A-La-Carte Classes
Advance Your Career Through Group Sessions
Learn in a small group setting. Explore our four a-la-carte group sessions below. Our group sessions are packed full of actionable skills and knowledge, taught by Forbes-certified career coach Carmelina Piedra.
Jared W.
“It’s been fun working on new tools again. The job kinda fell in my lap, but the portfolio you helped me with got me the offer.”
Portfolio
Portfolio group sessions include a video review of your portfolio by Coach Carmelina.
$125.00
90 minutes
Join online group sessions with Coach Carmelina in a small class setting, where you will learn tips and tricks for your portfolio, including examples of best practices and what to include in your portfolio and case studies.
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Learn how to add additional work to your portfolio through mini case studies to highlight specific skills.
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​Key Takeaways:
• Learn how the point of view impacts your portfolio
• Come away with actionable insights to make improvements
• See examples of ways to make your portfolio stand out from the rest
Human-Centered Design Thinking
Learn tips and tricks for how to think like a designer (even if you aren't one) including examples of best practices.
$125.00
90 minutes
Human-Centered Design is a new way of thinking and doing every day. Want to think more innovatively? Using HCD methods is the answer. Learn more methods to take your work and personal lives to the next level. Looking to stand out from others in Tech? Getting started in product? Struggling to add fresh stuff to your portfolio? Then, this is the class for you.
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Key Takeaways:
• Leave with a strong understanding of Human-Centered Design
• Get to the heart of the double-diamond
• Apply HCD thinking in a collaborative workshop
Jonathan I.
“The class was well thought out and organized.”
PRAGA M.
“Many practical tools and tips to help me prioritize my work and life.”
Prioritization
Learn tips and tricks for how to prioritize your work including examples of best practices.
$125.00
90 minutes
Do you feel overwhelmed with everything on your plate? Struggling to prioritize your work and personal life? This is a great class to help you not burn out.
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Key Takeaways:
• Learn new strategies to plan your time
• Gather practical tips to avoid burnout
• Practice prioritization strategies in a collaborative workshop
Facilitation
Learn tips and tricks for how to facilitate, including examples of best practices.
$125.00
90 minutes
Struggling to gain alignment with peers & stakeholders? Do you have unproductive discussions? Want to move more into a leadership role?
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This class will help you elevate your leadership skills and teach you how to gain alignment quicker and more efficiently in workshop settings.
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(The Human-Centered Design class would be helpful to take as a prerequisite if you do not have a lot of experience using HCD methods.)
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Key Takeaways:
• Build upon a Human-Centered Design Thinking approach and learn how to manage diverse groups
• Content adapted to each group and their experiences
• Actively engage in effective facilitation techniques in a workshop setting
ASHLEY G.
“Interactive and beneficial facilitation tips no matter what your experience level is.”