Program Overview

Communication in the Digital Workplace & Technology Career Development

This course is part of a 16-week program and focuses on employability and interpersonal skills for success in gaining and retaining employment in the digital workplace.

Course Description

Topics include transferable professional skills, work-life balance, communication skills, business writing, teamwork & collaboration, and receiving feedback in the workplace. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on lab work, learners engage in both group and individual work. Students will be introduced to the critical elements of gaining and retaining employment. Learners will use a skills and strengths portfolio to gather and curate items critical to job seeking.

Course Details

Course Code

XBUS1515

Format and Length

Lecture: 90 hours

Prerequisites

None

Program Affiliation

This course is part of the following program: Upskilling For Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for Autistic Individuals.

Skills and Strengths Portfolio

By the end of the course, students will have built an effective skills and strengths portfolio and be fully prepared for their work experience. The portfolio includes:

• Resume writing
• Development of cover letters
• Using the STAR method to be successful with job interviews
• Strategies for effective workplace communication
• Developing workplace self-advocacy tools to ensure clear communication with their employer focused on equity, productivity, and accommodation.

Note

No classes are currently scheduled. Please sign up to be notified when classes are added.

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