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Career Development and Conflict Management

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This course provides a foundational understanding of two essential dimensions of professional growth: career development and conflict management. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical tools, and real-world applications, participants will explore strategies for navigating career pathways and managing interpersonal dynamics in the workplace.

The Career Development component equips learners with the knowledge and skills to assess their professional goals, align personal strengths with opportunities, and create actionable plans for progression. Topics include goal setting, skills assessment, networking strategies, personal branding, and navigating transitions within evolving professional environments.

The Conflict Management segment introduces effective approaches to recognizing, addressing, and resolving conflicts constructively. Emphasis is placed on communication styles, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, and mediation practices to foster positive work relationships and collaborative outcomes.

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

  1. Identify and plan for key stages of career development.
  2. Evaluate personal and professional strengths and areas for growth.
  3. Apply conflict resolution strategies to real-life workplace scenarios.
  4. Communicate more effectively during challenging interactions.
  5. Build confidence in managing both upward and peer-level dynamics.

This course is ideal for early- to mid-career professionals, team leaders, and anyone seeking to enhance their career trajectory while building stronger interpersonal skills.

What You'll Learn?

  • This lesson provides students with a foundational understanding of career development and its importance in achieving personal and professional goals. Through interactive discussions, self-assessment activities, and guided exploration, students will learn how to identify their strengths, interests, and values and how these align with various career paths. The lesson will also introduce goal-setting strategies, career planning tools, and essential skills for navigating the job market, such as resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. By the end of the session, students will have acquired the knowledge and confidence to embark on their career journey with intention and purpose
  • The ideal target group for this career development course includes young adults and early-career professionals, typically between the ages of 16 and 30, who are at a critical stage of exploring or establishing their career paths. This group may include:
  • • High school or college students preparing to transition into the workforce or higher education.
  • • Recent graduates seeking guidance on how to enter their desired career fields.
  • • Unemployed or underemployed individuals aiming to enhance their employability or shift into more fulfilling roles.
  • • Young professionals looking to set long-term career goals, gain clarity, or pursue advancement.
  • • Youth from underserved or at-risk communities, who may lack access to career guidance and mentorship.
  • To support your successful completion of this course, you are expected to:
  • 1. Attend the online coaching sessions
  • 2. After completing the assigned readings, participate in the online interaction discussion forums
  • by responding to questions in the online threads.
  • 3. Display tolerance and respect for the views of others.
  • 4. Display willingness to participate in open discussion and contribute ideas.
  • 5. Exercise patience and be attentive in handling and using information gathered.
  • 6. Ensure diligence in the exploration of new theories and approaches.
  • 7. Complete online activities within the specified time frame.
  • 8. Avoid plagiarism and submit original work for assessments.
  • 9. Be honest and ethical in all course activities
  • 1. Downloadable reading materials
  • 2. Links to online reading materials
  • 3.Links to worksheets and books
  • 4. Links to personal and professional development videos.

Course Content

Free
  • Duration 07:00:00
  • Lessons 7
  • Enrolled 23
  • Language English
  • Skill Intermediate
  • Available Seats 77
  • Last Update July 1, 2025