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Creative Transitions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2018 by Jean Meier M.Ed.
Helping mid-career individuals bring innovation, creativity, and meaning into their work to make a difference in the world.
Exploring who you are as a person, what you value, your inner intuition about your life path plus your hopes and dreams about how your work can have a positive impact in the world are all crucial pieces of a career transition. Creative Transitions aims to support you through this process which can often be a frustrating, and confusing time.
In addition to our own programs, below are links to several courses offered thru Coursera (an online educational platform). They are being offered online by a variety of instructors and can be audited for free or purchased at low cost. Though Creative Transitions has no connection with Coursera, we offer these as suggestions for courses that might be taken in conjunction with one-on-one or group support from Creative Transitions.
Offered by Wesleyan University
https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-decisions
Enroll for $49 or audit the class for free. You will have access to all class materials except graded items.
Syllabus – What you will learn from this course
Your Motivations, Part One
This module will introduce you to the course and ask “What is insight? Why is it important? What impact can personal insight have on your academic or professional goals?”
Your Motivations, Part 2
This week we will explore how personal insight can help us distinguish our personal interests and goals from the expectations others have for us.
Your Mindsets
What is more important: Passion for what you do or developing marketable skills?
Your Map
This week we’ll use a design thinking framework to learn how to broaden your exploration for possible working identities. You will also implement practical steps for making professional connections and learning more about specific fields of interest
https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-exploration
University System of Georgia
Purchase course for $79 or audit for free. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
This course is for you if you are interested in researching a new career and acquiring the skills necessary to succeed in it. You will be asked to reflect on your experiences and critically evaluate what you currently know, what you need to acquire, and how to go about getting it. You will then identify groups and individuals that can serve and support you in exploring a new career. During this course, you will identify the elements of a well-structured career plan and evaluate career options by individual fit to determine how to effectively engage your network in your career journey.
You will design a tactical career plan and identify pitfalls in behavior, communication and appearance that can derail a new career. You will also develop a targeted cover letter and resume using a proven business format. Your experiential learning can also be a valuable asset, linking your personal experiences with your chosen career. We will help you define your career objective statement and align this with your strengths and goals. Finally, you will be challenged to research and identify your personal values inventory, and evaluate how to best navigate the current job market by using an innovative approach called career rockclimbing.
Syllabus – What you will learn from this course
What is Career Planning?: Career Exploration Infographic
Hot Careers and Job Trends: Where the Future Lies
Marketplace Realities: Who Am I Relative to the Job I am Seeking?
RightPathing Your Future: The Importance of Whole-Life Career Planning
My First Steps: Defining Your Career Objective and Action Plan
Research and Values: Identifying Your Best Options
Career Rockclimbing: A Tactical Approach to Reach the To
https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-advancement
University System of Georgia
Purchase for $79 or take the full course for free with no certificate.
No matter the professional level, we can all benefit from learning how to succeed in our careers. Whether a well-seasoned professional, a management trainee, or a service level employee, this course will help you enrich your career by honing your professional behavior and networking. Through industry expert support and resources, this course is designed to prepare you for success in any chosen career. You will develop the habits and attitudes you need to perform effectively in the job market. You will identify a mentor to add value to your career. You will analyze your relationships and develop a practical approach for engaging your LinkedIn network. You will differentiate between networking and networking with intention. You will also discover the most effective ways to ask for help from your peer or professional group. Finally, you will evaluate the best methods of adjusting your career path at various stages of life.
Syllabus – What you will learn from this course
Career Habitudes
Finding a Mentor
NetWeaving: Networking with Intention
Practical LinkedIn
Building Authentic Relationships
Asking for Help
Adjusting the Career Plan
https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-planning
Offered by the University System of Georgia
Purchase course for $79 or audit for free. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
This course is designed to foster creative approaches to launching a new career. You will articulate best ways to make a first impression and analyze your strengths by creating a personal statement. You will identify appropriate elements to make your resume stand out from the crowd. You will also identify the most effective ways a cover letter can answer a job description, and how to best leverage social media in your job search. In short, this course will help you to prepare for a new job. You will learn how to apply, network, leverage social media, interview, follow-up, and evaluate options through research and with the help of experienced faculty and talented professional.
Launching Your Career provides insight from industry leaders on job search, networking and interviewing. You will receive guidance and best practice tips on how to master the interview and professionally close the loop. You will also compose a thank you note and clearly relate your ideal career to existing job titles and offers.
Syllabus – What you will learn from this course
Getting Creative: First Impressions
Writing My Resume
My Cover Letter
My Social Media Strategy
Mastering the Interview
Writing Thank You Notes
Evaluating Job Offers