Succeeding in a new job

What this course is about

Thriving in Your New Role helps you develop the mindset, interpersonal skills, and workplace habits needed to succeed when starting a new job.

Through guided lessons and practical advice, you’ll learn how to navigate workplace expectations, communicate effectively, manage your time, and build strong professional relationships. The course equips you with the behaviors and confidence needed to make a strong first impression — and to continue growing long after onboarding.

As you complete the course, you’ll also earn certificates and digital credentials that you can add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account to highlight your workplace readiness.

You’ll learn how to:

Adjust smoothly to workplace culture and expectations

Communicate effectively and professionally

Manage time, priorities, and tasks

Build positive relationships with teammates and supervisors

Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and professionalism

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand workplace expectations

Recognize common dynamics when starting a new role

Understand what employers expect during onboarding and early performance milestones

Manage time and priorities effectively

Organize tasks and responsibilities

Stay productive and meet deadlines

Build strong early work habits that demonstrate reliability

Communicate clearly and build strong relationships

Interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders

Practice active listening and clear communication

Build trust and rapport in the workplace

Demonstrate initiative and professionalism

Show readiness to learn and take ownership of tasks

Adapt to new processes, tools, and expectations

Maintain professionalism in both digital and in-person environments

Use feedback to grow

Receive and interpret feedback constructively

Adjust your work based on guidance from others

Build a growth mindset to improve over time

Navigate challenges with confidence

Handle uncertainty, conflict, or stress gracefully

Maintain motivation and resilience in a new environment

Build confidence in your abilities and role

Lay the foundation for long-term career success

Establish habits that support continuous improvement

Position yourself for future growth and advancement

Start your new job with clarity, confidence, and professionalism

Showcase your learning

Earn certificates and digital credentials

Add them to your resume, LinkedIn, and Credly profile to demonstrate your workplace readiness