Online Class: Successfully Networking Your Career

This course will show you how to build a professional network and how to make sure these connections add value to your career.

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  • 10
    Lessons
  • 12
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 498
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 3
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.3
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Master the Art of Networking: Pave Your Way to Professional Excellence

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, your network isn't just about who you know—it's about who knows you. And more importantly, how meaningfully you connect with them. Embark on a transformative journey where you won't just build connections; you'll cultivate enduring relationships that elevate your professional trajectory. Our meticulously curated course is your golden ticket to mastering the nuanced art and science of networking, both in the digital realm and the tangible world.

Whether you're a fledgling in the world of professional relationships or someone who acknowledges the need for a more robust network but feels adrift amidst myriad options, this course is your compass. It’s meticulously crafted to serve as both a primer for beginners and a refresher for those aiming to revitalize their networking strategies.

Allow us to give you a sneak peek into the enlightening modules awaiting you:

  1. Decoding Networking: Dive deep into the essence of networking. It's more than just meeting people; it's about creating synergies.
  2. The Networking Goldmine: Unearth the plethora of benefits that stem from strategic networking.
  3. Quality Over Quantity: Learn why the depth of your connections often trumps their breadth.
  4. Spotting Opportunities: Harness the power of networking to unlock doors you didn't even know existed.
  5. Crafting Professional Alliances: Strategize to build partnerships that complement and elevate your professional journey.
  6. The Power of Presence: Discover the unmatched value of local and in-person interactions.
  7. Digital Networking Mastery: Navigate the vast and dynamic world of online networking platforms.
  8. Networking for Introverts: Tailored strategies ensuring even the most reserved among us can build a potent network.
  9. Cultivating Relationships: It's not just about making connections, but nurturing and maintaining them.
  10. Sustained Networking Excellence: Equip yourself with strategies ensuring your networking efforts bear fruit over the long haul.

Our course is not just an information repository—it's a dynamic toolkit. We'll empower you with actionable steps and a structured approach to ensure you're not just absorbing knowledge but implementing it. As part of this immersive experience, you'll gain exclusive access to a treasure trove of resources. Dive deep into the latest networking strategies, innovations, and best practices that the digital age has ushered in.

In an age where transactions are frequent, transformative professional relationships stand out. While direct selling has its merits, fostering genuine, lasting professional bonds is the linchpin of sustained success in our interconnected marketplace. The pertinent question isn't whether you're networking—it's whether you're networking optimally, with purpose and strategy.

Dive in and equip yourself with the insights, strategies, and skills to ensure your networking game is not just effective but unparalleled. Join us, and let's co-create your networking success story.

 
  • 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
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.6 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(225 votes)

Lesson 1: What Is Networking?

12 Points
This lesson will introduce the world of networking. Additional lesson topics: Improve Your Networking Skills
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: The Benefits of Networking

10 Points
There are a number of benefits to professional networking some that you probably know and some that may be new to you. Additional lesson topics: Benefits of Networking; The Advantages of Networking
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Quality vs. Quantity in Networking

10 Points
For many, networking can become a question of whether its better to focus on quality or quantity, when looking for connections. Additional lesson topics: 10 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Networking
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Networking for New Opportunities

10 Points
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. Additional lesson topics: Networking Opportunities
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Networking for Professional Partnerships

10 Points
Professional connections can often lead to collaboration and new ideas, but it takes work to ensure the relationship is strong.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Local and In-Person Networking

10 Points
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. Additional lesson topics: Tips to Succeed With In-Person Networking
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Online Networking

10 Points
This lesson will discuss how to make effective use of the user-friendly tools in online networking. Additional lesson topics: 8 Alternatives to LinkedIn for All Your Professional Networking Needs; There's a Right Way to Do Online Networking; How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: How Introverts Can Network

10 Points
This lesson will discuss how networking can be done by both introverts and extroverts. Additional lesson topics: The Introvert's Survival Guide to Networking
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Maintain Your Connections

10 Points
This lesson will discuss the importance of maintaining your networking connections. Additional lesson topics: 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
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Long-Term Networking Strategies

60 Points
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. Additional lesson topics: Networking Success Strategies -- Building Lasting Relationships Brings Networking Success
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What do you think about this course?; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
152
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what networking is.
  • Define the benefits of networking.
  • Define quantity means in networking.
  • Describe techniques for networking for new opportunities.
  • Describe networking for professional partnerships.
  • Describe processes for local and in-person networking.
  • Define online networking.
  • Recognize how introverts can network.
  • Summarize methods for maintaining your connections.
  • Determine long-term networking strategies.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Successfully Networking Your Career
Course Number: 8900317
Lessons Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars (225 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.3 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I thought the course was a great refresher in networking and included helpful tips." -- Joseph C.
  • "Successfully learned a lot!" -- Eleni M.

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