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Beyond Graduate School Certification
Career Strategies
Successful completion of Beyond Graduate School modules ensures that master’s students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their job search.
Master’s student who intend to pursue a career upon graduation will benefit from earning badges and certification through Beyond Graduate School. By completing each module, you will build your knowledge and confidence in your job search.
- design a plan and build skills for degree completion
- cultivate relationships with industry experts and build a professional network
- articulate career goals, skills, and values with confidence
- implement proven strategies for job search success
- prepare for career success in the professional workspace
Master’s students earn a badge for completing each module (Deep Dive) in the training platforms. Complete all badges to earn a certification of completion. Completion of all modules will take approx 30 hrs.
For master's students, certification will:
- Empower you to make informed career choices.
Not all employment opportunities are created equal. Certification prepares you to assess your best career fit where you’ll thrive.
- Build, grow, and expand your professional network.
Most people find their job through their network. Certification will teach you how to authentically build and grow a community that will help you during your career transition.
- Recognize and articulate your skills to build an impactful career.
Learn how to identify the range of skills and competencies you developed during your graduate program and communicate your value to employers at each step of the job search.
- Increase your confidence
You’ll be more confident as you navigate the path to employment. You’ll know what your skills are and the value you bring to potential employers.
- Prepare for life-long career success
Professionals typically change careers every three to five years. Certification will ensure that you will be able to identify opportunities for advancement and growth, and successfully job search throughout your career.
You will need the certification number from the certificate that was emailed to you. Email member@beyondgradschool.com to apply for your certificate.
For graduate programs:
Universities that support graduate student skill enhancement, identify graduate student experience as a key priority, and include professional development for graduate students in their strategic plans should offer the Certification to their students. Certification is available through the Beyond the Professoriate PhD Career Training.
This certificate:
- Prepares master’s students for securing meaningful and rewarding employment after their degree.
- Creates employable master’s students who can articulate their transferable skills.
- Complements existing on-campus graduate student career supports.
- Promotes engaged learning through reflective activities that encourage students to apply what they’ve learned.
- Offers recorded lessons, reflective prompts, and assessments that guide the student experience and foster user engagement.