Though it's not precisely a career-development course, a new course offered by Queens University Belfast leans in that direction and sounds it might actually do some good for job-seekers and aspiring professionals. I'm serious.
'Feel the Force: How to Train in the Jedi Way' teaches the "real-life psychological techniques behind Jedi mind tricks", according to the course description, as recounted in an article by Tom Peterkin in last Thursday's Telegraph. The goal, apparently, is to develop (presumably less powerful) versions of the skills practiced by Jedi Knights as a way of improving communication skills and developing your person. Sociological issues, including fatherhood and fascism, will also be covered.
Hat tip: Slashdot.
