Professional Development Essentials Training | Chicago, IL | Dec 2, 2026

About this event

Professional Development Essentials 1-Day Workshop | Chicago, IL Duration: 1 Day, Course Delivery: Classroom / Virtual / Onsite, Language: English, Credits: 8Certificate: Strive Wisdom Course Completion Certificate Course Overview The first step toward achieving your professional goals is defining what professional success means to you. This one-day Professional Development training, led by an expert coach, equips participants with tools for reflection, planning, and career development. By the end of the course, participants will have created a personal development plan to help advance their career goals. Course Topics

Defining “Professionalism”: Understand what it means to be a true professional in today’s workplace. Evaluating Your Talents, Strengths, and Competencies: Assess your unique abilities and how to apply them effectively. Mapping Your Network of Workplace Relationships: Strengthen professional connections and learn how to nurture them. Crafting Your Personal Descriptors and Brand: Develop a personal brand that reflects your professional identity. Creating Powerful Professional Goals: Set actionable goals aligned with your vision of success.

Course Features and Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, participants will learn how to:

Identify and apply their talents, strengths, and competencies. Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors associated with professionalism. Develop a professional network built on integrity and respect. Build credibility and manage their professional reputation. Create a personal action plan for professional success.

Who Can Attend? This course is open to anyone interested in developing their professional skills. No formal prerequisites are required. Technical Requirements for eBooks Participants will need:

Internet access to download the eBook. A laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader (Kindle is excluded). Adobe DRM-supported software, such as Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader.

eBook download and activation instructions will be provided. Certification Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Strive Wisdom Course Completion Certificate.

From Strive Wisdom