Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, this specialization does not offer university credit.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What is the refund policy?

If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Spezialisierung für Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

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Spezialisierung für Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

Take Control of Your Professional Development. Learn strategic planning, networking, communication, and more

Dozent: UMN Graduate School Academic & Professional Development

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4-teilige Kursreihe

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Empfohlene Erfahrung

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unter 5 Stunden pro Woche

Flexibler Zeitplan

In Ihrem eigenen Lerntempo lernen

4-teilige Kursreihe

Befassen Sie sich eingehend mit einem Thema

Stufe Anfänger

Empfohlene Erfahrung

4 Wochen zu vervollständigen

unter 5 Stunden pro Woche

Flexibler Zeitplan

In Ihrem eigenen Lerntempo lernen

Was Sie lernen werden

Create a strategic Individual Development Plan (IDP) to align your skills, goals, and values.
Identify and communicate your transferable skills for academic and non-academic career paths.
Build meaningful professional connections and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Empathy
Kategorie: Strategic Planning
Kategorie: Planning
Kategorie: Communication
Kategorie: Professional Development
Kategorie: Time Management
Kategorie: Collaboration
Kategorie: Communication Strategies
Kategorie: Project Management
Kategorie: Storytelling
Kategorie: Persuasive Communication
Kategorie: Cultural Diversity

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Zertifikat zur Vorlage

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Unterrichtet in Englisch

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Juni 2025

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Erlernen Sie gefragte Kompetenzen von Universitäten und Branchenexperten.
Erlernen Sie ein Thema oder ein Tool mit echten Projekten.
Entwickeln Sie ein fundiertes Verständnisse der Kernkonzepte.
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Spezialisierung - 4 Kursreihen

This specialization helps graduate students, postdocs, and advanced degree holders take a strategic approach to professional development and career planning. Through four focused courses—on Individual Development Plans (IDPs), transferable skills, networking, and communicating with diverse audiences—you’ll build the mindset and tools needed to grow your career with purpose. Whether you’re pursuing academia, industry, or something in between, you’ll gain the confidence and clarity to navigate your next steps.

Praktisches Lernprojekt

Learners will complete practical projects such as creating a personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP), mapping transferable skills to career goals, crafting effective networking messages, and developing a communication strategy tailored to diverse audiences. These hands-on activities help learners apply what they’ve learned to real-world career planning and professional scenarios.

Individual Development Plan (IDP)

KURS 18 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

Unlock your professional potential with our comprehensive course on mastering the Individual Development Plan (IDP). This course offers a structured approach to cultivating academic and professional success while building a robust support network. You will learn the importance of strategic planning in navigating professional opportunities and use the IDP as a dynamic tool for self-assessment, competency development, and goal-setting. Key topics include:

Planning for Success: Understanding how to set clear expectations and navigate academic or professional opportunities. IDP Framework: Assessing competencies, setting professional development goals, and effectively communicating strategies to potential mentors. Self-Assessment: Identifying and developing transferable skills to prepare for the job market. Writing the IDP: Crafting a comprehensive plan that includes focus areas, long and short-term goals, strategies, steps, timelines, and resources. Implementing the IDP: Seeking feedback, revising content, and maintaining accountability through regular mentor meetings.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Goal Setting

Kategorie: Personal Development

Kategorie: Constructive Feedback

Kategorie: Timelines

Kategorie: Strategic Thinking

Kategorie: Professional Development

Kategorie: Accountability

Kategorie: Planning

Kategorie: Smart Goals

Kategorie: Time Management

Kategorie: Mentorship

Kategorie: Self-Awareness

Kategorie: Adaptability

Kategorie: Strategic Planning

Kategorie: Action Oriented

Identifying Transferable Skills

KURS 28 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

This course introduces graduate students, postdocs, and advanced degree holders to the concept of transferable skills—versatile abilities that are valuable across a wide range of careers. Through four focused modules, learners will explore what transferable skills are and gain a foundational understanding of three essential skill areas: cross-cultural communication, project management, and leadership. Each module offers practical examples, self-reflection opportunities, and curated resources to help learners begin developing these skills and recognize their relevance in both academic and professional settings.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Define transferable skills and explain their relevance across career paths. Identify key components of cross-cultural communication and explore strategies for strengthening this skill. Recognize the basic principles of project management and assess opportunities to apply them in academic or professional work. Describe core concepts of leadership and identify ways to begin building leadership experience.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Leadership

Kategorie: Project Management

Kategorie: Adaptability

Kategorie: Communication Strategies

Kategorie: Intercultural Competence

Kategorie: Goal Setting

Kategorie: Professional Development

Kategorie: Cultural Diversity

Kategorie: Personal Development

Kategorie: Emotional Intelligence

Kategorie: Collaboration

Kategorie: Self-Awareness

Networking

KURS 36 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

Understand the importance of networking in academic and career growth.
Learn strategies for building and maintaining a professional network tailored to your academic and career goals.
Create a personal networking plan that aligns with your academic and professional goals.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: General Networking

Kategorie: Professional Networking

Kategorie: Relationship Building

Kategorie: Stress Management

Kategorie: Interviewing Skills

Kategorie: Public Speaking

Kategorie: Verbal Communication Skills

Kategorie: Rapport Building

Kategorie: Professional Development

Kategorie: Emotional Intelligence

Kategorie: Smart Goals

Kategorie: Communication Strategies

Kategorie: Communication

Communicating to Diverse Audiences

KURS 46 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively across differences is an essential skill. This course introduces strategies for engaging diverse audiences with clarity, empathy, and impact. Through focused modules on the power of storytelling and presentation skills, learners will develop practical tools to craft compelling messages that resonate across a range of backgrounds and settings.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Communication Strategies

Kategorie: Communication

Kategorie: Verbal Communication Skills

Kategorie: Persuasive Communication

Kategorie: Public Speaking

Kategorie: Storytelling

Kategorie: Empathy

Kategorie: Non-Verbal Communication

Kategorie: Diversity Awareness

Kategorie: Cultural Diversity

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UMN Graduate School Academic & Professional Development

University of Minnesota

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

We recommend that you take one week to complete each course, so it would take a month to complete this Specialization at a comfortable pace.

This specialization is designed for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and advanced degree holders across disciplines. No prior knowledge of career development frameworks is required—just a desire to take a strategic approach to your professional growth.

We recommend starting with the Individual Development Plan (IDP) course, as it provides a foundation for the rest of the specialization. However, the other courses can be taken in any order based on your interests and goals.

Upon completing this specialization, you'll be able to develop and implement a strategic career plan, identify and communicate your transferable skills, build professional networks with confidence, and tailor your communication to effectively reach diverse audiences. You'll be equipped with the tools and mindset to navigate your career path with clarity and purpose.