Intro to Business Analytics ▸

Coding for Analysis ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

Intro to Data Decision-Making Using AI ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

Applied AI ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

Project Management ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*

*A focused credential that demonstrates mastery in a specific skill.

Chris O'Connor

Instructor

Chris O’Connor

coconnor@golisanoinstitute.org

Emily Abraham

Instructor

Emily Abraham

eabraham@golisanoinstitute.org

Cathy Ciazza

Instructor

Dr. Caterina Caiazza

ccaiazza@golisanoinstitute.org

Career Design and Professional Readiness

Develop a practical toolkit for professional success by systematically understanding your professional identity and how it connects to your career aspirations. Use design thinking methods to explore options, test ideas, and navigate career decision-making with confidence. Along the way, you’ll develop essential communication and teamwork skills while cultivating the professional habits and behaviors critical for long-term success in today’s workplace.

Key Topics
  1. Knowing Yourself as a Learner
  2. Identifying your Values & Strengths
  3. Connecting your values & strengths to Career Paths & Resumes
  4. Building a Professional Brand: Mission Statements & LinkedIn
  5. Introduction to Design Thinking
  6. Building Teamwork Skills & Professional Networking
  7. Designing Your Life: Preliminary Life Design Goal Creation
  8. Barriers, Fears, & Building Confidence through Prototyping
  9. Making Decisions & Developing Professional Attitudes
  10. Communicating Your Career Ambitions & Starting Goals

Educational Outcomes & Occupational Objectives:

  • Assess how one’s professional values, interests, and strengths align with potential career pathways. 
  • Apply the Life Design framework to guide and inform the career decision-making process. 
  • Evaluate one’s demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviors. 
  • Demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills by composing clear correspondence, creating a general resume and delivering a final presentation. 
  • Develop reflective writing skills by preparing thoughtful written reflections that critically analyze personal experiences and professional growth. 

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