What is coaching?
Learn more about the value of coaching directly from one of our coaches, Erin.
Your coach is here to support you in your academic and career goals. Coaching can support you in the following topics:
Career-oriented topics
- Writing an effective resume
- Writing an effective cover letter
- Strategizing a job search
- Identifying career interests
- Growing your network
- Creating a professional brand
- Getting an informational interview
- Practicing your interview skills
- Creating an effective LinkedIn profile
- Creating a networking pitch
Success-oriented topics
- Getting more done in less time
- Managing your school finances
- Getting test ready
- Creating a coursework calendar
- Testing out new study strategies
- Strategizing a job search
How will I interact with my coach?
Our coaches will work with you through one- on- one text messaging, one-on-one email communications, and via the uCoach mobile app.
Don’t worry, your coach will initiate the first conversation via email and explain what to anticipate.
Who is eligible for coaching?
Learners enrolled in the verified track (paid track) in any of our MicroBachelors courses are eligible for coaching at no additional cost.
How do I sign up for coaching?
- Login to your edX account and go to your dashboard. Here you will see on the right side of the screen a heading that reads “Take advantage of free coaching”
- Click the “Get Started” button
3. On the next page, fill out your information and click the “sign up for coaching” button
4. You are now signed up for coaching! Keep an eye out for your first “Welcome email” from your coach
How do I know if I’m signed up for coaching?
Go to your Account Settings under Profile Information you will see a coaching consent toggle switch, as-well-as a field to enter or remove your phone number.
*Please note that coaching is only available via SMS to U.S. phone lines.