Take control of your professional future by mastering the dual art of self-direction and relationship management. This course empowers you to level up your career by aligning your personal values with growth opportunities and developing the agility to navigate setbacks. You’ll also learn how to build a high-trust, productive partnership with your manager. By combining proactive career planning with effective communication and conflict-resolution strategies, you'll be equipped to overcome workplace obstacles and drive your professional advancement.
Level Up Your Career
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Level Up Your Career
This course is part of New Manager’s Playbook Specialization
Instructor: Harvard Business Review
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Identify your core career values and skills while building the learning agility required for long-term professional growth.
Develop strategies to overcome career setbacks and forge supportive professional relationships that aid advancement.
Build a strong partnership with your manager through effective communication and an understanding of their work style.
Apply proven techniques to resolve professional differences and maintain focus while managing challenging boss dynamics.
Skills you'll gain
- Analytical Skills
- Growth Mindedness
- Growth Strategies
- Empowerment
- Lifelong Learning
- Smart Goals
- Willingness To Learn
- Trustworthiness
- Performance Appraisal
- Communication Strategies
- Rapport Building
- Relationship Management
- Self-Awareness
- Adaptability
- Proactivity
- Personal Development
- Professional Development
- Overcoming Obstacles
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March 2026
Taught in English
91%
of learners achieved a positive career outcome
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This course is part of the New Manager’s Playbook Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
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