University of Pennsylvania
Achieving Personal and Professional Success Specialization
University of Pennsylvania

Achieving Personal and Professional Success Specialization

Learn How to Maximize Your Potential. Define Success, Communicate Effectively, and Use Influence to Accomplish Personal and Career Goals

Richard Shell
Maurice Schweitzer
Cade Massey

Instructors: Richard Shell

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 4 course series

Success

Success

Course 111 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Personal Development
Category: Optimism
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Adaptability
Category: Strong Work Ethic
Category: Goal Setting

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Cooperation
Category: Communication
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Active Listening
Category: Negotiation
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Business Communication
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Honesty
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Trustworthiness
Influence

Influence

Course 311 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Relationship Building
Category: Influencing
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Decision Making
Category: Negotiation
Category: Leadership
Category: Proactivity
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Organizational Structure
Negotiations

Negotiations

Course 413 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Negotiation
Category: Communication
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Stress Management
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Professionalism
Category: Influencing
Category: Active Listening
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Overcoming Objections
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Contract Negotiation

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