Empowered Growth: Integrating LifeComp Framework and LinkedIn Learning in Postgraduate Professional Development
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Professional Development, Employability, Reflective PracticeAbstract
This article explores the integration of the LifeComp Framework and LinkedIn Learning within the ENSI585 Professional Development module at Lancaster University Management School. By aligning these tools with the CareerEDGE model, the module fosters key employability skills, including self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and career development learning. We evaluate the effectiveness of this structured yet flexible approach and inquire into the uptake of LinkedIn learning, longer term engagement with the learning materials and students’ overall module feedback.
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