Courses

Personal & Professional Development

How to Accelerate Your Professional Development

Course Code: 2367

In today's dynamic work environment, career paths often take detours. At times, it is necessary to make a lateral move or even take a step back to achieve your ultimate career goal. This training program will empower you to create a strategic career plan to propel you forward. It will guide you through key steps such as crafting a compelling value statement, building a trusted advisory board, and understanding your unique worth in the marketplace. By using our Career Acceleration Lean Canvas, you will gain a clear roadmap for success, from interviewing techniques to confidently maneuvering career pivots and overcoming setbacks. With our support, you will get the utmost value from your professional journey.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Develop a customized Career Lean Canvas that reflects your unique interests, skills, and goals.
  • Understand the importance and role of negotiation in different career situations.
  • Set realistic and aspirational goals for short-term and long-term career development.
  • Incorporate feedback and coaching to improve your skills and performance.
  • Perform annual check-ins to assess progress, update goals, and adjust strategies as needed.

Intended Audience: All audiences.

Sales Tax Notice: Effective October 1, 2025 
In accordance with Washington State law (ESSB 5814), sales tax will be applied to all training services. In addition to the course cost, sales tax will be calculated based on your agency's location and added to your final invoice after the class is completed.