Training course «Psychology of Professional Career in Creative Industries»

Introduction. Peculiarities of pursuing a professional career in various professional fields is an important area of research in organizational psychology. The study of pursuing a professional career in creative industries is of considerable scientific interest, as creative industries have become an important segment of national and global economies. Aim: To develop a training course for preparing creative industries workers for pursuing a professional career. Results. The proposed training course is 52 academic hours long and includes an introductory part, six thematic training sessions and a concluding part. In line with the technological approach proposed by L. Karamushka (2022), the training sessions consist of introductory, diagnostic and developmental components, which, include appropriate interactive techniques. Home assignments are also included in each training session. Conclusions. The training course “Psychology of Professional Career in Creative Industries” can be used for psychological preparation of individuals who plan or have already started building their own professional careers in the creative industries.