Behavior Modules Curriculum

Complete these four mandatory modules to unlock the full $8,000 Career Transition Grant and develop the professional skills employers value most.

Complete All 4 Modules = $8,000 Grant
16 Weeks

Total program duration (4 modules × 4 weeks each)

32-40 Hours

Total time commitment (8-10 hours per module)

+$5,000

Additional grant for completion (on top of $3K base)

1

Time Management & Productivity

Master the art of managing your time effectively and maximizing productivity in professional settings.

Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours

Learning Outcomes

  • Create and maintain effective schedules using proven time-blocking techniques
  • Prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and other prioritization frameworks
  • Identify and eliminate time-wasters and productivity killers
  • Use productivity tools and apps to track and improve efficiency
  • Balance multiple projects and deadlines without burnout

Topics Covered

  • Time audit and analysis
  • Goal setting and planning (SMART goals)
  • Task prioritization frameworks
  • Calendar management and time-blocking
  • Productivity tools (Todoist, Notion, Trello)
  • Overcoming procrastination
  • Energy management and peak performance times

Assessment

Complete a 2-week time management project tracking your productivity improvements with measurable results

2

Professional Communication

Develop clear, confident, and professional communication skills for workplace success.

Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours

Learning Outcomes

  • Write clear and professional emails, reports, and documentation
  • Deliver effective presentations with confidence
  • Navigate difficult conversations and provide constructive feedback
  • Adapt communication style to different audiences and contexts
  • Use active listening and empathy in professional interactions

Topics Covered

  • Business writing fundamentals
  • Email etiquette and best practices
  • Presentation skills and public speaking
  • Active listening techniques
  • Non-verbal communication and body language
  • Conflict resolution and difficult conversations
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Professional networking and relationship building

Assessment

Deliver a 10-minute professional presentation and write a business case study demonstrating communication mastery

3

Growth Mindset & Resilience

Build mental resilience, embrace challenges, and develop a growth-oriented mindset for long-term career success.

Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and apply growth mindset principles in daily work
  • Reframe failures and setbacks as learning opportunities
  • Build resilience to handle workplace stress and challenges
  • Develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence
  • Create personal development plans for continuous improvement

Topics Covered

  • Fixed vs. growth mindset
  • Neuroplasticity and learning
  • Embracing failure and learning from mistakes
  • Building resilience and grit
  • Stress management techniques
  • Emotional intelligence (EQ) fundamentals
  • Self-reflection and journaling practices
  • Continuous learning strategies

Assessment

Complete a personal growth project documenting challenges overcome and lessons learned with reflection essays

4

Financial Literacy & Planning

Gain essential financial knowledge to manage your money wisely and build long-term wealth.

Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours

Learning Outcomes

  • Create and maintain a realistic personal budget
  • Understand credit scores, debt management, and loan repayment strategies
  • Build an emergency fund and start saving for retirement
  • Make informed decisions about insurance, taxes, and benefits
  • Develop a long-term financial plan aligned with career goals

Topics Covered

  • Budgeting fundamentals and expense tracking
  • Understanding credit scores and reports
  • Debt management and repayment strategies
  • Emergency funds and savings goals
  • Introduction to investing (401k, IRA, index funds)
  • Understanding taxes and tax planning
  • Insurance basics (health, life, disability)
  • Negotiating salary and benefits

Assessment

Create a comprehensive personal financial plan including budget, debt repayment strategy, and 5-year savings goals

How It Works

1

Enroll

Modules become available after you complete your main program coursework

2

Complete

Work through all 4 modules at your own pace (recommended: 1 module per month)

3

Assess

Submit assessments for each module and receive feedback from instructors

4

Earn

Receive your $8,000 grant upon passing all modules and graduating

Ready to Maximize Your Grant?

These modules aren't just about the money—they're about building the skills that will serve you throughout your entire career. Invest in yourself and earn the full $8,000.