Comprehensive Training Syllabus for Key Professional Skills
Comprehensive Training Syllabus for Key Professional Skills
This syllabus outlines the essential skills required for professional development across psychology, counselling, leadership, communication, and workplace competencies. The training model is designed for corporate professionals, students, interns, and individuals seeking to enhance personal and professional growth.
Module 1: Communication Skills
- Fundamentals of verbal and non-verbal communication
- Building rapport and active listening
- Art of questioning: Open-ended & probing questions
- Barriers to communication and how to overcome them
- Professional email, message, and report-writing skills
- Impact of tone, clarity, and empathy
Module 2: Leadership & Teamwork Skills
- Leadership styles – Transformational, Situational, Coaching
- Delegation, motivation, and team coordination
- Conflict resolution within teams
- Decision-making models
- Time management tools (Eisenhower Matrix, ABC method)
Module 3: Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- Self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Empathy development
- Managing anger, stress, and anxiety
- Applying EI in workplace relationships
- Using EI to improve leadership abilities
Module 4: Counselling & Helping Skills
This module is essential for psychology interns, teachers, HR personnel, and social workers.
- Basic counselling micro-skills
- Ethics and boundaries in counselling
- Creating a safe therapeutic environment
- Case history taking and psychological assessment
- Crisis intervention and Psychological First Aid
- Introduction to CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing
Module 5: Professional Behaviour & Workplace Etiquette
- Professional appearance and behaviour
- Work ethic: Responsibility, punctuality, accountability
- Managing workplace pressure effectively
- Smart goal setting for career growth
- Understanding organizational culture
Module 6: Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Six Thinking Hats technique
- Root cause analysis (Fishbone, Five Whys)
- Analytical vs. creative problem-solving
- Decision-making strategies
- Scenario-based learning and case discussions
Module 7: Presentation & Public Speaking Skills
- How to structure an effective presentation
- Body language mastery for stage confidence
- Voice modulation & storytelling techniques
- Overcoming stage fear
- Using PPTs and visual aids effectively
Module 8: Personal Development & Mindset Training
- Growth vs. fixed mindset
- Circle of Concern & Circle of Influence
- Self-discipline and habit building
- Developing goal-oriented thinking
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Bonus Module: Career Readiness Skills
- Resume writing & LinkedIn optimisation
- Interview skills and mock interviews
- Group discussion techniques
- Professional networking skills
தமிழில் – முக்கிய Professional Skills பயிற்சி பாடத்திட்டம்
- தொடர்பு திறன் – பேசுவது, கேட்பது, உடல் மொழி
- முன்னணித் திறன் – Decision Making, Team Handling
- Emotional Intelligence – உணர்ச்சி கட்டுப்பாடு, மனசாட்சி
- Counselling Skills – நெறிமுறைகள், Case Taking, PFA
- Public Speaking – Presentation Skills, Stage Confidence
- Mindset Development – Growth Mindset, Goal Setting
