Networking for Researchers
For researchers in the natural sciences who want to gain confidence by improving their networking skills or mentor others through the process
10 experts in networking, including researchers, experienced academic networkers, fellows, networking consultants and communications specialists
8 hours of learning
15-minute bite-sized lessons
4-module course with certificate
About this course
‘Networking for Researchers’ covers the key elements needed to acquire or perfect effective professional networking skills for scientific researchers. In this course you will discover how building a professional network will benefit your research and career, and learn the skills to build and maintain networking connections in a variety of settings, both in-person and online.
What you’ll learn
- The theory behind and the importance of networking, and how to use your research and career goals to guide you to find appropriate networking opportunities
- How to research and prepare key resources to help you build an effective network
- Strategies to approach and connect with potential contacts, and how to follow up – both in person and online
- Strategies for nurturing your networking contacts, and how to leverage them to advance your research and career
The course
Free Sample
Why network?
5 lessons 2h
Free Sample
Getting ready to network
6 lessons 2h
Free Sample
Connect with new networking contacts - in person and online
7 lessons 2h 30m
Free Sample
Nurturing and harnessing the power of your network
5 lessons 1h 30m
Free Sample
Networking for Researchers - sample
3 lessons 30m
Developed with expert academics and professionals
This course has been created with an international team of experts with a wide range of experience in networking, including:
- Setting career goals
- Evaluating current networks
- Identifying networking opportunities and researching potential contacts
- Studying social networks
- Leveraging networks to advance your research and career
Advice from experienced presenters
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