Soft Skills for Navigating Global Challenges
Build soft skills in embodiment, meditation, and mindfulness, and learn how they can support sustainable development.
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How it works
Soft Skills for Navigating Global Challenges
Develop soft skills for the modern workplace
Soft skills such as embodiment, meditation, and mindfulness grow increasingly useful as more and more employers are recognising the benefits of these practices in the workplace.
On this three-week course from Ubiquity University, you’ll focus on developing these skills in the context of technology and navigating global challenges.
Evaluate your strengths to advance your career
This course will start by taking you through some of your individual qualities such as strengths and what you like to do. Once you’ve identified your strengths, you can evaluate them in relation to your career and assess how you can take advantage of your particular strengths and use them to advance in your career.
Discover the ‘head, heart, and hands’ model
Also known as the 3C-model of motivation, the head, heart, and hands framework is a technique to assess your motivations and skills to pinpoint any areas to seek support and improve.
On this course, you’ll explore the concept of this framework, what each section assesses, and how to apply the model in a practical situation.
Explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The course will also introduce you to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the concepts around sustainable development.
You’ll look at global challenges, including the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Global Youth Wellbeing Index, and how soft skills play a role in them. With technology being at the forefront of global change, you’ll examine large technology trends facing the world right now and how it plays into the UN SDGs.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to Soft Skills
Welcome to the course
Welcome to Soft Skills for Navigating Global Challenges. This activity will introduce you to the course, provide you with an assessment overview, and prepare you for all that is to come.
The Changing Business World
In this activity, you will consider how the changing business world dictates a greater need for soft skills and you will complete your first reflection task.
Acting with Authenticity
In this activity you will be introduced to the concept of authenticity.
Multipotentialites
In this activity will be introduced you to multipotentialities. You will also complete a reflection task.
Find Your Strengths
In this activity, you will learn about different strengths and be encouraged to find your own strengths.
Sustainable Development and the SDGs
In this activity you will be introduced to sustainable development and the SDGs, a vital aspect to this course.
Conclusion
This activity gives you an opportunity to discuss your thoughts on this week's content.
Week 2
Meeting Global Challenges Part 1
Welcome to Week 2
In this activity, you will be introduced to the concept of embodiment. You will reflect on the importance of physical and mental health, especially in the business world.
Global Trends
In this activity, you will be introduced to various global trends.
Mindfulness
In this activity, you will learn how to be more mindful in everyday life. You will also be introduced to different mindfulness strategies.
Technology Trends
In this activity, you will begin to examine large technology trends facing the world in the current climate.
Weekly Conclusion
This activity gives you an opportunity to discuss your thoughts on this week's content. There is also a graded assessment to complete.
Week 3
Meeting Global Challenges Part 2
Welcome to Week 3
In this activity you will be introduced to the week and center yourself with a mindfulness exercise.
SDG 13: Climate Action
In this activity, you will be introduced to SDG 13, Climate Action.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
In this activity, you will be introduced to SDG 14, Life Below Water.
SDG 15: Life on Land
In this activity, you will be introduced to SDG 15, Life On Land.
Conclusion
This activity gives you an opportunity to discuss your thoughts on this week's content.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Evaluate your strengths and how they can be used to advance your interests as you move into your careers
- Explore concepts around sustainable development and the UN SDGs
- Explore the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Global Youth Wellbeing Index
- Investigate large technology trends facing the world in this current moment
- Engage with the topic of climate change and examine your personal perspectives on it
- Apply the “head, heart and hands” framework
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone looking to improve their soft skills to help in career development. It will be especially useful if you’re interested in sustainability and how to use these soft skills to improve yourself and the planet.
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Who developed the course?
Ubiquity University
At Ubiquity University we create the future. Providing one competency-based learning experience at a time. Develop with us the skills you need to succeed and create a positive impact in the world.
Established
1996Location
Oakland, California USA
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For the first two months. Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 23 May 2024
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