Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or navigating a complex work environment, emotional intelligence is a game-changer. It helps you build stronger relationships, manage stress, and communicate more effectively. As a Chevening alumnus, you’ve already proven your ability to succeed in challenging environments—now it's time to take your emotional intelligence to the next level.
Coventry University & FutureLearn | 2 weeks
Learn how to manage emotions, improve communication, and build resilience in the workplace with this course from Coventry University.
🎯 Key skills: Self-awareness, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, building professional relationships
UC Berkley & EdEx | 4 weeks
Explore the science of empathy and its role in leadership, helping you develop key interpersonal skills for team settings.
🎯 Key skills: Empathy in leadership, team emotional management, improving EQ strategies
University of Michigan & Coursera | Self-paced
Explore how to be both emotionally attuned and professional in the workplace. Learn how to navigate difficult or critical conversations and foster more productive discussions.
🎯 Key skills: Emotional awareness, navigating difficult conversations, non-verbal communication, active listening
Coursera Instructor Network | 1 hour
Enhance your leadership by mastering emotional self-assessment, managing impulses, and building stronger team relationships. Learn to communicate effectively and navigate conflicts for a positive work culture.
🎯 Key Skills: Self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, conflict resolution, team communication
Acumen Academy | 1 hour
Learn to build trust and deepen connections by practising Radical Listening. Explore its core values, master the three layers of listening, and apply these skills to foster community-led solutions.
🎯 Key Skills: Active listening, trust-building, group dynamics
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Emotional intelligence is a key factor in career success, particularly for early-career professionals looking to enhance their leadership and communication skills. Start learning today and unlock your potential for career growth and professional development!
Measuring and maximising social impact is a crucial skill for Chevening alumni looking to make a difference in their communities and beyond. We’ve curated 5 free online courses to help you develop expertise in social impact measurement and management, enabling you to drive meaningful change more effectively.
For many mid-career professionals, the idea of switching careers can feel daunting. But for Chevening alumni—driven, globally minded, and ambitious—career pivoting is an opportunity for reinvention and growth. Whether you’re seeking greater impact, better work-life balance, or a fresh challenge, transitioning into a new role or industry is entirely achievable with the right strategy.
As we step into 2025, now is the time to put a plan in place for your career growth. Setting clear, actionable goals will help you stay on track and keep you motivated throughout the year. But it’s not just about choosing goals that sound good—it’s about creating a roadmap for how you’ll achieve them.