Introduction to Networking: Build Professional Relationships
A course by Paloma Avila Pino , Art Director and Graphic Designer
Joined October 2011

Discover the keys to creating a community with common interests and values to promote your projects
Who you know is often as important as what you know. This rings true for art director and entrepreneur Paloma Ávila who believes that networking and surrounding yourself with professional contacts is the key to achieving success in your projects.
In this course, learn how to strategically network to build strong professional relationships with people who share your same values, goals, and aspirations. Find and make contacts who will help you take your projects to the next level.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 26 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (53)
- 1,390 students
- 11 lessons (2h 25m)
- 26 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a circle of contacts to reach your professional goals using a series of networking strategies.

Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in creating a community platform or who wants to expand their circle of professional contacts.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course. All you need is a computer or a notebook.

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Paloma Avila Pino
A course by Paloma Avila Pino
In 2016, Paloma Ávila founded Half & Twice, her independent design studio that specializes in brand development with a focus on digital presence for start-ups and growing businesses.
When she's not working at her studio, Paloma is actively involved in collaborative design projects and initiatives like the Ladies, Wine & Design event in Madrid. She is also the co-founder of Open Design Area and collaborates with The Magazine Club and Meet a Designer. She recently attended a board meeting at ADG-FAD, the Spanish designers' association in Barcelona, and helped launch a committee in Madrid with other industry colleagues.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The Importance of Connections
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Network of Contacts
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Networking and Community
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Define the Project and Platform
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U3
Agents Involved
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Content Plan
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Key People for the Project
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Pitch
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U4
Community Management
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Action Plan
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Community Growth Management
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Convert Contacts into Customers
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Networking: Build Professional Relationships
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This course is filled with instructions that gives clarity on how networking should happen and it gave me a better mindset for estabilishing a network that feeds into my business aspirations. Thanks, great teacher.
Un curso muy bien estructurado y contado. Com abundante material y recursos. Gracias
Te da nuevas perspectivas para abordar la colaboración en tu proyecto.
muy bueno
A very important step for any artist is NETWORKING. Building professional relationships is key and this course teaches how to start on the right foot.