Take a for-credit professional development course

Get career-ready by enrolling in a for-credit professional development course, specially tailored to meet the needs of graduate students.

Register for GSPD 603 Career exploration or GSPD 604 Furthering your professional skills during the Winter 2024 term to earn credits while growing professionally.

Both courses are online and are worth 1 credit. They are assessed on a pass/fail basis and represent a 15 to 20-hour time commitment.

Course details:

GSPD 603 Career exploration (1 credit)

Description: This seminar begins preparing students for their transition to the job market after graduation. It introduces students to advanced job search techniques, notably networking and informational interviews, and helps them better articulate their skills.

Structure: This is an asynchronous online course. Watch course videos once a week and complete self-paced activities throughout the term.

GSPD 604 Furthering your professional skills (1 credit)

Description: This is a self-directed course, where students must complete five professional development activities in one term. Students are required to submit record(s) of completion.

Structure: Select and complete five workshops offered by Concordia’s GradProSkills and learn through self-reflection pieces. The course can be completed at your own pace.

Register for these courses as you normally do through your Student Centre. 

Please note that regular tuition fees apply.  

For more information about the courses, contact Gina Beltran.