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Your Next Chapter: A Practical Guide to Changing Career Successfully

A step-by-step course for UK adult learners ready to make a confident career change. Learn how to assess your skills, explore new options, and manage the transition without starting from scratch.

150 min5 modulesBeginner friendly
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Free to take. This course does not use any Learning Credits.

What you’ll be able to do

By the end of this course, you will have a clear, actionable career change plan, including a targeted CV and a strategy for networking and applying to roles in your chosen field.

Course outline

A clear route from first principles to practical confidence

  1. 01

    Module 1: Getting Ready – Why Change and What You Bring

    • Understanding Your 'Why': Motivations, Fears, and Realistic Expectations
    • Taking Stock: Your Skills, Experience, and Personal Strengths
    • Identifying Your Values and Non-Negotiables in a New Role
  2. 02

    Module 2: Exploring Your Options – Research and Reality Check

    • How to Research Industries and Roles You're Curious About
    • Using Informational Interviews and Networking to Learn from Insiders
    • Testing the Waters: Volunteering, Freelancing, or Short Courses
  3. 03

    Module 3: Building Your Bridge – Skills, CV, and Personal Brand

    • Translating Your Experience: Writing a Skills-Focused CV
    • Crafting a Compelling Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile
    • Filling Gaps: Identifying and Gaining Key Skills or Qualifications
  4. 04

    Module 4: Making the Move – Applications, Interviews, and Offers

    • Targeted Job Searching: Where to Look and How to Apply
    • Acing the Interview: Telling Your Career Change Story
    • Handling Rejection, Negotiating Offers, and Planning Your Notice Period
  5. 05

    Module 5: Thriving in Your New Role – First 90 Days and Beyond

    • Your First 90 Days: Building Relationships and Learning the Ropes
    • Managing Imposter Syndrome and Staying Resilient
    • Setting Goals for Your First Year and Continuing to Develop