Course Details
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4-6 hours per week
$250 value: Included at no cost for First Ascent and Ascend WV members
100% Online, Flexible
Course Outcomes
- Effective time management: Learn how to manage your time efficiently and effectively while working outside the office. This includes setting and prioritizing tasks, avoiding distractions, and staying motivated.
- Communication skills: Hone your communication skills to clearly and professionally manage outcomes and deliverables, collaborate with your team, and present creative solutions.
- Technology proficiency: Bolster your proficiency of relevant tools to manage projects and teams remotely, such as project management software, collaborative tools, and video conferencing platforms.
- This course was designed by a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths course instructor. Participants will have opportunities to explore their CliftonStrengths via optional 1:1 coaching to learn more about strengths-based professional development and leadership
Course Topics
- Week 1:
- Context and Environment
- Capabilities, Skills, and Well-being
- Week 2:
- Communication
- Collaboration and Teams
- Week 3:
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Compliance, Security, and Technology
- Week 4:
- Career and Leadership Development
- Challenges of Leading Remotely
The Remote Work Professional Microcredential is a four-week asynchronous course with participants completing two online modules each week. Each module will include a pretest & post-test to assess student learning. There are activities built into each module to reinforce content learning and connection. Participants are encouraged to join synchronous Zoom sessions to connect with fellow participants and the course instructor, bringing their learning to life.
Enrollment and Awarding Process
- If you are interested in this micro-credential, you must register here.
- The course instructor will help you navigate the course and address challenges or questions that may arise.
- The badge will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Badge Earning Criteria
Recipients must complete the curriculum and earn a minimum of 80% in the course to receive the Remote Work Professional badge. An electronic checklist has been built into the course to help you track your progress.