8.396
Leadership and Professional Strategies & Skills Training (LEAPS), Part I: Advancing Your Professional Strategies and Skills
Part I (of two parts) of the LEAPS graduate career development and training series. Topics include: navigating and charting an academic career with confidence; convincing an audience with clear writing and arguments; mastering public speaking and communications; networking at conferences and building a brand; identifying transferable skills; preparing for a successful job application package and job interviews; understanding group dynamics and different leadership styles; leading a group or team with purpose and confidence. Postdocs encouraged to attend as non-registered participants. Limited to 80.
Prerequisites & course information
Same subject as 5.961[J] , 9.980[J] , 12.396[J] , 18.896[J] Prereq: None G (Spring; second half of term) 2-0-1 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027