Professional Skills Module Outline
A comprehensive 12-week professional skills development program covering essential competencies for workplace success.
12
Learning Objectives
10+
Core Competencies
5
Assessment Types
100%
Practical Skills
Learning Objectives Timeline
Introduction to Professional Skills
LO1- Define employability skills
- Identify skills necessary for employment
- Classify workplace skills
- Understand values, beliefs, attitudes, and character
CV Writing and Cover Letters
LO2- Identify the structure of a CV and cover letter
- Recognize appropriate registers in cover letter writing
- Distinguish between CV and résumé
- Write a cover letter in response to a job advertisement
- Compose a professional CV
Interview Skills
LO3- Identify the basic components of interviews
- Demonstrate effective interview skills
- Conduct mock interviews
Negotiation Skills
LO4- Examine different types of negotiation skills
- Understand the importance of negotiation skills for professional development
Introduction to Portfolio Writing
LO5- Classify different types of portfolios
- Write a self-reflective portfolio
- Create a professional portfolio (Assignment)
Team Leadership Skills
LO6- Understand team development stages
- Apply team leadership strategies
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Embrace diversity in teams, organizations, and society
Facilitating and Conducting Meetings
LO7- Develop writing skills for meetings (minutes, structuring an agenda)
- Write standard processes following instructions
- Organize and conduct effective meetings
Emotional Intelligence
LO8- Introduction to emotional intelligence
- Self-awareness and self-management
- Social awareness and relationship management
Personal Development Planning
LO9- Conduct SWOT analysis
- Develop strategies for personal growth and career development
Professional Etiquette
LO10- Professional, telephone, and email etiquettes (netiquette)
- Identify professional jargon in telephone conversations
- Develop listening and speaking skills for workplace communication
- Construct effective professional conversations
- Understand professional responsibility and code of ethics
- Develop effective business writing and email correspondence skills
Research Skills
LO11- Identify the structure of a research paper
- Demonstrate understanding of research concepts, design, and ethics
- Review sample research papers and construct an abstract
Dining and Grooming Etiquette
LO12- Display professional behavior in formal settings
- Critically discuss social decorum
- Dress appropriately in professional contexts
Professional Skills Development Journey
Foundational Skills
Building core competencies in communication, professionalism, and workplace essentials (LO1-LO4)
Collaborative Skills
Developing leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities (LO5-LO8)
Advanced Professionalism
Mastering research, etiquette, and personal development strategies (LO9-LO12)
Learning Resources
Skills Workshop
Interactive learning session
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Team Collaboration
Group project work
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Development Plan
Career progression strategy