Classroom
14 sessionsOnline / Live
14 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
Careers are less linear than ever, and professionals must manage their own development and visibility. Clear career goals and effective self-marketing open new opportunities.
This Aractech course covers career self-assessment, career paths and options, goal setting, skills development, networking, personal brand, CVs and online profiles, interviews and career conversations with managers. Participants develop a career plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Assess strengths, interests and values
- Explore career options and paths
- Set career goals and development plans
- Build networks and a personal brand
- Present yourself effectively in CVs and interviews
- Hold productive career conversations
Who should attend
Target audience
- Early and mid-career professionals
- Career changers
- Graduates
- Professionals seeking promotion
- HR and career coaches
- Managers supporting careers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Self-assessments
- Workshops
- Role plays
- Peer coaching
- Personal planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Self-Assessment
- Strengths
- Interests
- Values
- Coffee break
- Values (continued)
- Skills inventory
- Exercise: Career profile
Day 2
Career Options
- Career paths
- Market trends
- Internal opportunities
- Coffee break
- Internal opportunities (continued)
- Further learning
- Workshop: Options map
Day 3
Goals and Development
- Career goals
- Development plans
- Mentors
- Coffee break
- Mentors (continued)
- Experience
- Exercise: Development plan
Day 4
Self-Marketing
- Personal brand
- CVs
- Online profiles
- Coffee break
- Online profiles (continued)
- Networking
- Lab: Profile rewrite
Day 5
Interviews and Conversations
- Interviews
- Career conversations
- Negotiation
- Coffee break
- Negotiation (continued)
- Next steps
- Capstone: Career plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Career Development and Self-Marketing (ISSD-012) cover?
This course covers Interpersonal Skills and Self Development through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Early and mid-career professionals, Career changers, Graduates
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Kuala lumpur, Istanbul, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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