MOOC on Life Skills for Engineers Level I

In the age of complexity and turbulence, resulting from unpredictable factors coming together, one must develop the capability to think, strategize, plan, execute & lead successfully. Globalization, digital technology and a new demographics are colluding to create a new environment of complexity and are demanding new ways of thinking. Inculcating & imbibing Life skills in addition to engineering knowledge is essential, desirable & vital in addressing current and future challenges. Engineering is not just about designing, planning, implementing, executing and measuring the impact of various technologies. A good engineer needs to be a perfect amalgamation of the knowledge in his discipline and life skills. Life skills bring tremendous refinement in professionals’ and engineers’ behavior, prepare them for the change and the way to approach their professional work, job market and finally their life. Inculcating Life skills can make youth, students, and engineers more positive in their attitude and will bring overall wellbeing to them. 

The youth, students and engineers will find this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Life Skills more informative and engaging. It will run over six to seven weeks for each Level and requires approximately three to five hours of time each week. Designed to accommodate learners’ busy schedules, the course offers flexibility with options for learning the content. The learner will learn from readings, videos, discussions with co-learners and instructors, meaningful exercises, quizzes, and short assignments. Certification is available for those who wish to complete all required exercises and quizzes.

Module I: Effective Communication Skills for Engineers - 1 (Basic-LSRW & Non-Verbal Skills)

Module II: Effective Communication Skills for Engineers - 2 (Job Application, Oral Presentation

Skills)

Module III: Thinking Critically - 1

Module IV: Importance of Ethics in engineering profession 1 - Introduction & evolution

Module V: Building Leadership Capabilities in Engineers - An introduction

Module VI: Effective Leadership - Models, Traits and Qualities

This course is open to All but will bring greater benefits to engineering students and in-service engineers.

Participants will be able to: 

• Develop effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills and Communicate effectively in personal as well as professional settings. 
• Analyse the professional or personal situations critically and perform accordingly.
• Understand the importance of morals and ethics of the engineering profession and apply the same.
• Acquaint themselves with leadership skills and the approaches of leadership. 
• Appreciate the significance of life skills in professional spaces through this course on Life Skills for Engineers. 

Qualifying students will be given certificates based on their involvement and performance. Participation certificate and a Completion certificate will be issued by the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA).