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Creating a Culture of Upskilling and Reskilling

Prepare your workforce for the future through continuous learning
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced Provider KnowledgeCity  8 Lessons ·  20m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

If you want to stay ahead in an era of rapid change, it will help to have a workforce that is also continuously evolving. This course on Creating a Culture of Upskilling and Reskilling will help you prepare your organization for future challenges by equipping employees with the skills they will need to thrive. You will learn how to differentiate between upskilling and reskilling, develop strategies to support these processes, and encourage continuous learning so that it becomes a core organizational value.

This course also emphasizes the importance of encouraging a growth mindset, modeling desired behaviors as a leader, and providing the necessary support and resources to ensure that employees are motivated to learn. We’ll also explore innovative techniques like gamification and the use of technology, which will help you discover how to make your learning programs as engaging and relevant as possible. As you implement these strategies, you will position your organization to meet the demands of tomorrow while enhancing job satisfaction and retention today.

What You'll Learn

  • Differentiate between upskilling and reskilling within your organization
  • Develop strategies to create a culture of continuous learning
  • Implement and model a growth mindset across the organization
  • Leverage technology and innovative approaches such as gamification to enhance learning
  • Lead by example and provide the support and resources employees need to stay motivated
  • Prepare your workforce for future challenges and opportunities

Key Takeaways

  • Upskilling and reskilling are distinct processes, and distinguishing between them helps you support each effectively.
  • Making continuous learning a core organizational value prepares the workforce for future challenges.
  • Encouraging a growth mindset and modeling desired behaviors as a leader motivates employees to learn.
  • Innovative techniques like gamification and technology make learning programs more engaging and relevant.
  • Investing in employee learning enhances job satisfaction and retention while meeting tomorrow's demands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to differentiate between upskilling and reskilling, develop strategies to support continuous learning, implement and model a growth mindset, leverage technology and innovative approaches, and prepare your workforce for future challenges and opportunities.

Who is this course for?

It is designed for leaders who want to prepare their organization for future challenges by equipping employees with the skills they will need to thrive, and who want to model desired behaviors and provide support and resources for learning.

Does the course cover technology and engagement techniques?

Yes. It explores innovative techniques like gamification and the use of technology to help make learning programs as engaging and relevant as possible.

What topics do the lessons cover?

Lessons include an Introduction, Upskilling and Reskilling, Incentivizing Improvement, Encouraging Growth Mindset, Leading by Example, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Skills for the Future, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.

What skills does this course help build?

The course focuses on lifelong learning, reskilling, and upskilling.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Project Management Institute (PMI®)

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 0.5

Certification Program Categories:
Ways of WorkingPower SkillsBusiness Acumen

KnowledgeCity has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. Users can maintain your PMI credentials by earning PDUs from KnowledgeCity qualified courses in Project Management, Business Management, Leadership and many others.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5

Certification Program Categories:
Leadership & NavigationBusiness AcumenConsultationGlobal MindsetEthical PracticeRelationship ManagementAnalytical AptitudeCommunicationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).