Career Support Community and Resources (Coursera)

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Research and act on technology trends.

2. Develop computer application skills for virtual coaching.

3. Engage community partners and businesses to identify resources.

4. Identify career development opportunities for Career Coaches and Navigators.

5. Complete a capstone project.

To be successful in this course, no prior experience with career coaching or navigation is required; but we recommend completing the previous courses in the program so you can build on the knowledge and skills from those courses here.

Course 4 of 4 in the Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator Professional Certificate.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Technical Skills

As technology changes, so do the tools Career Navigators and clients use. Technology changes affect the career landscape, too. Learn how can Career Navigators keep up to date for themselves and their clients.

WEEK 2

Building Community Partnerships

One way to make sure you have the right resources for your clients is to build strong partnerships with stakeholders. Learn how to engage new stakeholders, discuss client progress with them and secure sources of funding.

WEEK 3

Professional Organizations and Career Development

So far, you've learned how to help clients grow and develop in their careers. Now it's time to focus on opportunities for Career Navigators to join professional organizations and progress in their careers.

WEEK 4

Capstone

In this final module, you will apply all the skills you have learned throughout the course to a final, graded project. You will also take a final exam.