Understand how societal and technological changes impact professional work and learn to adapt through interdisciplinary perspectives.
Understand how societal and technological changes impact professional work and learn to adapt through interdisciplinary perspectives.
This comprehensive course examines the transformation of professional work in modern society. Students explore changes at macro (societal), meso (organizational), and micro (individual) levels. The curriculum covers professional development, organizational dynamics, leadership, motivation, and lifelong learning. Through diverse perspectives and real-world cases, participants learn to navigate professional challenges in a changing environment.
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What you'll learn
Understand professional transitions
Navigate organizational changes
Develop leadership capabilities
Manage professional well-being
Enhance professional competencies
Adapt to changing environments
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
185 Minutes PreRecorded video
10 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a thorough examination of professional development through six comprehensive modules. Students explore how societal changes affect professional work, examining topics from organizational dynamics to personal well-being. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, helping professionals adapt to changing work environments.
Professions in transition
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Control and empowerment of professionals
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Quality control and competence
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Organisation and leadership of professional work
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Professional motivation and well-being
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Lifelong learning
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professional Development Expert and Veterinary Education Specialist
Dr. Nicole Mastenbroek serves as faculty member at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Her academic credentials include degrees in Veterinary Medicine (1985) and Work & Organizational Psychology (2009) from Utrecht University, followed by a Ph.D. focusing on mental well-being of young veterinary professionals. Through her Coursera course "Professionalism in an Era of Change," which has enrolled over 12,000 students, she helps professionals understand workplace transitions and well-being. Her research examines the relationship between personal and work characteristics, mental well-being, and professional performance, particularly during the transition from student to professional. Following a long career in veterinary practice, she now combines research with roles as coordinator, advisor, and teacher of professional development. Her expertise spans professional development, workplace well-being, and organizational psychology, making her uniquely qualified to address the challenges of modern professional life.
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