Udemy – Future– Proof Your Career In A Digital First Economy

What you'll learn
The key trends shaping the digital-first workforce and what they mean for your role and relevance
Why job loss, redundancy, or career stalling may be a turning point—not an end point
How to identify and articulate your core transferable skills—especially those that transcend industries
The role of values, balance, and adaptability in future-proofing your career
What employers are looking for now—and what they'll need in the future
How to recognize opportunities hidden in uncertainty, and build a plan grounded in personal meaning
Why lifelong learning is essential—and how to decide what to learn next
Requirements
No prior experience is required.
Description
In a world where careers are no longer linear and technology is reshaping every industry, the old rules no longer apply. Whether navigating job loss, considering a career shift, or simply planning ahead, this course is designed to help you understand what's changing and what it means for your future—so you can confidently take control of your next move.This course gives you what most courses overlook: context, perspective, and the foundational knowledge to design a career strategy that works for you, rooted in your values, skills, and goals.With insights drawn from 30+ years of navigating global roles across industries—from engineering to healthcare to leadership—this course will help you reframe your career story and identify the critical elements needed to remain adaptable, marketable, and fulfilled.You'll walk away not with a to-do list, but with a clear understanding of the forces shaping the future of work and a strong sense of aligning your next steps with who you are and where you want to go.What You'll LearnThe key trends shaping the digital-first workforce and what they mean for your role and relevanceWhy job loss, redundancy, or career stalling may be a turning point—not an end pointHow to identify and articulate your core transferable skills—especially those that transcend industriesThe role of values, balance, and adaptability in future-proofing your careerWhat employers are looking for now—and what they'll need in the futureHow to recognize opportunities hidden in uncertainty, and build a plan grounded in personal meaningWhy lifelong learning is essential—and how to decide what to learn nextLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, you will be able to:Explain the shifting nature of careers in a digital-first economyIdentify the internal and external forces influencing your professional futureRecognize your transferable skills and their value in different career pathsArticulate how your values can guide better career decisionsOutline the key factors to consider when creating your own learning and career development planApproach career transitions with more clarity, confidence, and resilienceWho This Course Is ForProfessionals facing or recovering from job lossCareer changers and late-career professionals exploring new directionsFreelancers, digital nomads, or those building portfolio careersAnyone wanting to stay relevant and fulfilled in a fast-changing worldCoaches, mentors, and career advisors supporting others through transition
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Future-Proofing Your Career
Lecture 3 Understand business and where you fit
Lecture 4 Introducing Digital-First
Lecture 5 Career Risks
Section 2: Reboot after job loss
Lecture 6 Becoming a job hunter - untimely unemployment and the digital workplace
Lecture 7 You have skills to match the right jobs
Lecture 8 Redundancy is not personal
Section 3: Identifying Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Lecture 9 Key Emerging Trends Shaping the Job Market
Lecture 10 Three Trends in skills and work
Section 4: Building a Versatile Skill Set for Future Job Markets
Lecture 11 Timeless skills
Lecture 12 Digital Domains - Collaboration, Cyber, Cloud, AI
Lecture 13 Lessons from Nigeria, Uganda and Spain
Lecture 14 Digital Domains - Data Literacy and Analytics
Section 5: Developing Organisational Perspective
Lecture 15 Developing Industry and Functional expertise
Lecture 16 Developing Organisational Adaptability and Transformation skills
Lecture 17 Organisational context slides with the above as narration
Lecture 18 Organisational Adaptability and Transformation slides with the above narration
Section 6: Develop Thinking Skills
Lecture 19 Complex and Wicked Problems in Cyber and the Online world
Lecture 20 Design Thinking
Lecture 21 Data Gathering and Modeling
Lecture 22 Brainstorming
Lecture 23 Problem Solving
Section 7: Project Team Member Skills
Lecture 24 Project, Programme and Product Management - Delivering digital products
Lecture 25 Project Team Competencies
Lecture 26 Part 1 - 8 Predictors of Team Performance
Lecture 27 Part 2 - The life cycle of a team and time to performance
Lecture 28 Part 3 of the team lifecycle
Section 8: Finding your direction and resilient life
Lecture 29 Setting a course with a balanced perspective
Lecture 30 Pursuing the meaningful resilient life
Lecture 31 Steering and Strengths on the voyage
Section 9: Conclusion
Lecture 32 Building on past, present and future in a digital economy
Professionals navigating job loss or redundancy who want to rebuild with clarity and confidence,Mid-to-late career individuals looking to stay relevant and purposeful in a digital-first economy,Career changers ready to align their work with their values, skills, and lifestyle goals,Freelancers, digital nomads, and portfolio career builders seeking to craft a flexible, sustainable path,Anyone feeling stuck, undervalued, or uncertain about the future of their career and looking for direction,HR and Career development professionals who support others in career transitions,Counselors

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