ABOUT THE COURSE

COURSE NAME: Employability Skills

TOTAL DURATION: 45 Hrs

MODE OF DELIVERY Virtual Instructor Led

TOTAL MARKS: 75

TABLE 1

OVERALL COURSE The course aims to equip students with essential

OBJECTIVE: skills and knowledge to seamlessly transition from
academic settings to the professional corporate
environment. Through a combination of
theoretical concepts and practical insights, the
course focuses on honing communication skills,
workplace etiquette, time management, and
problem-solving abilities. Participants will gain a
deep knowledge on corporate culture, industry
expectations, and professional conduct. The
course also emphasizes the development of a
proactive mindset, adaptability, and resilience,
ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to
navigate the challenges of the corporate world
and contribute effectively to their respective
professions from day one.

LEARNING OUTCOME: 1. Enhanced communication and interpersonal

skills crucial for the workplace.

2. Ability to navigate corporate culture and

work effectively in professional settings.

3. Improved time management, problem-

solving, and decision-making abilities.

4. Strategies for career growth and

maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

TABLE 2: MODULE WISE COURSE CONTENT AND OUTCOME

SL.N MODULE MODULE CONTENT MODULE DURATI
O NAME LEARNING ON
OUTCOME (HRS)

1 Module 1: 1. Corporate Culture: Students can 4

Transitionin demonstrate
• Overview of
g to the effective
corporate
Corporate communication,
culture
World professional
• Identifying
etiquette,
organizational
adaptability, and
values and
problem-solving
norms
skills, facilitating
2. Professionalism a seamless
and Work Ethics: transition to the
corporate world
• Importance of with confidence
professional and competence.
behavior
• Ethics in the
workplace

2 Module 2: 1. Business Proficiently 4

Effective Communication: convey ideas,
Communicat actively listen,
• Written
ion Skills and adapt
communicatio
communication
n in a
styles. They will
corporate
demonstrate
setting
clarity,
• Email
coherence, and
etiquette and
confidence in
formal writing
various
2. Verbal professional
Communication: contexts,
enhancing
• Effective interpersonal
speaking and effectiveness.
presentation
skills
• Handling
meetings and
discussions
3 Module 3: 1. Teamwork and Cultivate strong 4
Interperson Collaboration: interpersonal
al Skills skills, fostering
• Working in
effective
cross-
collaboration,
functional
empathy, and
teams
conflict
• Building
resolution. They
effective
will build positive
working
relationships,
relationships
contributing to a
2. Conflict harmonious and
Resolution: productive work
environment.
• Identifying
and resolving
conflicts
• Constructive
communicatio
n during
disagreement
s

4 Module 4: 1. Time Prioritize tasks 4

Time Management: effectively, and
Managemen employ
• Prioritizing
t and productivity
tasks and
Productivity tools. They will
deadlines
enhance
• Avoiding
efficiency, meet
procrastinatio
deadlines
n
consistently, and
2. Goal Setting: optimize
workflow for
• Setting sustained
SMART goals professional
• Monitoring success.
progress and
achievements

5 Module 5: 1. Adapting to Adaptability and 4

Adaptability Change: flexibility,
and responding
• Dealing with
Flexibility adeptly to
organizational
change. They will
changes
embrace
uncertainty,
innovate
 • Resilience in solutions, and
the face of thrive in dynamic
challenges professional
environments,
2. Continuous
fostering
Learning:
continuous
• Embracing a personal and
learning organizational
mindset growth.
• Staying
updated with
industry
trends

6 Module 6: 1. Building Skillfully cultivate 4

Professional Professional professional
Networking Relationships: networks,
leveraging
• Networking
relationships for
strategies
career
• Utilizing social
advancement.
media for
They will
professional
demonstrate
networking
effective
2. Mentorship and networking
Guidance: strategies,
enhancing
• Importance of opportunities for
mentorship mentorship,
• Seeking and collaboration, and
providing professional
mentorship development.

7 Module 7: 1. Corporate Master business 4

Business Etiquette: etiquette,
Etiquette demonstrating
• Dress code
polished
and grooming
professional
• Business
conduct. They
meeting
will navigate
etiquette
diverse business
2. Dining settings with
Etiquette: confidence,
building positive
impressions and
fostering
 • Business successful
meals and professional
social events relationships
• Professional
conduct in
social settings

8 Module 8: 1. Effective Use of Proficiently use 5

Workplace Office Tools: workplace
Productivity productivity
• Microsoft
Tools tools, optimizing
Office Suite
efficiency. They
(Word, Excel,
will leverage
PowerPoint)
technology for
• Collaboration
streamlined
tools and
collaboration,
project
data
management
management,
platforms
and task
2. Email and execution,
Calendar enhancing overall
Management: workplace
productivity and
• Efficient email effectiveness.
handling
• Scheduling
and managing
appointments

9 Module 9: 1. Self-awareness Enhance 4

Emotional and Self-regulation: emotional
Intelligence intelligence,
• Recognizing
demonstrating
and managing
self-awareness,
emotions
empathy, and
• Emotional
effective
resilience
interpersonal
2. Empathy and relationships.
Social Skills: They will
navigate
• Understanding emotions in
others' professional
emotions settings,
 • Building fostering
positive resilience and
relationships positive
collaboration

10 Module 10: 1. Career Craft a strategic 4

Career Planning: career plan,
Developmen honing skills, and
• Setting career
t and leveraging
goals
Advanceme opportunities.
• Creating a
nt They will
career
navigate career
development
transitions,
plan
demonstrating
2. Professional initiative, and
Growth Strategies: positioning
themselves for
• Seeking sustained
feedback and professional
constructive growth and
criticism advancement.
• Taking
initiative for
career
advancement

11 Module 11: 1. Balancing Work Workplace health 4

Workplace and Life: and wellness,
Health and implementing
• Avoiding
Wellness strategies for
burnout
stress
• Strategies for
management and
maintaining
work-life balance.
work-life
They will enhance
balance
overall well-
2. Stress being, fostering a
Management: positive and
sustainable work
• Coping with environment.
workplace
stress
• Building
resilience
 TABLE 3: OVERALL COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA AND USECASES

LEARNING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA USECASES

OUTCOME

Effective MCQ & Project Evaluation Students are tasked

Communication Based on Use case with preparing and
Skills delivering a professional
presentation on a
relevant business topic.

