Career

Professional Networking

Build the Network That Builds Your Career

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Most professionals network reactively — only reaching out when they need something. This course teaches a proactive, system-driven approach rooted in reciprocity, strategic positioning, and consistent follow-through. You will learn how to map your network gaps, craft outreach that gets responses, show up effectively at events, and build habits that compound over years into a durable career asset.

Curriculum

Module 1: Network Mapping and Strategic Positioning3 lessons

The Architecture of a Strategic NetworkPreview45m
Auditing Your Network Against Your Goals🔒45m
Your Personal Networking Positioning Statement🔒45m

Module 2: Outreach That Gets Responses3 lessons

The Anatomy of a Connection Request That Works🔒45m
Asking for an Informational Interview🔒45m
Follow-Up Systems That Don't Feel Pushy🔒45m

Module 3: Events, Conferences, and In-Person Networking3 lessons

Choosing the Right Events and Preparing to Win🔒45m
Working the Room Without Working the Room🔒45m
The 48-Hour Post-Event System🔒45m

Module 4: Long-Term Relationship Systems and LinkedIn Strategy3 lessons

Building Your Networking CRM🔒45m
LinkedIn as an Inbound Engine🔒45m
The Give-First Mindset and Reciprocity Systems🔒45m