Online Class: Resume Writing 101

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13Lessons
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27Exams &
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4,225Students
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9Hours
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0.9CEUs
Course Description
One of the most important and intimidating steps in the job search process is writing a solid resume that gets the attention you want and need. Unfortunately, many job seekers get overwhelmed before they even get started. The result is poorly-written resumes that are built on top of templates that don't do the job seeker any good.
Course Motivation
In most cases, this is not how you approach resume writing. There are some strict guidelines that are used for this type of document, and if you do not follow them, you can knock yourself out of the running. We will talk more about the Dos and Don'ts later in this course. For now, realize that your resume will need to focus on the most relevant (to the job) aspects of your life. If it is strong enough to get you past the first round, then you will have the opportunity to dazzle the employer with your personality once you get to the interview.
Two parties will be using your resume. First, you will be using it to convince an employer that you are one of the top candidates for the job. By putting in the time and effort needed, you will be showing the employer that you are a professional, that you have the desire needed to be an excellent employee, and that you are a great fit for the job that he or she is offering. You will show how your experience and background is relevant and why you should be getting a call for an interview.
It may not always seem fair to be judged based on a few facts on a sheet of paper, but employers simply have to have some sort of method for narrowing down the candidate pool. Even if you are someone who does better in person than on paper, you will likely still need to utilize the resume process to be hired for the job that you want.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. An Introduction to the Resume
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 1 - An Introduction to the Resume
Lesson 2. Types of Resumes
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Choosing the best type of resume
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 2 - Types of Resumes
Lesson 3. Preparing to Write Your Resume
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Gathering Information
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 3 - Preparing to Write Your Resume
Lesson 4. Presentation
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Narrowing down your presentation
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 4 - Presentation
Lesson 5. Professional Objective and Education Section
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Writing an objective and educational section
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 5 - Professional Objective and Education Section
Lesson 6. Experience
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Evaluating Experience
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 6 - Experience
Lesson 7. Skills Section
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Creating a skills section
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 7 - Skills Section
Lesson 8. Honors and Awards
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Identifying Honors and Awards
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 8 - Honors and Awards
Lesson 9. Activities and Interests
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Identifying activities for your resume
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 9 - Activities and Interests
Lesson 10. Bolstering Your Resume
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: Identifying areas to be bolstered
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 10 - Bolstering Your Resume
Lesson 11. Polishing Your Resume
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Putting it all together
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 11 - Polishing Your Resume
Lesson 12. Cover Letters
Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment: Writing a cover letter
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 12 - Cover Letters
Lesson 13. Resumes in the Digital Age
Lesson 13 Video
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment: Evaluating alternatives
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 13 - Resumes in the Digital Age
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define what a resume is and its purpose.
- Define types of resumes.
- Prepare to write your resume.
- Draft a resume for presentation.
- Develop the Professional Objective and Education Sections of your resume.
- Develop the Experience Section of your resume.
- Develop the Skills Section of your resume.
- Develop the Honors and Awards Section of your resume.
- Define the Activities and Interests Section of your resume.
- Summarize ways to bolster your resume appropriately.
- Polish your resume.
- Create a cover letter.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "This course provided more than I expected and helped me so much! I never knew that there was so much that goes into a resume until I took this class. I am so much more confident in writing me resume. Thank you for this course i really appreciate you." -- Samantha H.
- "Thank you for the course! I was struggling with how to create a resume and this course has put that struggling to ease. My chances of getting a job have sky rocketed." -- Jedi S.
- "This was very helpful. The course covered the goals set for my program I am to facilitate this winter." -- Patricia M.
- "This course was very informative and helpful." -- Marlowe B.
- "Great Instructor - Very timely in responses!" -- Barbara M.
- "The lectures held a lot of information that was very helpful. The exam was a back-up to make sure you understood the material." -- Lisa J.
- "I really enjoyed it, look forward to doing it again." -- Wayne B.
- "I thought the most helpful part of the course was how the instructor had the lessons laid out. It was nice and made writing a resume easier the way she split each section of a resume up and had you prepare each section as we went. At the end all you had to do is piece together the sections from the lessons you wanted in your final resume and you had a full functional "professional" style resume to send out to a potential employer...VERY GOOD JOB BY THE INSTRUCTOR!!!!" -- Terry E.
- "Thank you very much for the great information. I found it very helpful. It has been 15 years since I did my only resume so I really needed the help. A lot has changed in that amount of time with technology advances." -- Elaine S.
- "I learned a great deal about the topics covered." -- Lindsey B.
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