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Collaboration For Everyone Specialization

Collaboration For Everyone Specialization

Collaboration for Everyone. Does your team have obstacles to overcome? Do you have a need to share ideas, problem-solve, or make decisions alongside a group? Do you want to create a positive and thriving environment for yourself and others? In this Collaboration specialization, learn to respond to problems, share ideas, develop habits of positivity and make productive decisions.

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Display problem-solving abilities in response to specific workplace situations and challenges. Speak publicly and present ideas and messages to audiences for goals of persuasion, information or entertainment. Develop positive self-talk and mindfulness habits to exercise a more productive, thriving outlook. Decide between various alternatives, determining which is most appropriate given your situation.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Arizona State University

Specialization - 4 course series

It’s important to come up with options, make decisions and remain positive about the outcomes. As a group, this can be harder to do. But by sharing your perspectives, you can collaborate effectively. You need skills to help you find solutions to meet your needs and discover and share the most feasible and fitting choices for the situation. Luckily, you can learn these collaboration skills from this specialization.

With the expertise of faculty from Arizona State University, the Collaboration specialization will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of teamwork directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your collaboration toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios.

Problem-Solving

Course 14 hours4.5 (15 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Problem-solving is a universal skill. Its applications aren’t limited to your job or what you’re working on in class. Maybe you need the best arrangement to hang up some pictures, are setting up a new TV or just want to find somewhere for your team to go for lunch. These are all examples of problems: situations that can be addressed. The question you then ask is: “How can I go about solving these problems?”

With the expertise of Dr. Brent Scholar from the ASU College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, the Problem-solving course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of problem-solving directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your problem-solving toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Problem-solving is all about generating solutions. Problem-solving is a skill that anyone can learn and can be applied anywhere. Jump-start your problem-solving journey today!

Skills you'll gain

Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Data Collection, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Positive Thinking and Thriving

Course 25 hours3.9 (20 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Staying positive is difficult. Everyone has stress in their life, whether it’s from family, work or school. With all the stress you carry, it can feel difficult to remain optimistic in the face of adversity. Thankfully, positive thinking is a skill that can be learned. Everyone has the capability to approach any situation with a more positive outlook, and this course will help you unlock that potential.

With the expertise of Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, the Positive Thinking and Thriving course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of positive thinking directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your positive thinking toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Positive thinking is finding optimism where there would normally be pessimism, finding meaning in events and empowering yourself to grow. Take the next step on your mindfulness and positivity journey today!

Skills you'll gain

Optimism, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Stress Management, Positivity, Resilience, Empowerment, and Growth Mindedness

Public Speaking and Presentations

Course 37 hours4.6 (37 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Goal-Oriented, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication, Planning, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Concision, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, and Public Speaking

Decision-Making

Course 46 hours4.5 (43 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, and Business Ethics

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Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

CareerCatalyst

Arizona State University

29 Courses95,320 learners

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Frequently asked questions

No, you do not need to take the courses in a specific order.

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Collaboration For Everyone Specialization

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