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Advance your career with in-demand communications, business, and leadership skills. You know... the topics they don't teach in school but are essential to a successful career.

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Career Contessa is a widely-recognized and trusted resource for millions of women looking to develop their skills and companies preparing for the future of work. Now, we're turning that knowledge into a modern learning experience that's as unique as you.

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Browse our library of courses to see which one fits your goals right now. Each course includes a short description, price, and length of course.
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All courses are delivered immediately with lifetime access so you can work on your course anytime, anywhere. We don't believe in roping you into a monthly subscription. Buy it, own it (and your career development) for life.

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The Job Search Dashboard Course Image
Job Search
The Job Search Dashboard
1 Hour
1 Lessons
$27.00
Available Now

An all-in-one dashboard to manage your job search, with tools to optimize each step of the process.

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Career Fit, Job Search
The 24-Hour Resume Makeover
2 Hours
10 Lessons
$197.00
Available Now

An online course with resume templates and step-by-step directions for creating an optimized resume in less than 24 hours.

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Career Success, Job Search
ChatGPT Cheat Sheet
1 Hour
1 Lessons
$19.95
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A PDF with 50+ prompts to help you job search, network + advance at work with the help of ChatGPT.

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Career Fit, Career Success, Job Search, Work + Life Balance
The Confidence Crunch
1 Hour
3 Lessons
$57.00
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In this online course, strengthen your confidence muscle in 21 days.

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Career Success
The Successful Networker
2 Hours
8 Lessons
$57.00
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An online course on how to hone your networking skills for long-term success.

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Career Success
The New Manager Manual
2 Hours
4 Lessons
$117.00
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In this online course, take ownership over your first 90 days as a manager—and build a strong foundation to help you lead a successful and engaged team.

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Career Success, Work + Life Balance
The Happy Hour Workbook
1 Hour
1 Lessons
$19.95
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A PDF with 125+ lists, activities, and journaling prompts to teach you a set of science-backed strategies for living a more satisfying life.

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Money
Asking For a Raise 101
1 Hour
3 Lessons
$27.00
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An online course on how to ask for a raise and actually get it.

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Job Search
The 60-Minute Cover Letter
1 Hour
3 Lessons
$27.00
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An online course to create a cover letter customized to every job in 60 minutes or less.

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Career Fit, Career Success, Job Search
The Job Search Academy
2 Hours
8 Lessons
$197.00
Available Now

Say goodbye to endless job search stress and finally land a fulfilling job using a completely new job search strategy: target companies.

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Career Success
Mission: Motivation
1 Hour
4 Lessons
$57.00
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Learn how to root out procrastination habits + achieve healthy motivation in 28 days.

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Career Fit, Job Search
The LinkedIn Lab
3 Hours
11 Lessons
$197.00
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Learn how to optimize your profile and double your job leads on LinkedIn. Yes, jobs really can land in your inbox.

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Job Search
Ace the Interview
1 Hour
6 Lessons
$117.00
Available Now

You got the interview. Now go get that job. Learn how to quickly prepare, stand out, and get paid what you deserve.

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Career Success
Building Efficient Meetings
1 Hour
3 Lessons
$57.00
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Learn how to run meetings that people (actually) want to go to.

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Career Success
Critical Problem-Solving 101
1 Hour
3 Lessons
$57.00
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Stop workplace problems in their tracks. Learn specific skills and actionable strategies to make you an excellent problem-solver.

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Career Success
Remote Control
2 Hours
5 Lessons
$197.00
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Learn how to set up and enact a successful virtual collaboration strategy.

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Job Search
The Career Transition Road Map
2 Hours
5 Lessons
$117.00
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Your guide to making a smart, seamless career transition.

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Career Success, Work + Life Balance
Productivity Powerhouse
1 Hour
4 Lessons
$117.00
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Own your time. Learn how to reach peak productivity mode.

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Career Success
Critique Crash Course
1 Hour
3 Lessons
$117.00
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Learn how to effectively give and receive feedback so you can continuously grow and improve your career—and your teams.

