Lecturer II in International and Comparative Studies, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others
What You'll Learn
- Build a networking mindset.
- Create your own action plan to live out your purpose, both personally and professionally.
- Examine your purpose, analyze your personal brand, and learn about networking with confidence.
4 Modules
24 Hours
6 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others
Life is a relationship business, and the world is our work. Success in today’s complex, dynamic, and unpredictable world depends on our ability to cultivate, nurture, and activate relationships. This course – designed for students, professionals, and executives – will inspire learners to build a networking mindset and harness the power of networking to solve problems, create opportunities, and live out their respective purposes and goals.
A networking mindset is a strategic advantage in life and business. In this course, you will learn what networking really is and how to cultivate a networking mindset. You will also have the opportunity to clarify your purpose, analyze your personal brand, and learn the structure and method to building, nurturing, and activating relationships, so you can network with confidence to achieve your goals – and do so faster. You will also create your own action plan to live out your purpose, both personally and professionally.
This course serves all: from students and recent college graduates who face challenges in translating their degrees and experiences to a job, to professionals who feel stuck and unfulfilled with their lives, to senior leaders and executives who have realized that a networking mindset is necessary to drive greater organizational success and need help figuring out how to go about it.
Skills You'll Gain
- Business Networking
- Develop Networks
- Personal Branding
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others, an online course designed to teach you the true purpose of networking. This course goes beyond tips and strategies, helping you understand networking as a tool to achieve your goals and live a purpose-driven life. You will explore the networking mindset, personal branding, leadership, and self-leadership while learning to build, nurture, and activate meaningful relationships.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: The Connection Between Leadership, Purpose and Networking
- Defining Leadership, Purpose, & Networking
- Connecting the Dots Between Leadership, Purpose, & Networking
- Expressing Leadership Every Day
- Reflecting on Your Networking Journey
Module 2: The Networking Mindset and the Networking Process
- Adopting a Networking Mindset and Behavior
- Leveraging Networking to Activate Leadership
- Understanding the Networking Process
- Launching Your Networking Journey
Module 3: Self-Leadership
- Introducing the Concept of Self-Leadership and Its Importance
- Reflecting on Your Life Experiences to Articulate Who You Really Are
- Articulating Your Personal Brand
- Engaging with Your Authentic Self
Module 4: Leading Others
- Activating the Networking Mindset
- Networking Strategically
- Networking in Practice
- Implementing Your Action Plan
Grading Policy
You must earn an overall grade of 80% to pass the course and earn the certificate. Course materials and assignments remain available for self-paced learning.
Course content developed by U-M faculty and managed by the university. Faculty titles and affiliations are updated periodically.
Beginner Level
This course serves all: from students and recent college graduates to current professionals to senior leaders and executives
