Course Title: Professional Skill Development

Course Duration : 3 Months

Course Objectives:

1. To provide students with an understanding of the essential skills required for career growth and self-employment.
2. To develop students' skills in self-analysis, creativity, attitude, motivation, goal setting, and time management.
3. To enable students to appreciate the importance of professional skill development for career growth and self-employment.
4. To provide students with practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Course Overview: This 3-month part-time course will cover the fundamental concepts of professional skill development. The course will be delivered through a combination of classroom lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises. Students will be required to complete assignments and projects to reinforce their learning.

Teaching Methodology: The course will be delivered using a learner-centered approach. Lectures will be interactive, and students will be encouraged to participate in discussions and ask questions. The course will also incorporate practical exercises and case studies to enable students to apply the concepts of professional skill development in real-life situations.

Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment: This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today's competitive business environment. The course will enable students to develop their professional skills, which will be useful in their career growth and self-employment. The course will provide students with practical knowledge that can be applied in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Course Contents:

Self:

• SWOT analysis
• Who am I: attributes
• Importance of self-confidence
• Self-esteem

Creativity:

• Out of the box thinking
• Lateral thinking

Attitude:

• Factors influencing attitude
• Challenges and lessons from attitude
• Etiquette

Motivation:

• Factors of motivation
• Self-talk
• Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators

Goal Setting:

• Wish list
• SMART goals
• Blueprint for success
• Short-term, long-term, and lifetime goals

Time Management:

• Value of time
• Diagnosing time management
• Weekly planner
• To-do list
• Prioritizing work