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Introduction to Personal Branding

University of Virginia

About this Course

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Though the concept of personal branding isn't new, questions remain about how to create one and, more importantly, what it means to maintain and inhabit that brand. 
Learners will:

o	Understand both what personal branding means and what it means to inhabit their brand
o	Establish themselves on at least three social media platforms 
o	Create a mission statement for their personal brand
o	Build a board of directors for their brand
o	Become familiar with the basics of digital security and reputation management
o	Create a system for on-going brand maintenance 

Join instructor Kimberley R. Barker as she provides a warm, supportive atmosphere in which learners are encouraged to intensively explore themselves in order to create a personal brand that authentically and effectively communicates their values and professional gifts. Together we will build a strong community in which to provide encouragement and feedback, and support each other as learners pursue their goal of successful brand creation.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

Personal Branding
Social Media
Management
Brand Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Kimberley Barker, MLIS

Manager for Technology Education & Computing

Claude Moore Health Sciences Library

273,001 Learners

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University of Virginia

A premier institution of higher education, The University of Virginia offers outstanding academics, world-class faculty, and an inspiring, supportive environment. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University is guided by his vision of discovery, innovation, and development of the full potential of students from all walks of life. Through these courses, global learners have an opportunity to study with renowned scholars and thought leaders.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introduction

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 3 min), 2 readings

1 hour to complete

An Overview of Personal Branding

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 17 min), 4 readings

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Building your Brand's Infrastructure

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 32 min), 3 readings

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Establishing Your Brand's Digital Home: A Guide to Claiming Your Parts of the Web

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 25 min), 2 readings

Week4

Week 4

13 minutes to complete

Creating your Brand's Maintenance Plan

13 minutes to complete

2 videos (Total 13 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL BRANDING

by CCFeb 16, 2020

This course provided a very useful framework and etiquette for the use of social media and how to present oneself in these forums. The content and examples were helpful. Thank you, Kimberley!

by AJMar 20, 2021

This course gives a positive vibe to Personal branding and makes it look less self-centered. I now understand the importance of having a digital presence and how I should use it to my advantage.

by SSMay 10, 2020

Hi Coursera team, Thank you for offering such a unique topic. Thanks a lot to Kimberly R. She is just amazing person with lots of information and her course delivery is fantastic. God bless you.

by LEJun 11, 2017

Thank you Kimberley and the Coursera team, this course has really been helpful and insightful giving me a better perspective on branding and how to portray myself and brand better. Thank you.

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