New MOOC: Professionalism in an Era of Change

Together with the different faculties of the Utrecht University, Elevate has developed several MOOCs over the past few years which are all successfully running on Coursera. A new MOOC is recently added to this portfolio!

The work of professionals such as doctors, veterinarians, judges, teachers, social workers and accountants is changing. Sometimes faster than they want to accept. Changing needs of clients, customers or patients, new techniques, but also fiscal and budgetary constraints, the demand for more transparency, political pressure, a changing social position and reduced confidence – all of this challenges professionals to respond.

Addressing these challenges requires a deeper understanding of and insight into backgrounds and significance of this changing context and its impact on the professional, not only for the professionals themselves, but also for students in training for these professions and those who work with professionals in professional organisations.

By considering the challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective, the participant of this course is in a position to see the bigger picture. The scope of the course changes from a macro to a micro perspective, from a sociological and historical view on societal developments to the perspective on change of the individual professional.

• Week 1: Professions in transition
• Week 2: Control and empowerment of professionals
• Week 3: Quality control and competence
• Week 4: Organisation and leadership of professional work
• Week 5: Professional motivation and well-being
• Week 6: Lifelong learning

This course is open to everyone interested in societal change, in professional work, working with professionals, policymaking, and how professionals think, act and thrive.

Level: Intermediate
Study load: 6 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week
Language: English
Enrolling can be done via Coursera