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Certificate In Soft Skills And Personality Development (Skills Upgrading)

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Certificate In Soft Skills And Personality Development (Skills Upgrading)

For Construction Professionals

Course Justification

Management is working with and through people to achieve organizational goal. Hence In any organization human resources play an important role. Effective managers need to understand people in organization for better result.

Professionals are excellent in what there are doing; they are excellent in respective technical skills (or hard skills). However, some are lack in self-management skills (e.g. Stress Management) and human skill (e.g. Team Management). So, it becomes a barrier them to step in their career path, specially moving to a management positions within their organisations.

So, the program focus to enhance the professional’s soft skills to enable them to better deal with peoples whilst regulate them affectively, to enable their career and personal development.

Course Description

This course covers eight (8) key soft skills to enables the leaners to elevate their personality. Also, it consists of a module to aid learners to establish a clear vision on their career. Final Module to be delivered by a senior professional in the industry and it focus the practical application of the learned soft skill within industry.

It consists of 50 hours of lectures, practical which comprise role play, work study, group discussions & brainstorming sessions. Module end examinations, project work and assignments are all part of the assessment.

Aim: Enhanced attendee knowledge, competence, and skill to enable them to move next level in their career within a shorter time.

Course Outcome: To be a professional with necessary self-management and human skills, and strong personality to success in your career.

Who Should Attend: Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Architects or any professional/employee in the construction industry.

Minimum Entry Qualification: NVQ 4(construction relates)or equivalent qualification(with employment in construction industry)

Duration: 4 Months

Lectures – Online (via AACT LMS)

Language: English

Course Content/topics:

  • Module 1. Introduction to the Soft Skills (PDC0101)
  • Module 2. Communication Management Skill (PDC0102)
  • Module 3. Team Management Skill (PDC0103)
  • Module 4. Leadership Skill (PDC0104)
  • Module 5. Goal Settings and Career Plan (PDC0105)
  • Module 6. Time Management Skill (PDC0106)
  • Module 7. Stress Management Skill(PDC0107)
  • Module 8. Problem Solving Skill (PDC0108)
  • Module 9. Decision Making Skill(PDC0108)
  • Module 10. Application of Soft Skill in Professional Practice (PDC0109)
  • Module R. Daily Reading (AACTGM03)

Special features: Self-Paced Courses(over 30 hours),  A module covering career counselling, Various activities aimed at enhancing your soft skills

Knowledge Manager(s)/Lecturer(s):

Mr. Padmasiri Gunawardhana MA (Mass Comm,) B Com (Special), PGD in Writership & Comm.Dip in Media, Dip In English

Padmasiri is a seasoned educator with over 16 years of experience as a lecturer in various academic institutions, including government universities. In addition to his academic background, he has also worked as a TV presenter for Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and Independent Television Network (ITN), as well as an announcer at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Cooperation. He also served as the Chief Manager Training at National Savings Bank, where he was responsible for shaping and delivering training programs. Padmasiri is also the chief trainer of his own personality development program, ‘Search Light Turns to You,’ and has conducted several soft skills and personality development programs, including training sessions on Public Speaking, and Communication Skills. The modules related to Human Skills of the Certificate in Soft Skills and Personality Development (Skills Upgrading) course are taught by him.

Ms. Sanjeewanee Samaraweera MBA, PG.Dip.(Industrial Management), HND in Technology, Dip. In OHS, Dip. In Quality Management

With over 14 years of experience in Quality Management and more than 6 years of experience as a lecturer in various academic and business institutions, Sanjeewanee is a highly accomplished professional. She holds the position of Head of Quality Assurance and Process Development at a prestigious company, where she also leads the training and development department. Sanjeewanee is a highly sought-after resource person for her family’s training institute’s soft skills and personality development program. Additionally, she is a frequent resource person for a variety of other training programs, making her an invaluable asset to AACT. The modules related to Self-Management Skills of the Certificate in Soft Skills and Personality Development (Skills Upgrading) course are taught by her.

Ch.QS. Upul Shantha MBA, BSc (QS) Hon’s, PG. Dip.(Const.Mgt.) FIQSSL,AAIQS

Ch.QS. Upul Shantha is a prominent figure in the construction industry, with extensive experience in both lecturing and practicing Quantity Surveying. As a past president of the Sri Lanka Institute of Quantity Surveyors and current director of Construction Cost Information Service (Pvt) Ltd and Cost Management Services (PVT) Ltd, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills. With his vast exposure to leadership and management roles, Upul Shantha is well-equipped to guide learners on the effective application of soft skills in their professional practice. The module on Application of Soft Skills in Professional Practice of the Certificate in Soft Skills and Personality Development (Skills Upgrading) course is taught by him.

Ms. Sakuni Galappaththi BSc Hon’s (Psychology)

Sakuni Galappaththi is currently an academic instructor for the school of Psychology at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). With a BSc Honors degree in Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University, she brings valuable knowledge and expertise to her role. Prior to joining SLIIT, Sakuni worked as a Mental Health Consultant for several years and was extensively involved in career counselling. Her diverse experience in the field of psychology has made her a valuable asset to AACT. The module on Goal Setting and Career Planning of the Certificate in Soft Skills and Personality Development (Skills Upgrading) course is taught by her.

For more information: Contact us via email(contact@aact.lk) or WhatsApp(+94712410219)

Registration & Course Fees: 

LKR 25,000.00(USD 83.00). Please fill out the application form and submit. Once we receive the duly completed application form, we will review it and issue the offer letter.

Course commencement:

Batch 2: 16 November 2024 (Please submit the application form)-  Classes will be on every Saturday from 6.00PM (GMT+5.30) for 2/3 hours per day.

Batch 3: TBA (Please complete EOI form to express your interest)

Discounts and Scholarships:

Standard Discount: AACT students/alumni members will receive a 10% discount on the Course Fee.

Group Discount:

>Groups of 2 registrants – Use code 5%GROUP2 in the application form*

>Groups of 3 registrants – Use code 10%GROUP3 in the application form*

>Groups of 4 or more registrants – Use code 15%GROUP4 in the application form*

*Also mention the name of other registrants. Each applicant need to submit separate applications

Scholarships: “Future Construction Leaders” Scholarships – We are pleased to announce one full and one partial(50%) scholarship available for young future leaders in the construction industry.

Eligible criteria:

1)Completed a construction-related qualification during the last 5 years (e.g. Engineering, QS, Architecture, Draftsman, etc.)

2) Must contribute to the advancement of society at a leadership level (e.g. Work as a president, secretary., committee member, etc. of a society whilst actively contributing to its projects