PSBB090 Skills Development Training

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Sofiia Berezka, Ph.D. (lecturer), PhDr. Zuzana Slováčková, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Sofiia Berezka, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this training is to develop key soft skills, which are essential for successful professional growth and personal self-realization. Participants will learn and improve the following skills: Communication skills: They will learn to communicate effectively, present their ideas and listen to others. Stress Resilience: They will acquire tools and techniques to cope with stressful situations and maintain inner calm under challenging conditions. Time management: They will learn to plan and manage their time to effectively achieve their goals and increase their productivity. Teamwork: Improve their ability to work with colleagues, resolve conflicts and foster team dynamics. Emotional Intelligence: They will gain skills in understanding their own emotions and those of others, leading to better relationships and more empathetic behaviour. Creativity: They will learn to develop their creativity and approach problem solving from new and innovative angles. Decision-making and critical thinking skills: They will improve their ability to analyse situations, make informed decisions and solve problems effectively. Flexibility: Learn to adapt to change, respond quickly to new situations and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course "Skills Development Training" students will be able to:
Communicate effectively: express their ideas, opinions and feedback clearly and comprehensibly in a variety of contexts, both in written and oral form. They will improve their listening skills and their ability to engage in constructive dialogue.
Stress management: recognise stress factors and use specific techniques to manage stress, maintain emotional stability and increase personal resilience in challenging situations.
Effective time management: to plan and prioritise tasks with respect to time requirements and goals. They will be able to optimise their workflow and improve their productivity.
Teamwork: work effectively with other team members, contribute to team dynamics, resolve conflicts and promote a positive team culture.
Emotional Intelligence: understand their emotions and those of others, enabling them to better manage their personal and professional relationships. They will be able to respond effectively to the emotional needs of others and improve their empathy.
Creative thinking: approach problems and challenges with innovative and creative thinking. They will be able to find new ways of solving problems and foster creative initiatives in the work environment.
Critical thinking and decision making: analyse different situations with critical insight, evaluate possible scenarios and make informed decisions. They will be able to apply strategic and analytical thinking in practice.
. Flexibility and Adaptability: Quickly adapt to new situations, changes and challenges in work and personal life. They will learn to deal effectively with unexpected situations and find optimal solutions in a changing environment.
Syllabus
  • The main topics of the course are: development of communication skills, stress resistance skills, time management, teamwork skills, creativity, emotional intelligence, decision-making and critical thinking, flexibility.
Literature
  • BLAŽKOVÁ, Martina. Adaptační soft-skills: sociální dovednosti rozvíjené adaptačním kurzem. Edited by Jiří Němec. 184 listů. URL info
  • CHUDOVÁ, Kateřina and Hana KALLUS. Developing creativity, soft skills and skills for life in international legal podcasting. In INCOLLAB Collaborative Learning and Teaching Conference. 2021. info
  • TRUMPEŠOVÁ - RUDOLFOVÁ, Eva. Hard skills will qualify you, with soft skills you will rank the first. In The European Conference on Education. 2013. conference programme info
Teaching methods
Interactive course management, work in groups, homework.
Assessment methods
Continuous completion of short tasks, activity in class, participation in the final seminar, conducting practical exercises for the group.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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