Remote Work Skills Training

Welcome to the Master Remote Work Professional Course Overview

This certificate program blends online learning with interactive workshops to prepare you for a successful remote/hybrid career. It is designed for professionals seeking to build the digital skills needed for connection to full-time work from home or hybrid work outside the office. The course provides essential tools and skills for thriving in a remote environment.

Each module outlines clear objectives and outcomes, ensuring a structured and effective learning experience.

Course Fee: $200. Partial Scholarships may be available.  Apply to take the Course

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The program consists of nine core modules, delivered in a self-paced, online format:

Module 1: Work Day
Module 2: Communication
Module 3: Workflow
Module 4: Productivity & Time Management
Module 5: Teamwork Module 6: Compliance
Module 7: Critical Thinking
Module 8: Virtual Careers
Module 9: Remote Job Development

For a more detailed course schedule, visit the Course Schedule page.

Interactive Workshops

The program includes four live, interactive workshops, hosted via video call using free Zoom conferencing software. You can attend the workshops from any location with Internet access. Workshops provide an opportunity for you to discuss career goals and review content from the modules in a virtual environment that mimics a real distributed team. Participation in all four workshops is mandatory for this course. You can choose either of two available times for each workshop - 3pm or 8pm ET.

Program Coordinators

You will be assigned to a Program Coordinator when you sign up. The Program Coordinators will help guide you through the Canvas course, share hosting responsibilities for the workshops, and provide mentoring and resources to help you successfully prepare for remote work and freelancing.The coordinators will also assign you to a cohort group of other students who are taking the course. You will practice using collaborative tools like Slack with others in your cohort group to practice and develop effective remote work communication skills.

Program Completion

Throughout the course, the assignments and modules will you create applicable resources and complete tasks to prepare for a virtual career, such as:
  • Designing a work portfolio
  • Creating a career development plan
  •  Coordinating a meeting
  •  Preparing an agenda and meeting report
  • Making a project and workflow plan
  • Using a problem-solving checklist
There will also be periodic online assessments that are taken in Canvas. The online assessments can be repeated if you need to improve a score on a particular assessment. To successfully complete the course and earn the certificate, you will need to do all of the following:
  • Complete all of the modules, including any assignments contained within each module.
  • Pass each assessment with a minimum score of 80 percent.
  • Attend four interactive workshops.

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