Course Overview
Life Skills Training Course is designed to equip individuals with essential personal and professional skills that are vital for success in everyday life. This course covers a wide range of topics, including effective communication, decision-making, stress management, problem-solving, and financial literacy. Participants will gain practical insights, tools, and techniques to improve their personal well-being, enhance their relationships, and succeed in both their personal and professional lives. Through real-life projects and interactive activities, the course emphasizes actionable life skills that can be applied immediately.
Course Duration
5 days
Target Audience
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Young professionals looking to enhance their life skills for career success.
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Students preparing for the workforce or transitioning to independent living.
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Individuals seeking personal development and growth.
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Managers and team leaders who wish to improve their personal effectiveness and leadership skills.
Personal Impact
By completing this course, participants will:
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Develop improved self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
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Enhance their ability to communicate effectively in both personal and professional settings.
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Learn stress management techniques to improve their well-being.
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Gain problem-solving skills to make confident decisions in everyday situations.
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Acquire financial literacy to make better decisions regarding money management.
Organizational Impact
For organizations, this course offers:
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Employees with enhanced communication and interpersonal skills, leading to better teamwork and collaboration.
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Increased employee well-being and reduced stress, leading to a more productive work environment.
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Stronger decision-making capabilities within the workforce, improving overall efficiency and outcomes.
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A workforce equipped with valuable life skills that contribute to personal and professional succes
Course Level:
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand and apply key life skills for personal and professional growth.
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Develop effective communication skills to build better relationships.
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Learn practical techniques for managing stress and improving emotional well-being.
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Master decision-making and problem-solving strategies for everyday challenges.
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Understand the basics of financial management and budgeting.
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Gain confidence in applying life skills to improve both personal and professional effectiveness.
Course Outline
Module 1: Effective Communication Skills
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The importance of clear and concise communication
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Active listening and its role in building relationships
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Non-verbal communication: Body language and tone
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Communicating with different personality types
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Conflict resolution through communication
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Real-Life Project: Participate in a role-playing exercise where participants practice handling a workplace conflict, using communication techniques to resolve the issue.
Module 2: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
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Understanding and managing emotions in yourself and others
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Developing empathy and emotional resilience
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Building self-awareness to improve personal growth
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Recognizing emotional triggers and managing reactions
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Strategies for improving self-esteem and confidence
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Real-Life Project: Conduct a self-reflection exercise, identifying key emotional triggers and developing an action plan for improving emotional responses in various scenarios.
Module 3: Stress Management and Work-Life Balance
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Identifying sources of stress and its impact on health
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Techniques for managing stress: Meditation, breathing exercises, and physical activity
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Time management strategies for balancing work and personal life
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Creating boundaries to prevent burnout
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Maintaining mental and emotional well-being in challenging situations
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Real-Life Project: Develop a personalized stress management plan, including specific techniques to handle stress at work and at home.
Module 4: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
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The problem-solving process: Identifying, analyzing, and finding solutions
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Decision-making techniques: Pros and cons, SWOT analysis, and intuition
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Creative problem-solving strategies and thinking outside the box
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How to handle uncertainty and make decisions under pressure
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Building confidence in your decision-making abilities
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Real-Life Project: Work through a case study where participants need to apply problem-solving techniques to resolve a complex issue in a business or personal context.
Module 5: Financial Literacy and Personal Budgeting
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Understanding personal finances: Income, expenses, savings, and investments
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The basics of budgeting and managing money effectively
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Tips for saving and investing for the future
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Financial goal setting and planning for major life events (e.g., buying a home, retirement)
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Avoiding common financial pitfalls and building financial security
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Real-Life Project: Create a personal budget plan, set financial goals for the next year, and explore strategies to save for future needs.
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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