Backpack to Briefcase Commercial

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Course Description

An office setting is a structured, yet challenging environment, where a diverse group of people work together toward one common goal: to get the job done.  Whether you are in the first few months of a new position, or have an established career, there is one way to be successful in your job: professionalism.  As an employee, your contribution to accomplish this goal is very important and you are a critical piece to the puzzle.

Backpack to Briefcase is an online course that addresses professionalism in the workplace. Through a variety of instructional presentations and engaging activities, participants will explore four attributes of professionalism: attitudes, behaviors, appropriate appearance, and best practices in technology. This course has been divided into three dynamically segmented modules; each module will provide tools and strategies to apply the attributes of professionalism.

Learning Objectives

• Module one will explore professional attitudes that are essential in the workplace and begin the review the eight corresponding behaviors.
• Module two will continue to review the eight professional behaviors and various techniques to be an effective staff member and a skillful time manager.
• Module three will conclude the eight professional behaviors and review elements of professional appearance and technology best practices.