Happy New Year! The start of a new year is always a great time to build up your professional skill set and discover opportunities for growth. This spring, we have more than ten courses focusing on professional development communication skills and career development. Courses begin soon, so check out the listing below to see what sparks your interest.
Spring 2013 Communication Skills and Career Development Courses:
Effective Writing: The Essentials
Graded and Ungraded Options
Classes start January 28
Getting the Most out of Your iPad
Two sections: One-day course on February 7 or April 25
Effective Public Speaking
Classes start February 12
Thinking on Your Feet: Developing Creative Communication Skills
Classes start February 25
Social Media Marketing
Certificate of Achievement Option Available
Classes start February 26
The Art of Networking
Classes start February 27
Sales and the Art of Persuasion
Classes start March 5
Your Best Fit: Discovering Your Career Options
Classes start March 5
Powerful Presentations: Combining Elements for Maximum Impact
Classes start March 21
Gaining Confidence as a Public Speaker
Classes start April 2
Other professional development programs starting soon include: Human Resources, CFP Graduate Certificate Program – Online Format, Paralegal Graduate Certificate Program, Sustainability Facility Professional Credential – Online Format. Visit gscs.rice.edu/profdev to view all available professional development programs. We hope to see you on campus this year!