Overview
Please note that the Fundamental Career Development Tools course will not be offered again, following the Spring 2023 term.
Register today to take your career to the next level
Whether you are new to the job market or a professional who wants to hone their communication, networking and job search skills, our digital certificate of attendance in Fundamental Career Development Tools can help you achieve your goals. Gain the right skills to jumpstart and build a successful career.
- Fully online, 5-week, instructor-facilitated course
- Learn the in-person and online communication skills you need to successfully advance your career
- Acquire networking and interpersonal communication skills to be remembered for all the right reasons
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Program highlights Learn More
- Earn a digital Certificate of Attendance
- Communicate professionally online and make connections
- Master networking and one-on-one conversations
Fundamental Career Development Tools program features:
- Non-credit, online professional development course to provide you with the skills you need for your job search and career advancement
- Learn what is expected and how to interact in a variety of professional situations
- How to make an impression as the contact or candidate to be remembered

What you'll learn Learn More
- How to present yourself and your ideas in a professional manner
- How to approach new contacts at a networking event
- Best practices for online and in-person communication
Through our Fundamental Career Development Tools program, you’ll learn to:
- Follow professional conventions for effective communication in the workplace or on a job search
- Use online networking and career advancement tools, such as LinkedIn or email, applying basic principles of professional netiquette
- Conduct an informational interview or conversation regarding career opportunities or job advancement
- Appropriate techniques to identify and contact other professionals when requesting informational interviews
Learn more about the Fundamental Career Development Tools program
- Students and new graduates preparing to enter the job market
- Any professional interested in how to use in-person or online networking and career advancement tools more effectively
- Anyone wanting to hone their communication and career development skills
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Certificate of Attendance in Fundamental Career Development Tools
Earn the digital Certificate of Attendance in Fundamental Career Development Tools when you achieve a passing grade by completing the course listed below.
Course
SKL 101
Fundamental Career Development Tools
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Fundamental Career Development Tools Schedule
Fundamental Career Development Tools Schedule
This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information. The cost for the Fundamental Career Development Tools course is $25.
Learning format definitions:
- VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
- O = Online learning format
- OSS = Online Self-Study learning format
For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.
Course Name (Course Code) | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
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Fundamental Career Development Tools (SKL 101) | Date: Feb 6 – Mar 12
Format: O |
Date: May 8 – Jun 11
Format: O |