Award in Professional Development
This module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for professional development in today’s rapidly changing world.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS : 12 Credits
712 Enrolled
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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Coursework: Professional DevelopmentIntroductory Podcast03:52Assignment Podcast04:47
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Foundations of Professional Development; Lecture 1Lecture 1: Theories of Professional Development00:43:20Journal Article: Developmental Theories and The Professional Development of TeachersLecture 1.5: What’s the Point of a Module in Professional Development for Me as a Student? What Am I Going to Get Out of This?00:44:51Journal Article: How Does Professional Development Improve Teaching
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Foundations of Professional Development; Lecture 2Lecture 2: What is Self-Awareness01:36:09Journal Article: The Impact of Self-awareness on Leadership BehaviorGuest Interview: Claudienne and Greta01:30:56Lecture 2.5: What is Professional Self-Awareness?33:01Podium Lecture 2.6: Theories of Ethics and Professional Standards00:40:57Professional Self-AwarenessJournal Article: Examining How Leaders Emerge From Leader Self-Awareness, Self-Leadership, and Self-EfficacyGuest Interview: Kim Spiteri00:59:34
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Foundations of Professional Development; Lecture 3Lecture 3: Part 1: What is Reflective Learning and Why is it Important01:06:28Lecture 3: Part 2: What is Reflective Learning and Why is it Important00:44:22Journal Article: Assessing Reflective LearningReflective LearningJournal article: Using a Self-Reflective E-PortfolioGuest Interview: Part 1: Simon Agius Muscat00:22:02Guest Interview: Part 2: Simon Agius Muscat00:12:21Guest Interview: Part 3: Simon Agius Muscat00:34:53Podium Lecture 3.5: How Can We Identify Our Own Skills Gaps?00:41:52Journal Article: Understanding and Measuring Skill Gaps in Industry 4.0
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 4Lecture 4: Empowering Professional Growth with Collaborative Strategies for Success01:33:59Journal Article: Professional Learning CommunitiesPodium Lecture 4.5: As a Professional, What will be Expected of Me?00:39:38Journal Article: Elaborating a Model of Teacher Professional GrowthLecture 4.6: Building Professional Excellence: Personal Learning Plans, Certifications, and a Culture of Agility and Grow01:01:42Journal Article: Teacher Self-Assessment. A Mechanism for Facilitating Professional GrowthEmpowering Professional Growth with Collaborative Strategies for SuccessGuest Interview: Lawrence00:24:08
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 5Lecture 5: Part 1: Monitor Personal Progress Against Academic Goals01:00:44Lecture 5: Part 2: Monitor Personal Progress Against Academic Goals01:14:48Journal Article: Best Practices in Setting Progress Monitoring Goals for Academic Skill ImprovementGuest Interview: Guest: Evarist Bartolo01:31:45Podium Lecture 5.5: Resilience in the Face of Career Disappointments00:43:51Journal Article: Resilience in the Modern Career
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 6Lecture 6: Part 1: Personal and Professional Branding00:43:33Lecture 6: Part 2: Personal and Professional Branding00:32:20Lecture 6: Part 3: Personal and Professional Branding00:40:33Journal Article: Personal Branding PhenomenonPodium Lecture 6.5: When I Am Employed, or Self-Employed, How Will I Champion the Brand of My Employer?00:44:07Personal and Professional BrandingJournal Article: Impact of Personal Branding on the Development of Professional Careers of ManagersGuest Interview: Part 1- Guests: Claire, Daniel and Josianne51:35Guest Interview: Part 2- Guests: Claire, Daniel and Josianne48:50
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 7Lecture 7: Part 1: Building a Professional Online Presence00:47:58Lecture 7: Part 2: Building a Professional Online Presence01:01:37
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 8Lecture 8: Part 1: Developing a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn etc00:37:01Lecture 8: Part 2: Developing a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn etc00:32:43Lecture 8: Part 3: Developing a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn etc00:30:20Develop a Professional DossierJournal Article: Presenting Complex Teacher Evaluation Data- Advantages of Dossier OrganizationPodium Lecture 8.5: Career Planning - How do you Choose the Right Job and Career?00:52:28Journal Article: Work Does not Speak for ItselfLecture 8.6: Part 1: What is Continuous Professional Development?01:01:27Lecture 8.6: Part 2: What is Continuous Professional Development?00:34:07Journal Article: The Value of Continuous Professional DevelopmentGuest Interview: Keith Demicoli00:56:41
