Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the importance of career development for individuals and organizations.
• Identify and set career goals aligned with personal and professional aspirations.
• Develop and implement effective career development plans.
• Manage career transitions and growth opportunities.
• Support and foster a culture of career development within teams and organizations.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Career Development

• Understanding career development: Definition and importance
• The role of career development in personal and organizational growth
• Key career development theories and frameworks
• Aligning career development with organizational goals

Day 2: Identifying Career Goals and Aspirations

• Understanding personal strengths, interests, and values
• Techniques for assessing career aspirations and skills
• Setting SMART career goals
• Building a career vision and roadmap

Day 3: Creating and Implementing Career Development Plans

• Elements of an effective career development plan
• Identifying development opportunities (training, mentorship, job experiences)
• Building a skillset for career growth
• Overcoming obstacles in career development

Day 4: Managing Career Transitions and Growth Opportunities

• Career pathing and managing lateral moves or promotions
• Strategies for managing career transitions (e.g., job changes, relocations)
• Navigating challenging career phases (e.g., stagnation, burnout)
• Balancing short-term and long-term career goals

Day 5: Supporting Career Development in Organizations

• The role of managers and HR in career development
• Coaching and mentoring for career growth
• Creating a culture of career development in the workplace
• Tools and resources for career development in organizations

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions