CDEV012 - Career and Learning Portfolio - Exploration

Course Description

Explores workplace trends, high-demand sectors, and career opportunities while aligning personal strengths with potential paths. Emphasizes digital tools, resume and cover letter creation, interview preparation, and reflective practices. Focuses on developing a career portfolio to showcase skills and professional growth, preparing learners to navigate career opportunities with confidence and adaptability.

This course runs in parallel with the concurrent CDEV042 course.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:  

• Understand and analyze current and emerging workplace trends. 
• Identify important skills and competencies for various industries.  
• Research and evaluate labor market conditions and high-demand sectors.  
• Assess the impact of economic, technological, and social changes on the job market.  
• Conduct a self-assessment to identify strengths and areas for improvement.  
• Develop a plan to enhance skills and match them with career paths. 
• Evaluate and improve digital skills and competencies. 
• Explore and share effective digital tools and technologies.  
• Create tailored cover letters and resumes and prepare for interviews.  
• Reflect on career experiences and share insights through blog posts

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Recognize workplace trends and how they influence the job market. 
• Identify and build on your strengths to align with career opportunities. 
• Enhance your digital skills for career development.
• Create professional materials to support your job search.
• Prepare effectively for interviews. 
• Reflect on your career journey and share insights in meaningful ways. 
• Adapt to workplace changes and plan for long-term career growth.