SEC 202/204 Skills Management

Course Objective:

To introduce personal and transferrable skills necessary for a successful career path.

Course Description:

SEC 202 is designed to introduce students to one of the most significant aspects of professional life: skills management. It allows them to improve their personal and transferrable skills for a successful career as well as a flourishing personal life. The course aims to build students’ competency development for career discovery. The course contents are offered through weekly workshops as well as online tools, i.e. related videos, e-books, academic papers and news.

Skills:

• 21st Century Skills and Employability
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Networking
• Negotiation Skills
• Time Management & Productivity
• Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Skills
• Leadership
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Job Search Strategies

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the learners are expected to be able to:

• Recognize the concept of employability and its significance for the transition from university life to any work environment.
• Identify employability skills and 21st century skills.
• Explain the methods taught by executives or trainers in order to improve their employability and 21st century skills individually and professionally
• Determine the most in-demand skills for a career path
• Demonstrate an awareness of job search strategies and networking
• Classify job search and networking techniques

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