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Overview
Networking is a fundamental skill, which will help you take control of your career. This online course introduces the principles of networking, to help develop your personal brand in the world of work.
You will craft and get feedback on an elevator pitch about your role and talents. You will learn how to analyse the value of your connections, whether you are seeking a new job or to be more effective in your current role.
You will also find out how to create and manage your digital presence for networking on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook.
By the end of the Business Fundamentals - Effective Networking course from The Open University by FutureLearn, you'll be able to:
Apply the principles of effective networking
Improve your impression-management skills in a professional context
Develop your analytical and prioritisation skills
Identify, select and use online tools to enhance your digital presence
Develop the potential of your personal brand
Accreditation
This course is accredited by EOCCS, the first international quality benchmark for online courses in business and management education.
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?Nature and benefits of networking
Barriers to networking and how to overcome them
Frameworks for self-assessment and communicating professional strengths and interests
Interpersonal skills including giving and receiving feedback, listening and using appropriate body language
Online communication in a professional context
Fundamentals of brand equity as applied to individuals
Monitoring, evaluation and planning for improving the mutual value of networking activity
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
We did our best, but couldn't find the next application deadline and start date information online.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Business Administration Informatics & Information Technology International Business View 46 other Short Courses in International Business in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is intended for anyone looking to enhance and develop their professional network in order to open up opportunities and strengthen their professional relationships.
The course does not require any previous experience of studying networking.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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