Overview of course
The term 'job for life' is becoming less relevant and less achievable in today's society. Rapid technological advancements, flattened hierarchies and decreased job stability have all contributed towards a shift in how we perceive and navigate our career paths. On average, a person will change career 5-7 times during their working life. This course is perfect for individuals who are considering a particular career path or career change.
This course will explore the concept of protean career paths and how they differ from traditional career trajectories. Learners will develop an understanding of what a job is in the context of the growing 'open talent economy'. Develop a deeper understanding of boundaryless characteristics, allowing the learner to become more open to other career paths. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the benefits of self-management and how self-awareness plays a part in developing personal skills and abilities to increase chances of success. Understand the benefits of curiosity and how this can lead to new ideas, experiences, and career opportunities.
What will I learn?
Section 1: Defining boundaryless careers
Define boundaryless and protean career paths and how they differ from traditional careers.
Section 2: To gig or not to gig
Develop an understanding of what a job is in the context of the growing gig/open talent economy.
Section 3: Boundaryless characteristics
Develop a deeper understanding of boundaryless characteristics allowing you to become more open to a boundaryless career mindset.
Section 4: Mirror, mirror
Develop a critical understanding of the benefits of self-management, and how self-awareness plays a part as a way of developing your own skills and abilities to increase your chances of success.
Section 5: Curiouser and curiouser …
Develop an understanding of the importance of curiosity and how this can lead to new ideas and experiences.
Section 6: Hi Ho, Hi Ho
Develop a deeper understanding of how emotional and curiosity intelligence can help you identify the skills required for your chosen discipline.
Be able to build personal approaches to your career development in a complex world, during and after studying this course.
How Will I Be Assessed:
You will be assessed throughout your study by a series of assessment questions which are built into the course. Your answers are automatically saved and are available for you to revise and edit at any point before submission.
Qualification:
Level CPD Certified
Who is the course for?
To be eligible for this course you must:
Be aged 19+ on the 31st of August 2024
Live in the UK for 3 years/live in UK from EEA or have *Pre-settlement or *Settled status from the Home Office (*proof required)
Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.
Will I have to provide anything?
This course is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must meet the eligibility criteria.
Am I ready to start?
Providing you meet the entry requirements detailed above this is course is fully funded and there are no fees to pay.
If you are not eligible to be fully funded but would like to complete the course, please contact your local PPL centre and they will be able to advise you on full cost (fee paying) options.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Please complete the enrolment form by clicking the 'ENROL NOW' button
We will then send you, via email, the information to access the learning portal and begin your short Online Self-Study course.
Days & times
Starting 01/08/2024