Award in Professional Development
This module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for professional development in today’s rapidly changing world.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS: 12 Credits
712 Enrolled
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast03:52Assignment Podcast04:47
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Lecture 1: Theories of Professional Development
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Lecture 2: What is Self-AwarenessWhat is Self-Awareness01:36:09Journal Article: The Impact of Self-awareness on Leadership BehaviorLecture 2.5: What is Professional Self-Awareness?33:01Professional Self-AwarenessJournal Article: Examining How Leaders Emerge From Leader Self-Awareness, Self-Leadership, and Self-Efficacy
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Lecture 3: Meta-Learning: The Skill of Learning How to LearnReflective LearningJournal article: Using a Self-Reflective E-PortfolioGuest Interview: Part 1: A Software Engineer's Journey22:02Guest Interview: Part 2: The Power of Failure and Mentorship in Professional Development12:21Guest Interview: Part 3: Adapting to Significant Changes for Sustained Professional Growth34:53
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Lecture 4: Empowering Professional GrowthEmpowering Professional Growth with Collaborative Strategies for SuccessGuest Interview: Guest: Lawrence24:08
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Lecture 5: Monitor Personal ProgressPart 1: Monitor Academic and Personal Progress Against Identified Personal Goals01:00:44Part 2: Monitor Academic and Personal Progress Against Identified Personal Goals01:14:48Guest Interview: Guest: Evarist Bartolo01:31:45
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Lecture 6: Personal and Professional BrandingPart 1: Personal and Professional Branding43:33Part 2: Personal and Professional Branding32:20Part 3: Personal and Professional Branding40:33Personal and Professional BrandingWork Does Not Speak for ItselfGuest Interview: Part 1- Guests: Claire, Daniel and Josianne51:35Guest Interview: Part 2- Guests: Claire, Daniel and Josianne48:50
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Lecture 7: Building a Professional Online PresencePart 1: Building a Professional Online Presence47:58
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Lecture 8: Developing a Professional DossierPart 1: Develop a Professional Dossier37:01Part 2: Develop a Professional Dossier32:43Part 3: Develop a Professional Dossier30:20Develop a Professional Dossier
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Lecture 9: Networking StrategiesPart 1: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:22Part 2: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:28Part 3: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement40:11Networking Strategies for Professional DevelopmentGuest Interview: Guest: Morgan Carabott36:38
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Lecture 10: Maintaining a Strong Professional NetworkPart 1: A Strong Professional Network and Business Opportunities01:13:14Part 2: A Strong Professional Network and Business Opportunities52:53Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network and Leveraging It for Business OpportunitiesEntrepreneurial Leadership in Startups and SMEs: Critical Lessons from Building and Sustaining GrowthThe Path to Entrepreneurship: The Role of Social Networks in Driving Entrepreneurial Learning and EducationGuest Interview: Part 1.1: Mastering Personal Growth and Insights on Self-Improvement30:51Guest Interview: Part 1.2: Developing a Growth Mindset with Strategies29:33Guest Interview: Part 2: Daniel and Josianne35:32
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Lecture 11: Analysing the Job MarketPart 1: Analysing the Job Market32:45Part 2: Analysing the Job Market44:58Part 3: Analysing the Job Market36:45Job Market AnalysisUsing Internet Data to Analyse the Labour Market: A Methodological Enquiry
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Lecture 12: Conducting InterviewsLecture 12.1: Part 1: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview35:42Lecture 12.1: Part 2: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview36:25Lecture 12.1: Part 3: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview30:11Worksheet: STAR Worksheet
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Lecture 13: Personal Accountability
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Lecture 14: Peer Review
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Lecture 15: Key Professions within Businesses
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Lecture 16: Emerging Technologies
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Lecture 17: Psychological Assessments for Personal Professional Development
This module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for professional development in today’s rapidly changing world. Students will learn about the latest trends and best practices in career advancement including personal branding, networking and continuous learning.
Programme Outcomes
- Spearhead their own continued professional development including identifying opportunities for formal and informal learning opportunities
- Identify skills gaps and plan potential action to be taken around personal learning needs with the intention of upskilling and remaining relevant in their industry
- MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialization.
- Proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in humanities, sciences, human resources, organisational behaviour, business, administration, management, communication, journalism, psychology, arts or a related field.
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset.
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What’s included
- Duration: 6 Months
- Learning: 300+ Hours
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Ray Spiteri
Lecturer
Worked as a Director in an English Language School.
Lisa Spiteri
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Rebecca Toutoungi
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Lawrence Azzopardi
Head Accreditation, Licensing, Validation and Quality Assurance, MFHEA
Head Accreditation, Licensing, Validation and Quality Assurance, MFHEA.
Simon Agius
Senior Software Engineer
A Senior Software and Machine Learning Engineer, focused on how AI will change our professional and personal worlds for years to come.
Kim Spiteri
Lecturer
A warranted Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles across diverse industries.
Josianne Camilleri
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Coaching
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector
Tess Giordmaina
School Director
School Director
Daniel Cassar
Lecturer
An Organisational Psychologist Practitioner, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Licensed Psychometrician, with over a decade of experience in recruitment, corporate relations and team management.
Claire-Suzanne Borg
Academic Director
The Academic Director at Ascencia Malta. Registered Occupational Psychologist, Psychometrician, AI Psychometrics Specialist, PhD Candidate.