More than half of working adults feel disengaged from their jobs, yet most never stop to ask why, or to decide where they actually want to go. This course gives you the tools to move from passive dissatisfaction to deliberate career direction, starting with the kind of honest self-examination that most career advice skips entirely.

Planning Your Next Career Move

Planning Your Next Career Move
This course is part of Career Building and Transitions Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
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4 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Build the self-awareness and mindset shifts needed to take ownership of your career direction and move forward with intention.
Create a personal career vision grounded in your values and purpose, and use it to filter every opportunity you consider.
Set SMART goals, confront the obstacles holding you back, and put an accountability system in place that converts your career plan into real action.
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June 2026
Taught in English
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