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 9Lecture 9: Part 1: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One’s Career00:41:22Lecture 9: Part 2: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One’s Career00:41:28Lecture 9: Part 3: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One’s Career00:40:11Networking Strategies for Professional DevelopmentJournal Article: Networking Strategies for EntrepreneursGuest Interview: Guest: Morgan Carabott36:38
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 10Lecture 10: Part 1: Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network01:13:14Lecture 10: Part 2: Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network00:52:53Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network and Leveraging It for Business OpportunitiesEntrepreneurial Leadership in Startups and SMEs: Critical Lessons from Building and Sustaining GrowthThe Path to Entrepreneurship: The Role of Social Networks in Driving Entrepreneurial Learning and EducationGuest Interview: Part 1.1: Daniel and Josianne00:30:51Guest Interview: Part 1.2: Daniel and Josianne00:29:33Guest Interview: Part 2: Daniel and Josianne00:35:32
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 11Lecture 11: Part 1: Analysing the Job Market00:32:45Lecture 11: Part 2: Analysing the Job Market00:44:58Lecture 11: Part 3: Analysing the Job Market00:36:45Job Market AnalysisUsing Internet Data to Analyse the Labour Market: A Methodological EnquiryPodium Lecture 11.5: What do Employers Look for When Hiring? What Makes Someone Employable?00:54:27
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 12Lecture 12: Conducting Interviews Individually and as Part of a Panel00:36:55Journal Article: Preparing and Conducting Interviews to Collect DataLecture 12.1: Part 1: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview35:42Lecture 12.1: Part 2: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview36:25Lecture 12.1: Part 3: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview30:11Journal Article: Conducting In-Depth InterviewsWorksheet: STAR WorksheetLecture 12.2: Conduct Effective Performance Evaluations01:06:03Journal Article: Toward Development of Meaningful and Effective Performance Evaluations
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 13Podium Lecture 13: What is Personal Accountability and How can I Develop It?00:41:20Journal Article: Personal Accountability in EducationLecture 13.1: The Skill to Work Independently and Have Personal Accountability00:51:05Journal Article: Personal Responsibility in a Professional SystemLecture 13.2: Accountability and Independent Work in Remote and Hybrid Work Environment00:38:02Journal Article: Negotiating Personal Engagement and Professional Accountability
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 14Lecture 14: Part 1: Engage in Peer Review and Feedback Seeking Activities01:01:58Lecture 14: Part 2: Engage in Peer Review and Feedback Seeking Activities00:52:42Journal Article: Engaging Students in Peer ReviewEngage in Peer Review and Feedback-Seeking ActivitiesWorksheet: BOOSTWorksheet: DESCWorksheet: 4PsLecture 14.1: Provide Constructive Feedback to Team Members01:33:11Journal Article: Doing Peer Review and Receiving FeedbackGuest Interview: George Vella52:06
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 15Lecture 15: Part 1: Key Professions within Businesses00:58:52Lecture 15: Part 2: Key Professions within Businesses00:54:04Journal Article: Professional Occupations, Knowledge-Driven Firms, And EntrepreneurshipPodium Lecture 15.5: What Type of Business Settings Exist? What Should I Expect as a New Graduate?00:47:12Journal Article: Professional Learning in the Business CurriculumGuest Interview: Ian Camilleri51:57
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 16Podium Lecture 16: How Can We Leverage Emerging Technologies to Help Us Access Various Industries for Employment and Stay on Track and Relevant in Our Industries?00:43:50Journal Article: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on WorkLecture 16.1: Electronic Signature and Document Management Tools00:15:59Journal Article: Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic SignatureLecture 16.2: Use of Communication and Video Conferencing Tools00:36:57Journal Article: Videoconferencing as a Mode of Communication
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 17Lecture 17: Part 1: The Use of Psychological Assessments and Psychometric Testing for Personal Professional Development01:04:53Lecture 17: Part 2: The Use of Psychological Assessments and Psychometric Testing for Personal Professional Development00:48:33Lecture 17: Part 3: The Use of Psychological Assessments and Psychometric Testing for Personal Professional Development01:05:14Journal Article: AI Psychometrics
This module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for professional development in today’s rapidly changing world. Students will learn about the latest trends and best practices in career advancement including personal branding, networking and continuous learning.
