ACE Self Management/Self Direction

Prerequisite: All ACE Distance students must complete the Learn to Learn course BEFORE enrolling in an ACE Distance course. This prerequisite requirement will be verified. Students without the prerequisite may be required to withdraw from the ACE course. Information regarding the Learn to Learn course can be found in the ACE Online Communiqué for Students. Please see the link to the communiqué below.

This course provides learners with the opportunity to manage their personal development. Learners will develop a personal profile which will include, but not be limited to, an exploration of their temperament type and skills identification with an introduction to Essential Skills. They will also gain experience utilizing various problem-solving skills to increase their effectiveness in interpersonal relationships, communicating assertively, goal setting, stress and time management. As well, they will consider aspects of how to increase self confidence, self awareness and self esteem. Learners will also have the opportunity to examine, manage and engage in their own career building process by researching the career planning process, labour market information, and the trends affecting the current work world. As well, learners will examine the Essential Skills framework in relation to employer expectations. Learners will develop a portfolio by assessing their personal profiles and creating either an employment plan or a career training plan. They will use computers for research and word processing purposes. In all cases, learners will select outcomes according to their own personal background and educational/vocational goals.

Notes:

Textbooks will be couriered directly to student.

Effective January, 2013 students registered to take an ACE Distance course through the tuition-free option managed by the College Sector Committee who have not logged on within 13 days of the start of the course will be removed from the course. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CSC at info@cscau.com. If you are removed from a course you will not be able to register for any further ACE Distance courses as a tuition-free student.

Note that a final grade of at least 70% in the course is required to be eligible for registration in another free ACE Distance course, and/or to use the course toward attainment of the ACE certificate.

Course Delivery Method:

This course is delivered Online Asynchronously. For more information on the delivery methods, click here.