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Developing and Maintaining a Professional Network

Networking gets a lot of hype. Often described as the secret ingredient to driving your career, networking introduces you to coveted opportunities. It can give you a competitive edge in the workplace. But what exactly is networking, and why is it worth the investment? Perhaps more importantly, how do you get started? I...

1 lesson 65 min Beginner Online, at your own pace

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Relationship Building Networking

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Networking gets a lot of hype. Often described as the secret ingredient to driving your career, networking introduces you to coveted opportunities. It can give you a competitive edge in the workplace. But what exactly is networking, and why is it worth the investment? Perhaps more importantly, how do you get started? In this course, we’ll unpack those answers. You’ll learn why networking is so powerful – and how to impress others as you nurture your web of professional contacts.

Course outline

7 topics · 65 min

  1. 1 What Is Networking?
  2. 2 Develop a Professional Network
  3. 3 Deliver a Winning Elevator Pitch
  4. 4 Navigate a Business Networking Event
  5. 5 Maintain Your Professional Network
  6. 6 Summary
  7. 7 Quiz

Developing and Maintaining a Professional Network

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