Course Overview
Do you want to excel in your professional skills at work to get your next promotion opportunity? Then join our master class on professional development skills in AI era. It is an intensive, hands-on, project-based course in which student teams will learn professional skills required to be successful in AI era not only to get new jobs and also to excel at work. Students will learn critical and broadly applicable techniques about communication, professional development skills. It is a robust curriculum centered on effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.:
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the ability to
Course Content
Mastering Effective Communication
Principles of persuasive speaking and active listening
Overcoming communication barriers
The art of storytelling for impact
Building Strong Relationships
Understanding human nature and behavior
Techniques for building rapport and trust
Networking skills for personal and professional growth
Influence and Persuasion Techniques
Strategies for influencing others respectfully and ethically
The psychology of persuasion
Negotiation skills for win-win outcomes
Self-Confidence and Public Speaking
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Techniques for confident and impactful presentations
Developing a personal style in public speaking
Emotional Intelligence
Recognizing and managing emotions in oneself and others
Empathy and social awareness in personal and professional settings
Effective emotional communication
Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
Strategies for constructive conflict management
Problem-solving techniques in interpersonal and group settings
Dealing with criticism and feedback positively
Leadership Skills for Personal Development
Understanding different leadership styles and their impact
Developing a personal leadership philosophy
Leading by example and inspiring others
Time Management and Productivity
Techniques for effective time management
Setting and achieving personal and professional goals
Balancing work, personal life, and self-care
Adaptability and Resilience
Building resilience to face challenges and setbacks
Embracing change and adaptability in life
Learning from failures and turning them into opportunities
Personal Branding and Professional Image
Creating and maintaining a positive personal brand
Professional etiquette and image management
Online presence and personal branding in the digital age
Instructional Method
Lecturers
Discussions
Teamwork
Workbook
Presentations
Required Course Materials
Material will be provided
Assessment
For assessing participants in the program, consider these concise assessment methods:
Reflective Essays: Participants write short essays reflecting on their learning and personal growth.
Presentations: Individual or group presentations to assess communication and persuasion skills.
Role-Playing Exercises: Simulated scenarios to evaluate conflict resolution and leadership abilities.
Group Projects: Collaborative tasks to test teamwork, leadership, and project management skills.
Self and Peer Assessments: Participants provide feedback on their own and peers' performances.
Capstone Projects: Comprehensive projects that encapsulate the participants' learning and personal branding strategies.
Quizzes: Short quizzes to test theoretical understanding of course concepts.
Case Study Analysis: Analyzing and discussing case studies to apply course concepts in real-world contexts.
Feedback Sessions: Regular feedback sessions for continuous assessment and improvement.
Digital Media Projects: Creating digital content like blogs or social media posts related to course themes.