Goodwill Industries International

Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator Professional Certificate

Goodwill Industries International

Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator Professional Certificate

Launch your path in career navigation.

In this program, you'll build skills to help others navigate their careers. No degree or prior experience required.

Goodwill Academy

Instructor: Goodwill Academy

25,292 already enrolled

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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

from 467 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

from 467 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Foundational concepts of Career Coaching and Navigating

  • Career possibilities for Career Navigators and Career Coaches

  • Common Career Development theories, models, and tools

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Taught in English
91% of learners achieved a positive career outcome

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Professional Certificate - 4 course series

Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

Course 1, 16 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Coaching
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Professionalism
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Human Services
Category: Human Centered Design
Category: Communication
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Empathy
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Crisis Intervention
Category: Professional Development
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Relationship Management
Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

Course 2, 19 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Coaching
Category: Gap Analysis
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Recruitment
Category: Accountability
Category: Community Outreach
Category: Client Services
Category: Case Management
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Prospecting and Qualification
Supporting Clients

Supporting Clients

Course 3, 18 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Coaching
Category: Branding
Category: Negotiation
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Client Support
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Financial Planning
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Writing
Category: Resource Utilization
Career Support Community and Resources

Career Support Community and Resources

Course 4, 16 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Coaching
Category: Presentations
Category: Adaptability
Category: Professional Development
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Project Implementation
Category: Virtual Teams
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Telecommuting
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Project Closure
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Talent Pipelining
Category: Project Design

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Build toward a degree

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

Instructor

Goodwill Academy
Goodwill Industries International
7 Courses32,121 learners

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¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (5/1/2025 - 5/1/2026)