Though the concept of personal branding isn't new, questions remain about how to create one and, more importantly, what it means to maintain and inhabit that brand.
Learners will:
o Understand both what personal branding means and what it means to inhabit their brand
o Establish themselves on at least three social media platforms
o Create a mission statement for their personal brand
o Build a board of directors for their brand
o Become familiar with the basics of digital security and reputation management
o Create a system for on-going brand maintenance
Join instructor Kimberley R. Barker as she provides a warm, supportive atmosphere in which learners are encouraged to intensively explore themselves in order to create a personal brand that authentically and effectively communicates their values and professional gifts. Together we will build a strong community in which to provide encouragement and feedback, and support each other as learners pursue their goal of successful brand creation.
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What's included
1 video2 readings1 discussion prompt
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Introduction•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
MOOC Learning Objectives•10 minutes
Tweet me!•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Introduce Yourself•10 minutes
An Overview of Personal Branding
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
The goal of this module is to help you gain an understanding of the basic purpose, benefits, and responsibilities of branding, and to begin the process of defining your values, gifts, and goals. If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch: Kimberley@virginia.edu; @KR_Barker (Twitter).
What's included
3 videos4 readings2 discussion prompts
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3 videos•Total 17 minutes
Personal Branding: Why bother?•6 minutes
How Personal Should Your Brand Be?•5 minutes
Why the Myers-Briggs (and similar) assessment•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
An Overview of the History of Personal Branding + Additional Readings•10 minutes
Personal Branding and Leadership•10 minutes
Does the whole idea of self-promotion feel wrong?•10 minutes
Assignment: Discovering your Myers-Briggs Personality Type•10 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
What is your perception of Personal Branding now?•10 minutes
Assignment: Report your Meyers-Briggs type•10 minutes
Building your Brand's Infrastructure
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Like any other construction project, infrastructure is absolutely key to the successful creation of your brand. In this module, we'll discuss key elements including authenticity, your mission statement, and why you should incorporate your photo into your brand.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 discussion prompts
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6 videos•Total 32 minutes
The Heart of Authenticity: Choosing Your Three Cornerstone Words•4 minutes
The Importance of Authenticity•5 minutes
Brand Authenticity & Your Photo•6 minutes
Revisiting your Three Words & Other Infrastructure•7 minutes
Your Mission Statement•4 minutes
Choosing your Board of Directors•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Tips for Looking Your Best in Photos•10 minutes
Background Reading on Mission Statements•10 minutes
How to Choose the Members of Your Board of Directors•10 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Assignment: Identify those 3 little words•10 minutes
Assignment: Share your mission statement!•10 minutes
Establishing Your Brand's Digital Home: A Guide to Claiming Your Parts of the Web
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Your Brand & Social Media. When it comes to social media platforms, you have lots of choices. At the end of this lesson, you will have identified three platforms that best fit your brand. Questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch: Kimberley@virginia.edu; KR_Barker@virginia.edu
What's included
4 videos2 readings
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4 videos•Total 25 minutes
Choosing the Best Social Media Platforms for Your Brand•5 minutes
A Bit About Twitter•5 minutes
Twitter Walk-Through•9 minutes
Choosing free vs. paid digital real estate•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
A Look at Social Media Platforms•10 minutes
Twitter Guides and Tutorials•10 minutes
Creating your Brand's Maintenance Plan
Module 5•13 minutes to complete
Module details
This module focuses on the pros and cons (and nuts and bolts) of creating a maintenance plan for your brand.
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2 videos
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
Why You Should Create an Update Schedule for Social Media•6 minutes
To Automate or Not to Automate!•7 minutes
Your Online Identity: How reputation and digital privacy affect your Brand.
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Reviewed on Apr 26, 2020
I think everyone should take this course! It considered all of the major aspects of an online presence. I feel empowered to expand my Personal Brand online. Thank you and keep up the good work!
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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2016
Great class, love the videos, Kimberley Barker knows how to keep the learners' attention through all the videos. Very insightful podcasts, articles and examples are shared during the course.
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Reviewed on Aug 29, 2020
Understanding and application of Personal Branding with the fundamental skills to build leadership skills in the personal branding success in business is very important in today's E-network business.
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