Networking

Networking

This course is part of Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree Specialization

Instructor: UMN Graduate School Academic & Professional Development

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the importance of networking in academic and career growth.
Learn strategies for building and maintaining a professional network tailored to your academic and career goals.
Create a personal networking plan that aligns with your academic and professional goals.

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course equips graduate students, postdocs, and advanced degree holders with the skills to build and leverage professional networks for academic and career advancement. Through practical strategies and hands-on activities, learners will develop the confidence to connect with industry leaders, peers, and potential mentors. By the end of the course, participants will have created a personalized networking action plan to support their short- and long-term academic and career goals.

This module introduces the key concepts of networking, highlighting its significance for academic and professional success. Learners will explore what networking actually means, understand its connection to the Individual Development Plan, and discover the benefits networking offers for career advancement and personal growth.

What's included

2 videos3 readings2 assignments

This module equips learners with practical strategies to enhance their networking efforts, regardless of their personality type or experience level. The content covers two key skills important for networking: crafting elevator pitch, and conducting informational interviews.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments2 plugins

2 videosTotal 9 minutes

Elevator pitch5 minutes
Informational interviews4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 2 minutes

Video description for accessibility1 minute
Video description for accessibility1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 135 minutes

Graded quiz30 minutes
Practice conducting informational interview60 minutes
Network mapping exercise45 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 11 minutes

How to craft an elevator pitch?8 minutes
Essential elements of informational interview3 minutes

This module offers networking strategies for introverts, focusing on leveraging their strengths and navigating social interactions effectively. Learners will explore methods to build meaningful connections while managing energy and stress.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments

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Instructor

UMN Graduate School Academic & Professional Development

University of Minnesota

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University of Minnesota

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