Successfully Networking Your Career

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10

Lessons
11

Exams &
Assignments
3

Hours
average time
0.3

CEUs
95

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

When you're ready to build your professional network, you need to know how to navigate the ever-changing tools available online and in-person. This course will show you how to build a professional network and how to make sure these connections add value to your career.

This course is designed for the person who is new to networking or who needs spend more energy on building their network but not sure how and where to start.

We will cover the following topics:

1. What is Networking?

2. The Benefits of Networking

3. Quality vs. Quantity in Networking

4. Networking for New Opportunities

5. Networking for Professional Partnerships

6. Local and In-Person Networking

7. Online Networking

8. How Introverts Can Network

9. Maintain Your Connections

10. Long-Term Networking Strategies

This course will show you how to organize the information you need in one place so that you can start building your connections immediately. In addition, you will also have access to a resources page that will allow you to explore the process of networking online or in recent publications. The more information you have, the more you will be able to be a leader in your network.

While selling to others can increase your income, building lasting and meaningful professional relationships is what works better in today's connected marketplace. Are you networking as effectively as you should be?

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Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: What Is Networking?

This lesson will introduce the world of networking. 10 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review Article: Improve Your Networking Skills
Complete: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: The Benefits of Networking

There are a number of benefits to professional networking some that you probably know and some that may be new to you. 10 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review 2 Articles: Benefits of Networking; The Advantages of Networking
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Quality vs. Quantity in Networking

For many, networking can become a question of whether its better to focus on quality or quantity, when looking for connections. 10 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Article: 10 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Networking
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Networking for New Opportunities

It is good to know that you can easily use a network to find new ways to work, to connect, and to run a business. All you need to know is how to prepare yourself, how to reach out, and how to avoid the common mistakes. 10 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: Networking Opportunities
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Networking for Professional Partnerships

Professional connections can often lead to collaboration and new ideas, but it takes work to ensure the relationship is strong. 10 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Local and In-Person Networking

This lesson will discuss to value of local networking. The more you can build local networks, the more you can keep profits and money in the area, which strengthens the community. 10 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: Tips to Succeed With In-Person Networking
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Online Networking

This lesson will discuss how to make effective use of the user-friendly tools in online networking. 10 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review 3 Articles: How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking; There's a Right Way to Do Online Networking; 8 Alternatives to LinkedIn for All Your Professional Networking Needs
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: How Introverts Can Network

This lesson will discuss how networking can be done by both introverts and extroverts. 10 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review Article: The Introvert's Survival Guide to Networking
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Maintain Your Connections

This lesson will discuss the importance of maintaining your networking connections. 10 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: 5 Tips on How to Maintain Your Network of Contacts Now That You?ve Found a New Job; Ways to Build and Maintain Your Professional Network
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Long-Term Networking Strategies

Since connecting with others might look different in the future, you will want to think more about what your overall goals might be, and then seek out opportunities to reach those goals. 60 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review Article: Networking Success Strategies -- Building Lasting Relationships Brings Networking Success
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Complete: Lesson 10 Exam
Complete: The Final Exam

150

Total Course Points

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