Degree Paths

What Is Agile Methodology? A Guide for Beginners

When you’re trying to get something done at work that requires various teams, goals, resources, and demands, everyone has to get on the same page — not only about what needs to get done, but how it should get done. This …

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Success Stories of the Week: Demin Yu

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight an alumni from the Enterprise Risk Management program. Congratulations, Demin Yu!

Congratulations to …

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Nonprofit Salaries | How to Deal When Your Heart and Budget Collide

Those of us who are drawn to social-impact careers care deeply about the causes our work supports. At the same time, like everyone else, we have bills to pay.

So what do we do when there’s a gap between what …

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Red Bull Internships Guide: How to Get Your Professional Wings

Red Bull internships are opportunities to work at an iconic energy drink brand in departments like marketing and sales. Whether you’re interested in helping supply restaurants with Red Bull cans, working on Red Bull media events, or even becoming a …

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A Day in the Life: Insurance Claim Representative, Major Insurance Company

An insurance claim representative provides services for a product that people find necessary to purchase, but, typically, never want to use. Claim representatives need to possess expert knowledge of insurance rules and regulations, as well as any differences in policies, …

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Featured Classes

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

In Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs, Martin Kemka examines how data science and machine learning can…

Consulting Professional Weekly Tips

In this LinkedIn Learning class, you will learn topics such as staying connected with clients, setting pricing, blogging to increase your…

Construction Management: Reading Civil Construction Drawings

Taught by Jim Rogers
Construction personnel of all types needs to understand the role that civil construction drawings, or blueprints, play in the construction…

Stay Ahead in Construction Management

Taught by Jim Rogers
Whether you’re a construction industry veteran looking to switch roles or a brand new construction manager trying to get your…

Develop Your Data Analysis Skills

Explore the practice of data analysis. Learn about the process of applying statistical and graphical techniques to data in order…

Become a Data Analyst

Data analysts examine information using data analysis tools and help their teams develop insights and business strategies. You’ll need skills…

Build Your Data Analysis Skills

Learn how to think about data, recognizing the questions to ask to get the right data. Identify the tools you…

The Data Science of Gaming and Fantasy Sports

In this course you will learn an overview of how the gambling and fantasy sports industries structure their offerings. Data…

The Data Science of Sports Management

If your fascination with sports has piqued an interest in data and statistics, getting a general understanding of data science…

Develop Your Finance and Accounting Skills

Review concepts such as financial analysis, accounting, and budgeting. Learn how to use financial data to diagnose business conditions, identify…

Excel for Corporate Finance Professionals

Discover how to use Microsoft Excel for the bread-and-butter tasks required by corporate finance and financial planning and analysis (FP&A)…

Become a Financial Analyst

This course helps you to evaluate current and historical economic and business data to identify trends that influence business decisions.…

Developing a Fundraising Video for Nonprofits

Creating an effective fundraising video is a powerful way to engage your members and grow your reach. Learn how to…

SQL Essential Training

Knowing how to code and manage relational databases and database-driven applications is a valuable skill for any career in tech. …

Nonprofit Management Foundation

Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She explains how nonprofits are different than…

Real Estate Analytics

In the world of real estate, one of the best ways to set yourself apart from the crowd is by…

Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals

Taught by Barton Poulson
Instructor Barton Poulson defines the relationships to other data-saturated fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. He reviews the…

Become a Data Visualization Specialist: Concepts

Taught by Doug Rose
Data visualization is ultimately the make-or-break moment for any data science operation or business analytics project. Develop a solid foundation…

Consulting Foundations

In this LinkedIn Learning class, you will learn the critically important components of consulting—including marketing, selling, contracting, managing engagements, and…

Top Entry-Level Jobs in Healthcare

In this LinkedIn Learning Class, you will be introduced to ten high-demand, entry-level jobs in healthcare and allied healthcare that can…

Career Planning Resources

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Podcast Episode 14: Leading with Empathy

In the conversation with Columbia University alum Hsing-Hsing Li she mentions the importance of empathy in leadership and learning from …

Podcast Episode 13: Embracing The Messiness of Life and Navigating Uncertainty

 

In the thirteenth episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Sam Quan Krueger, Head of Digital …
Podcast Episode 12: Learning to Say No at Work

 

In the twelfth episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Eric Nehrlich, executive coach at Too …
Podcast Episode 11:  Make Your Own Opportunities

 

In the eleventh episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Brandon Mikolaski, the Head of …
Podcast Episode 10:  Follow Your Passion
In the tenth episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Sheila Sarem, the founder and CEO …
Podcast Episode 9:  The Importance of Managing Up

In the ninth episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Steve Safier, Director, and Lecturer in …

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Featured Mentors


Janine Acheson

Success Stories
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Clinical Operations Johnson & Johnson
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Michael Aita

E-Mentor Program Fall 2022
  • Sr Mgr Technical Product Manager Apple
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Bisan Alhmood

Success Stories
  • Boston, MA
  • Data Scientist Fidelity Investments
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Sofia Aljure

Success Stories
  • New York, NY
  • Strategic Operations - New Verticals Intern Uber
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Kristen Banks

E-Mentor Program Fall 2022
  • Sustainability Manager PepsiCo
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Shivam Sunil Bathija

Success Stories
  • Finance Digital Transformation Analyst Qorvo, Inc
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Timothy Bloom

  • Senior Director Enterprise Risk Management Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

Catarina Carvalho

E-Mentor Program Fall 2022, e-Mentor Spring 2023
  • Americas East Cities Planning and Design Leader Arup
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Elias Chahine

Success Stories
  • NY, New York
  • Data Scientist The Tie
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