What is FIT Talent Accelerator?

It’s a 4-week intensive and structured virtual learning experience to help early-career development professionals build essential and high performance skills and position for success in the development sector and any other career field of choice.

Who is this for?

FIT Talent Accelerator is your launchpad for a rewarding career in development.
You’re a perfect fit if:

You’re passionate about social impact and driven to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.

You an aspiring Professional: You’re a recent graduate or career changer who wants to enter the workforce

You’re an emerging Leader with some professional experience and you want to enhance your skills and advance your career.

What you’ll Gain

Confidently enter the development workforce: Become a competent professional, a reliable team member, and a valuable asset to any organisation.

2. Hit the ground running: Get equipped with the skills to design and contribute meaningfully to development projects and programs from day one.

3. Stand out from the crowd: Impress potential employers with your demonstrably relevant skills and knowledge.

Modules Covered:

What You’ll Learn

Career Vision and Pathways

Craft your career roadmap by articulating a clear vision and charting a course for growth in the development sector and any chosen field.

Introduction to Program Design

Learn principles of program design, implementation, and monitoring to create effective, impactful programs.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Enhance your critical thinking and problem solving skills to address complex issues in development with innovative approaches.

Introduction to Data Analysis and Research Skills

Unlock the power of data by developing foundational skills in data analysis to assess program effectiveness and measure social impact.

Presentation Skills

Collaborate and lead with confidence. Master strategies for effective presentations, enabling you to share ideas and make impact seamlessly.

Communication skills

Refine your business and email writing skills to communicate professionally and effectively.

Project Management Essentials

Sharpen your project management skills and cultivate the self leadership needed to navigate and manage complex projects from start to finish.

Self Awareness and Leadership

Develop greater self awareness and build essential leadership abilities to guide your own development and inspire others in your professional journey.

Everything you'll Get:

Curriculum

Master in-demand skills and gain practical knowledge through interactive videos, workbooks, and case studies.

Coaching

Get answers and expert guidance from industry professionals through live mentoring sessions

Community

Build your network by connecting with supportive peers and development leaders.

Challenges

Apply your learnings through challenges, assignments, and a final capstone project.

Career Development

Get ready to land your dream job with resume and cover letter lessons, interview skills prep and make a positive impact from day one with the “First 30 days FIT Professional Handbook.”