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Skills in Action Modules 6 - 12

Tools for Work and Life

Skills are the practical tools we need for learning, work and life. Shaped by key mindsets and driven by critical thinking, Humber’s SKILLS IN ACTION ensure graduates have the tools to be career-ready citizens.

Upon completion of each module, you will receive your digital certificate. Earn all twelve to show a potential employer your high employability factor.

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Module 6

Collaboration

Collaboration skills enable individuals to work with others effectively to achieve a common goal.

  • active listening
  • conflict resolution
  • emotional intelligence
  • goal-setting
  • individual accountability
  • self-regulation

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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Module 7

Communication

Communication skills enable individuals to convey information effectively.

Communication is:

  • clarity & conciseness
  • credibility & integrity
  • purpose & audience
  • tone & medium

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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Module 8

Digital Fluency

Digital fluency skills enable individuals to use and adapt to digital tools, manage information, conduct research and create and communicate effectively and ethically in digital spaces.

Digital fluency is:

  • data analytics
  • ethics & security
  • information management
  • multi-platform competency
  • new media literacy
  • online professionalism

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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Module 9

Innovation

Innovation skills enable individuals to think creatively and critically to generate new and unconventional ideas.

Innovation is:

  • curiosity
  • design thinking
  • entrepreneurialism
  • targeted creativity
  • vision

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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Module 10

Leadership

Leadership skills enable individuals to inspire, motivate and empower others to achieve positive, common goals.

Leadership is:

  • coaching & mentoring
  • empowerment of others
  • being a positive influencer
  • role-modelling
  • vision
  • working in diversity

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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Module 11

Professionalism

Professionalism enables an individual to exhibit behaviour and actions that enhance personal reputation and contribute positively to success in the workplace.

Professionalism is:

  • accountability
  • adaptability
  • confidence
  • ethics & responsibility
  • field/industry readiness
  • resilience
  • resourcefulness

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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Module 12

Strategic Problem-Solving

Strategic problem-solving skills enable an individual to predict and define a problem, and to determine the best approach to achieving a solution.

Strategic problem-solving is:

  • applying knowledge, skills and prior experience
  • critical judgement
  • context awareness
  • effective decision-making
  • evaluation of solutions
  • pre-emptive evaluation

Estimated Time Commitment: 60 Minutes
Interactive Learning Experience
Assessments: Knowledge and Quiz-Based

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