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Soft Skills for 21st Century Learners

By Dr. Habiba Hussain   |   NITTTR, Kolkata
Learners enrolled: 1417
This course aims at developing the essential soft skills in the undergraduate and post graduate students who would be joining the world of work very soon. Hence, it focuses upon the soft skills that the employers look for while hiring the work force. The 21st century learners also face lot of challenges in a rapidly changing and dynamic work scenario. Communication skills are the most sought after skills along with the ability to work in a team and displaying leadership qualities. Besides, emotional intelligence is also a major predictor of success in the 21st century. NEP 2020 has also emphasised upon developing soft skills in our learners for a holistic development.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type :
Language for course content : English
Duration : 4 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 2
Level : Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date : 26 Jan 2026
End Date : 30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 8.0
Industry Details : Education and Training

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Course layout

  1. Introduction to soft skills, goal setting & self-awareness – Week 1

  2. Communication & Presentation Skills – Week 2 & 3

  3. Leadership and team building – Week 4 & 5

  4. Time management, Stress management – Week 6

  5. Change management – Week 7

  6. Emotional intelligence, Interpersonal skills – Week 8

Books and references

  • Daniel Goleman, Daniel, Emotional Intelligence – why it can matter more than EQ, Bloomsbury India, 2013.

  • Mitra & Mitra, Personality Development & Soft Skills, Oxford University Press, 2024

  • Ramesh, G & Ramesh, M., The ACE of Soft Skills, Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd., 2010

  • Carnegie, D.,The 5 Essential people Skills, Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 2009.

  • Prasad & Agarwal, Critical & Analytical Thinking., Cengage., 2010.

  • Petes S. J., Francis. Soft Skills and Professional Communication. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2011. 

Instructor bio

Dr. Habiba Hussain

NITTTR, Kolkata
Habiba Hussain, Doctorate in Education, having a teaching and training experience of more than two decades, is working as an Associate Professor in the department of Technical Education & Management at National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research (NITTTR), Kolkata which is under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. She has also trained Master trainers for Vocational education and Skill development programmes under NSQF (under skill development mission). She is actively involved in curriculum revision of Diploma Engg. progs for the north-eastern states. She has developed video lectures for MOOCs and Gyan Darshan TV channel. Besides, she has contributed towards mentor training of teachers as envisaged by AICTE & MoE, GoI. In the field of research and extension services, she has contributed mainly in Engg. education, and has book chapters, conference & journal papers to her credit. Dr. Habiba Hussain had also developed MOOC course in 2023 under SWAYAM.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

 

Grading Policy:

 

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

 

Eligibility for Certification:

 

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

 

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

 

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy Learning.

 

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