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IBM

People and Power Skills

IBM via edX Professional Certificate

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Overview

In today's professional landscape, the importance of people skills and power skills cannot be underestimated. At IBM, we recognize these skills as "Success Skills" and categorize them as "Hot Skills" that are crucial for career success.

The courses in this program are designed to help you cultivate and enhance these essential people and power skills. Throughout the program, you will delve into various aspects of collaboration and develop the skills necessary to communicate, cooperate, and work harmoniously with colleagues and team members. You will explore effective strategies for building trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering positive relationships in the workplace. Additionally, you will learn active listening techniques to enhance understanding and collaboration, as well as conflict resolution skills to navigate differences and promote collaboration.

The course will also cover practical approaches to effective teamwork and delegation, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and expectations for collaborative projects. You will learn techniques for brainstorming and generating innovative ideas as a team, and discover how to leverage diversity and inclusivity to achieve successful collaboration.

The course comprises five short courses that can be taken in any order, followed by a final assessment course. By the end of this professional certificate, you will have gained comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated a deep understanding of the critical success skills covered.

This professional certificate is suitable for individuals of all ages and work experience levels, making it accessible to anyone looking to enhance their professional skill set. It is particularly beneficial for those entering the workforce or in the early stages of their careers, as it equips them with the necessary tools and techniques to navigate the professional world successfully.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Soft Skills: Present with Purpose

This short course will teach you how to create and deliver presentations that leave an effective and lasting impact on your audience!



Course 2: Soft Skills: Solve Problems w/ Creative & Critical Thinking

Use critical and creative thinking to analyze and solve any problem you might encounter in the workplace, an extremely valuable skill to have in any profession!



Course 3: Soft Skills: Develop Interpersonal Skills

Learn key interpersonal skills: how to effectively communicate and interact with others while establishing your presence in a professional workspace!



Course 4: Soft Skills: Deliver Quality Work with Agility

Understand the importance of being able to create and deliver high-quality work efficiently, as it is a crucial soft skill for enhancing professional success.



Course 5: Soft Skills: Collaborate Effectively

Learn the fundamentals of collaborating and communicating with others in a professional environment in order to achieve professional success.



Course 6: Soft Skills: People and Power Skills Assessment

This course contains the final assessment where you will apply your knowledge of the courses in the People and Power Skills Professional Certificate!



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Skills Network

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