About this Course

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Transitioning from the military can be an unsettled and challenging time. This course will help transitioning military members, and their spouses, transform their post-military experience by designing the life they truly want. In this course we will talk about common transition pitfalls and walk you through the process of analyzing your personal motivations,  prioritizing your career pursuits, and creating a career journey map. You will also evaluate your personal priorities, learn to utilize your network effectively, and select the best opportunities for employment and growth for you. 
This course is built in partnership with Coursera and the USO Pathfinder Transition Program. The USO Pathfinder Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they transition out of the military and settle into their new communities. As part of the program, USO Transition Specialists help you develop a personalized Action Plan while also helping you take full advantage of services and resources that are the best fit for you. Throughout this course, we'll share USO Pro Tips to highlight key points that'll help accelerate your transformation.

No matter where you are in your transition process, this course will help you ease the transition and accelerate your transformation by assisting you in focusing your efforts and creating a plan that works for you. By the time you finish this course you will have a plan to make your military transition a transformation.

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Shareable Certificate

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Beginner Level

Approx. 33 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 33 hours to complete

English

Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?

Try Coursera for Business

Instructor

Cory Boatwright

1,532 Learners

1 Course

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

Welcome to Making Your Military Transition a Transformation, you are right on time! This course is built in partnership with Coursera and the USO Pathfinder Transition Program. The USO Pathfinder Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they transition out of the military and settle into their new communities. As part of the program, USO Transition Specialists help you develop a personalized Action Plan while also helping you take full advantage of services and resources that are the best fit for you. Throughout this course, we'll share USO Pro Tips to highlight key points that'll help accelerate your transformation. Let's get started!

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 17 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Welcome to the Course!3mIntroduction to Making Transition a Transformation2mAvoidable Transition Pitfalls: Limiting Beliefs3mAvoidable Transition Pitfalls: Not Having a Plan and Flawed Confidence4mAvoidable Transition Pitfalls: Having a Closed Network2mAvoidable Transition Pitfalls Summary1m

4 readings

Welcome to the Course!5mTurn Limiting Beliefs into Empowering Beliefs20mThe Importance of Planning Your Transformation Journey10mMeasuring your confidence10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1: Knowledge Check15m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Transformation Part 1: Understanding Self

In Transformation Part 1: Understanding Self you will spend time in self reflection. We will discuss some of the topics that are important to understanding yourself and then you will engage in activities to help you identify your core values and beliefs, create personal mission and vision statements to guide your transition choices, and better understand your purpose and what makes life meaningful to you.

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 12 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Transformation Part 2: Understanding Occupations

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 40 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

Introduction to Transformation Part 2: Understanding Occupations1mFunctional Roles Within an Organization5mWhat Kind of Professional Do You Want To Be?8mTitles and Levels 5mCompensation5mMilitary Industry and Defense Contracting Opportunities3mCivilian Workforce and Entrepreneur Opportunities3mDo what is meaningful to YOU!3mKnow what you need to Know2mTransformation Part 2: Understanding Occupations Summary52s

5 readings

Functional Roles10mTitles and Levels10mCompensation10mFiguring Out What You Want to Do2hAssessing Hard Skills and Soft Skills1h

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Knowledge Check30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Transformation Part 3: Understanding How

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 24 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Introduction to Transformation Part 3: Understanding How50sPotential Paths5mEntrepreneur and Hybrid Paths2mSupercharge Your Skills3mRecognize Your Strengths2m Identify your Limits2mIn's and Out’s of Education2mAlternatives to Degree Programs2mTransformation Part 3: Understanding How Summary44s

5 readings

Employee Path10mStudent Path10mEntrepreneuer and Hybrid Paths10mAssess, Hone, and Obtain Skills30mYour Career Journey Map2h

Week5

Week 5

6 hours to complete

Transformation Part 4: Understanding Where and When

In Transformation Part 4: Understanding Where and When you will be doing some research about "where". Where do you want to live? Where do you want to work? Which industry? Which company/organization? Where do you want to go to school? Which institution? You will evaluate your priorities by examining your geographical constraints, discussing opportunity and environmental considerations for decision making, and identifying considerations for choosing your separation date, the "when".

6 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 8 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week6

Week 6

4 hours to complete

Social Strategies for Transformation

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 15 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

Week7

Week 7

6 hours to complete

Practical Strategies for Transformation: Getting the Job You Want

6 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 39 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Introduction to Practical Strategies: Getting the Job You Want48sHow to Look GREAT on Paper1mResume Best Practices4mCover Letter Tips5mTips for Turning Applications into Offers3mMore Tips for Turning Applications into Offers3mReferrals Rule!4mAce the Interview4mThe STAR Method for Interviews2mShow Don’t Tell3mCommunication is the Key!4mPractical Strategies for Transformation Summary1m

5 readings

How is a resume different from a job application?10mResume and Cover Letters1h 30mStorytelling30mSTAR Method30mShow Don't Tell20m

1 practice exercise

Module 7 Knowledge Check30m

Week8

Week 8

2 hours to complete

Transformation is a Journey, Not a Destination

In Transformation is a Journey, Not a Destination you will learn how to continue your personal evolution once you've landed that job and how to find ways to continue your life of service once you separate from the military.

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 22 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

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Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

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