CDEV046B - Career Development and Digital Literacy - B

Course Description

Explores key skills for success in the Canadian and global workforce, emphasizing career development, digital tools, and industry insights. Enhances skills through interactive workshops with guest speakers, discussions, and activities on career growth and workplace trends. Runs alongside an online component focused on professional portfolio development, covering digital literacy, storytelling, and design principles. Guides the creation of an e-portfolio to showcase skills, projects, and career progress, particularly for those pursuing opportunities in digital marketing or related fields.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:  

• Explore the purpose, benefits, and key components of Career and Learning e-portfolios. 
• Analyze different e-portfolio approaches, focusing on organization, media use, and artifact selection. 
• Design and develop a professional e-portfolio tailored to your career goals. 
• Engage with digital tools and resources to enhance your portfolio and professional presence. 
• Participate in interactive workshops with guest speakers on career development and global workforce trends. 
• Receive personalized guidance to align your skills, experiences, and portfolio with industry opportunities. 

Learner Outcomes

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

• Leverage digital tools to strengthen your professional presence and job search. 
• Showcase your skills, experiences, and career growth through a professional e-portfolio. 
• Develop strategies for aligning your skills with industry needs in the global workforce. 
• Adapt and apply insights from workshops and guest speakers to real-world career scenarios.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning Micro-certificate : Career Development
• Digital Sales and E-Commerce Optimization Micro-certificate : Career Development
• Global Workforce Skills-Specialization in Digital Marketing Certificate : Career Development
• Social Media and Web Analytics Micro-certificate : Career Development