Professional Networking

Micro-credential Overview

The professional networking micro-credential provides participants with a distinct understanding of best practices in networking and building relationships with peers and colleagues. The micro-credential provides an examination of creating your brand, etiquette in professional settings and active listening.

What will you be able to do with this micro-credential?

• Describe strategies for effective networking;
• Identify common networking mistakes;
• Recognize networking etiquette best practices;
• Demonstrate common social skills in a networking setting;
• Demonstrate active listening, interpersonal and nonverbal skills;
• Create a professional brand; and,
• Articulate value to a potential employer.

Intended Audience

• UCO students, students in leadership positions, President’s Leadership Council and Leaders of Tomorrow students, high schools, adult professional groups.

Instruction Method

• In-person workshop

Availability

• 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18

Registration

• Interested parties will register via the Leadership Central UCORE page.

Cost

• The micro-credential fee is sponsored by Leadership Central making it free for students.

Contact Information

• Contact Claire Painter for availability.
• Claire Painter, Assistant Director of Student Leadership

What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credentials provide new opportunities to demonstrate specific knowledge, skills and abilities in ways that create a more complete picture of your capabilities. Upon successful completion and verification of the micro-credential requirements, you will be issued a digital badge that can be displayed and verified online, such as on resumes or professional social media profiles. Digital micro-credentials can provide another way to demonstrate your achievement of competencies and allows you to clearly communicate your capabilities to others.