Programme Outcomes
- Spearhead their own continued professional development including identifying opportunities for formal and informal learning opportunities
- Identify skills gaps and plan potential action to be taken around personal learning needs with the intention of upskilling and remaining relevant in their industry
- MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialization.
- Proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in humanities, sciences, human resources, organisational behaviour, business, administration, management, communication, journalism, psychology, arts or a related field.
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset.
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- 10 Reflective journals - 100%
- E-portfolio
- You can submit your assessment at any time during the course.
What’s included
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Duration :Full Time- 3Months
Part Time- 6Months - Learning: 300 +Hours
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Ian Camilleri
Senior Manager
Senior Manager Facilities & Admin Operations at GO plc - a major telecommunications company in Malta.
Nicholas Jackman
Lecturer
Former newspaper editor, author, highschool teacher and world leading marketer. Professional actor.
Dr George Vella
Former President of Malta
A Maltese politician who served as the 10th president of Malta from 2019 to 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he previously served as Deputy Prime Minister of Malta and Foreign Affairs Minister.
Morgan Carabott
Head Internal Audit - HSBC Bank Malta
Leads a team at one of Malta's leading banks and is also an avid sports person.
Keith Demicoli
Broadcaster & Presenter
One of Malta's leading broadcasters and events presenter.
Evarist Bartolo
Former Minister of Education
A former Maltese politician affiliated with the Labour Party and formerly the Minister for European & Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Education & Employment.
Giorgiana Mallia
Lecturer
Currently works in the Educational sector
Leonardo Ramon Sena
Lecturer
A journalist with experience in leadership and team management at a large television network.
Claudienne Harb
Accountant
Financial Controller at Middle East Catering Ltd.
Greta Bondin Filipelli
Accountant
A professional in her field, an avid athlete and dedicated mother.
Estella Rama
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Counselling.
Simon Borg Barker
Lecturer
Experienced in English Language Teaching
Jordan Pace
Lecturer
Paralegal and track and field athlete.
Damiano Laviola
Lecturer
Specialises in English and Computer Science.
Ray Spiteri
Lecturer
Worked as a Director in an English Language School.
Lisa Spiteri
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Rebecca Toutoungi
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Lawrence Azzopardi
Head Accreditation, Licensing, Validation and Quality Assurance, MFHEA
Head Accreditation, Licensing, Validation and Quality Assurance, MFHEA.
Simon Agius
Senior Software Engineer
A Senior Software and Machine Learning Engineer, focused on how AI will change our professional and personal worlds for years to come.
Kim Spiteri
Lecturer
A warranted Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles across diverse industries.
Josianne Camilleri
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Coaching
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector
Tess Giordmaina
School Director
School Director
Daniel Cassar
Lecturer
An Organisational Psychologist Practitioner, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Licensed Psychometrician, with over a decade of experience in recruitment, corporate relations and team management.
Claire-Suzanne Borg
Academic Director
The Academic Director at Ascencia Malta. Registered Occupational Psychologist, Psychometrician, AI Psychometrics Specialist, PhD Candidate.