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There are 5 modules in this course
This course gives you easy access to knowledge and tools that will allow you to develop a safe and healthy work environment for physical vitality. Whether you work from home, or an office, you'll understand the importance of physical vitality for delivering high-quality work. Explore and grasp concepts related to work-life balance, remote working, ergonomic effectiveness, and occupational health and safety.
Are you ready to unlock your potential in the remote work revolution? This course equips you with essential skills to thrive while working from home. Master work-life balance, excel in virtual teams, create an ergonomic workspace, and prioritize your health and safety. Join us and become a remote work superstar!
What's included
1 reading
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1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Territorial Acknowledgement and Commitment to Conciliation•10 minutes
Work-Life Balance
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module will help you understand the concept and benefits of work-life balance, especially in a remote working environment. It will also teach you how to recognize and cope with the challenges and stressors that may arise from working from home, and how to achieve a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives.
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8 videos12 readings3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 40 minutes
Work-Life Balance Introduction•3 minutes
Work-life Balance: What's in it for me•6 minutes
Barriers to Work Life Balance•8 minutes
Enablers to Work-Life Balance•5 minutes
Time Management: Mastering Productivity Introduction•2 minutes
Time Management Tools•7 minutes
Tech Wellness: Harnessing Tools for Balance Introduction•3 minutes
What Does Work-Life Balance Mean in a Changed Work World•10 minutes
Understanding SMART GOALS•10 minutes
Reflection - Creating a SMART Goal•10 minutes
Time Management - Baseline Test•10 minutes
Understanding Time Management•10 minutes
Prioritization Tools•20 minutes
Reflection - Time Management Tools in Practice•20 minutes
How to Use Technology to Improve Work-Life Balance•10 minutes
Reflection - Current Technology Use•15 minutes
Technology Overload and Addiction•15 minutes
Reflection - Opportunities in Technology•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 30 minutes
Lesson 1.1 Knowledge Check•10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Lesson 1.2•10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Lesson 1.3•10 minutes
Virtual Team Mastery
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module will help you master the skills and tools needed to work effectively in a virtual team. You will learn how to use technology to improve your experience in virtual teams, based on the latest research and best practices. You will also discover how to communicate and collaborate with your virtual colleagues across time zones and cultures, using various platforms and methods.
What's included
8 videos11 readings3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 45 minutes
Virtual Team Mastery Introduction•2 minutes
Remote Resonance: Thriving in a Virtual Environment Introduction•3 minutes
Best Practices in Remote Work•7 minutes
Tools for Remote Work•6 minutes
Virtual Reality: Challenges of Remote Work Introduction•2 minutes
Top 10 Challenges in Remote Work •14 minutes
Digital Synergy: Fostering Remote Collaboration Introduction•2 minutes
Collaboration Superstars•8 minutes
11 readings•Total 140 minutes
Rise of Remote Work•15 minutes
Communicating Successfully in a Virtual Environment•15 minutes
Success Stories in Remote Work•10 minutes
Reflection - Personal Success in Virtual Environments•15 minutes
Health Problems Associated with Remote Work•10 minutes
Hybrid Work Success Stories•20 minutes
Reflection - Personal Challenges•15 minutes
Tools For Collaboration•10 minutes
26 Collaboration Strategies for Leaders•15 minutes
How to Collaborate Effectively in a Remote Environment •5 minutes
Reflection - Increasing Collaboration•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 30 minutes
Knowledge Check - Lesson 2.1•10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Lesson 2.2•10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Lesson 2.3•10 minutes
Ergonomic Effectiveness: Transforming Your Workplace
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module will help you improve your ergonomic effectiveness as a remote worker. You will learn how to set up your home office in a way that minimizes physical and mental stress and maximizes productivity and comfort. You will also complete an activity to assess your remote work readiness and access a guide with tips and best practices for working from home.
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7 videos11 readings3 assignments
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7 videos•Total 29 minutes
Ergonomic Effectiveness: Transforming Your Workplace •2 minutes
Ergonomic Elevation: Crafting a Comfortable Space Introduction•1 minute
Understanding Ergonomics•8 minutes
Precise Posture: A Blueprint for Physical Well-Being Introduction•1 minute
This module will help you learn how to ensure your health and safety while working remotely. You will explore the legal and ethical aspects of occupational health and safety for remote work, and how to identify and prevent potential risks and hazards in your work environment.
What's included
8 videos12 readings2 assignments
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8 videos•Total 28 minutes
Safe Haven: Occupational Health and Safety Introduction•1 minute
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
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Is financial aid available?
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