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Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

This course is for those who are passionate about helping people find jobs aligned with their skills and interests so they can earn a living through fulfilling work. This first course in the Career Coach and Navigator Professional Certificate will provide foundational knowledge of the Career Navigator and Coach roles, and introduce relationship management and human-centered coaching and navigating. By the end of the course, you will be able to: 1. Explain the foundational concepts of Career Coaching and Navigating. 2. Familiarize clients with the Career Coaching and Navigation experience. 3. Discover career possibilities for Career Navigators and Career Coaches 4. Describe common Career Development theories, models, and tools. 5. Summarize Coaching Agreements and Career Service Plans. 6. Identify professional and ethical standards. 7. Describe human-centered approaches to Career Coaching and Navigating. To be successful in this course, no prior experience with career coaching or navigation is required. You just need a passion to help people, along with basic computer skills (some knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and email).

Status: Diversity and Inclusion
Status: Empathy
BeginnerCourse16 hours

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DC

5.0Reviewed Mar 9, 2024

I enjoyed the course; it was easy to navigate and required my attention, as well as note-taking. I'm always grateful for a course that requires me to give myself to it - I learn more that way.

NJ

5.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2023

This course is very informational to use in practical situations for those who wish to launch a career in Coaching.

TV

5.0Reviewed Oct 9, 2025

I'm enjoying learning about how to a better job of helping others succeed in their careers as well as myself.

ES

4.0Reviewed Jan 25, 2025

It is insightful and provides useful tools and thought-provoking material about what career navigating and coaching mean in a community.

TG

5.0Reviewed May 7, 2023

It is a very good course, worth attending. One has been more enlightened on what career coaching and navigating means. Looking forward to participate in other career coaching and navigating courses.

NF

5.0Reviewed Feb 26, 2023

Very informative in a different way. I loved to see how applying different theories equated to client and the workplace.

DM

5.0Reviewed Jul 25, 2024

This was a wonderful educational experience and reminded me of the importance of career development theories.

DK

4.0Reviewed Aug 1, 2024

Thank you for acknowledging my completing this course. Do I get a certificate or an explanation as to why I do not? Thanks again.

DD

5.0Reviewed May 1, 2023

Excellent information provided that will increase my efficiency, skills and knowledge to empower clients in their career journey

SC

5.0Reviewed Apr 25, 2024

The video and readings were very insightful! The reflections kept me engaged by seeing others response in real time!

EB

5.0Reviewed Jan 31, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was easy to navigate and very informative. It wasn't overwhelming and the information was relevant, relatable, and useful.

FT

5.0Reviewed Dec 20, 2023

This four series course offer great information, tips and other career services for new Coaches or seasoned Career Coaches that can help clients achieve their goals.

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