this.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Coventry University

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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