Overview
Success isn’t just about talent — it’s about perseverance, mindset, and the ability to learn from challenges. Grit and Growth Mindset, led by Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, empowers learners to develop the tools to persevere in the face of adversity, turn feedback into fuel, and reframe failures as opportunities.
Whether you're looking to advance professionally or navigate personal goals more effectively, this course offers evidence-based strategies and real-world applications to help you stay motivated, resilient, and on track — no matter what life throws your way.
Key Benefits
- Strengthen perseverance and resilience
- Reframe setbacks with a growth-oriented mindset
- Set and achieve SMART goals
- Improve motivation and self-awareness
- Apply strategies for lasting personal and professional growth
What’s Included
- SMART and SMARTIE goal-setting worksheets
- Interactive challenges to build perseverance and focus
- Reflective journaling for mindset tracking and self-awareness
- Strategies to overcome perfectionism and self-doubt
- Tools to evaluate and revise personal and professional goals
Course Modules
Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:

Who this course is designed for
- Professionals aiming to boost resilience and goal attainment
- Managers and team leaders looking to model a growth mindset
- Individuals navigating career transitions or setbacks
- Students and lifelong learners focused on personal development
- Anyone seeking tools to stay motivated and overcome self-doubt
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Apply growth mindset principles to personal and professional challenges
- Set and evaluate SMART goals using proven frameworks
- Navigate adversity with grit and strategic resilience
- Identify and manage limiting self-talk and fixed-mindset triggers
- Develop a sustainable process for self-improvement and accountability
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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