Getting Started on LinkedIn
Duration
3.5hrs | 150mins
Target audience
For anyone who wishes to learn how to set up a LinkedIn professional profile.
Pre-requisite
You should be able to read and write in English and have a laptop to bring to the session.
Course objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to :
- Understand the purpose and uses of LinkedIn
- Set-up your own Linkedin profile
- Understand how to enhance your LinkedIn profiles
- Learn strategies for raising your profile and using LinkedIn for networking and making connections!
Course outcomes
- Introduction to LinkedIn – purpose, features, benefits
- Know how to navigate the LinkedIn interface
- Create your profile
- you will be guided step-by-step, with hands-on application on how to set up your LinkedIn profile
- Enhance your LinkedIn profile
- learn how to highlight skills, work experiences and accomplishments
- learn the importance of identifying and integrating keywords into your profile to optimise profile search
- Learn strategies for networking and connecting on Linkedin
- discussions and hands-on exercise on networking etiquette and making/receiving connection requests
- Engaging with content – navigating the LinkedIn feed and participating in discussions
Facilitator
Juanita Mega approaches training in the belief that every person learns differently, and as such, she is able to craft for the clients, various training interventions to meet the unique needs and learning styles of a diverse group of learners.
In her previous roles, she has trained internal teams on various topics such as sales, customer service, communication, and leadership. She has also co-facilitated in some team-building activities and provided coaching and feedback to employees to enhance their skills and performance.
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