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Career Fit, Career Success, Job Search
Becoming Pitch Perfect
1 Hour
4 Lessons
$117.00
Available Now

Learn how to create the perfect elevator pitch for every scenario.

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Career Success
The Career Advancement Toolkit
6 Hours
24 Lessons
$340.00
Available Now

Advance your career and increase satisfaction by working smarter, not harder in this 4-course bundle. Plus, save 30% when you buy in bulk.

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Career Fit, Job Search
The Complete Job Search Toolkit
8 Hours
35 Lessons
$590.00
Available Now

Everything you need to land the perfect job with this 4-course bundle. Plus, save 20% when you buy in bulk.

Testimonials

Optimizing my Linked ln profile was a game changer! I thought I knew a lot about LinkedIn but hey I guess I didn't. Since revamping my profile, my views increased from 24 to 41 in just one week and I accepted a job as an HR Business Partner TODAY. I'm so thankful.

Reena W
Reena W., 28
The Linkedln Lab

I signed up for the Career Contessa's New Manager Manual a week into my new job at a brand new company. In previous roles, I had managed entry- level talent, but this marked my first time managing a more seasoned team. The course was informative without being dry, and has helped me start tailoring my leadership style to fit the needs of everyone on my team. I feel so much more confident in my skills as a manager and would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is looking to grow into a leadership role!

Caitlinn S
Caitlinn S., 28
The New Manager Manual

This course helped me learn the importance of identifying my priorities so that I can focus on the things that will benefit me and those I care about the most. It also helped me gain control of my schedule so now I manage my time better and I'm able to stay focused during work hours. Awesome course overall!

Before taking this course, I had applied to 114 positions, getting 15 interviews and no offers. I felt so discouraged with my lack of results. After taking this course, I applied to 25 positions and got 9 interviews, including an offer! My interview rate alone jumped from a paltry 13% to 36%, and many of the companies that eagerly, quickly contacted me after I applied with my new resume were the very same companies I had tried applying to many times in the past to no avail.

What I really liked was the simplification of the breakdown of the steps involved for both problem solving and critical thinking. The way that you described each step made it easy to take in and furthermore implement in real life.

I’ve never written a better cover letter in my life nor been as clear of who I am in my professional life; this course gave me the information and tools to be confident and fluent in my elevator pitch.

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  2. 2.How long is each course?

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  5. 5.Who teaches the course(s)?

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  7. 7.Are the courses fully online or can I take one in~person?

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  9. 9.What is the structure of a course?

    All courses are broken up into short video lessons that include your instructor on-screen, helpful graphics, and illustrations followed by guided assignments in the corresponding workbook. You can watch the lesson and work on the assignments at your own pace.

  10. 10.How can I purchase a course?

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  11. 10.Why is pricing different for some courses?

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    We make sure all of our courses are affordable with no course exceeding $200.

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  13. 12.Does Career Contessa offer any discounts?

    No. We price the courses to reflect their value.

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  15. 14.How do I access courses I've already bought?

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  16. 15.What language are the Career Contessa courses offered in?

    English.

  17. 16.Are there subtitles for the courses?

    Yes. Each video has its own button to turn on captions. You can toggle this button to “on” at any time.

  18. 17.What will I have access to duriing and after my course?

    The entire course + workbook. You have lifetime access to the course videos and downloadable workbook.

  19. 18.How do I download the course workbook?

    The course workbook is always included in your “Welcome” video lesson. It will be titled under “How to Prepare for This Course + Workbook.” You will see a zip folder you can download.

  20. 19.How can I ask questions while I'm taking a course?

    You can ask questions within the course lessons or email us at education@careercontessa.com

  21. 20.Can I buy a course for someone else?

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  22. 21.I have a recommendation for a future course topic. How do I share that?

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  23. 22.What's the refund policy if I'm not happy with my course?

    You have 30 days from your purchase date to get a full refund.

  24. 23.How can I give feedback on a course?

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All Career Contessa Courses Include:

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