Interpersonal MCQ & Project Evaluation Assigning students to a

Skills Based on Use case team collaboration
project. In this project,
students must work
together to achieve a
common goal,
simulating a real-world
team dynamic.

Time Management MCQ & Project Evaluation Students are required

and Productivity Based on Use case to plan and manage
their daily tasks
efficiently to accomplish
specific goals.

Students would create a

schedule, prioritize
tasks, set deadlines,
and allocate time for
breaks. They would be
encouraged to use
productivity tools, such
as calendars and to-do
lists, to organize their
work. The challenge
could span a week,
during which students
track their progress and
reflect on the
effectiveness of their
time management
strategies.

Adaptability and MCQ & Project Evaluation Students are presented

Flexibility Based on Use case with a simulated
industry shift, such as
the introduction of new
 technology or a sudden
market trend.

Students would need to

analyze the situation,
identify the implications
for their projects or
tasks, and adapt their
strategies accordingly.

Professional MCQ & Project Evaluation Informational Interview

Networking Based on Use case Project:

A practical use case for

Professional Networking
involves assigning
students to conduct
informational interviews
with professionals in
their desired industry or
field. In this project,
students would identify
and reach out to
individuals for one-on-
one discussions about
their career paths,
experiences, and
insights.

Business Etiquette MCQ & Project Evaluation Organizing a

Based on Use case Professional Dinner
Simulation for students.
In this activity, students
participate in a mock
formal dinner, where
they practice and
demonstrate proper
business etiquette.

Key elements to include

are seating
arrangements, proper
use of utensils,
conversation etiquette,
and networking skills.
Students can rotate
tables to interact with
 different peers,
simulating the dynamics
of a formal business
dinner. Faculty or
professionals can
provide feedback on
their behavior and
etiquette.

Workplace MCQ & Project Evaluation Students will work

Productivity Tools Based on Use case together on tasks such
as document creation,
project planning, and
communication, using
tools like Microsoft
Teams, Google
Workspace, or project
management platforms.

Emotional MCQ & Project Evaluation Organizing a Conflict

Intelligence Based on Use case Resolution Workshop
for students. In this
workshop, students are
presented with
hypothetical workplace
conflicts, and their task
is to apply emotional
intelligence to resolve
the issues.

Students will engage in

role-playing scenarios,
practicing active
listening, empathy, and
effective communication
to navigate through the
conflicts. The workshop
can include discussions
on recognizing
emotions, managing
reactions, and finding
mutually beneficial
solutions.

Career MCQ & Project Evaluation Create a comprehensive

Development and Based on Use case portfolio that showcases
Advancement their skills,
 accomplishments, and
career aspirations.

The portfolio can

include a professional
resume, a statement of
career objectives,
examples of work or
projects, and reflections
on personal and
professional
development. Students
will present their
portfolios in a simulated
job fair or professional
networking event,
receiving feedback from
peers, faculty, or
industry professionals.

Workplace Health MCQ & Project Evaluation Students are tasked

and Wellness Based on Use case with designing a
workplace wellness
program aimed at
promoting physical and
mental well-being
among employees.

Students will need to

research best practices,
propose initiatives such
as fitness challenges,
mindfulness sessions,
or stress management
workshops, and outline
a comprehensive plan
for implementation.

TABLE 4: LIST OF FINAL PROJECTS (20 PROJECTS THAT

COMPREHENSIVELY COVER ALL THE LEARNING OUTCOME)

SL. FINAL PROJECT

NO
1 Professional Email Writing Project:

Task students with composing professional emails, simulating common

workplace communication scenarios.

Mock Interview Project:

2
Have students conduct and participate in mock interviews to practice
and refine their interview skills.

LinkedIn Profile Enhancement:

3
Assign students to optimize their LinkedIn profiles, focusing on
professional branding and networking.

Team Collaboration Exercise:

4 Create a collaborative project where students work in teams to

accomplish a common goal, emphasizing teamwork and
communication.

Time Management Simulation:

5 Develop a time management simulation where students prioritize tasks
and manage deadlines in a virtual work environment.

Networking Event Planning:

6 Have students plan and execute a networking event, applying their

networking skills in a real-world setting.

Resume Building Workshop:

Conduct a workshop where students create and refine their resumes,

7 incorporating feedback for improvement.

Technology Tools Showcase:

Task students with exploring and presenting the functionalities of

8 various workplace productivity tools.
 Case Study Analysis on Adaptability:

Assign case studies that require students to analyze and propose

solutions in dynamically changing business scenarios.
9

Public Speaking Challenge:

Organize a public speaking challenge where students deliver short

presentations on industry-related topics.
10

Project Management Exercise:

Have students plan and execute a small-scale project, applying project

management principles and tools.

11
Conflict Resolution Role-Play:

Organize role-playing scenarios to help students practice resolving

workplace conflicts effectively.

12
Leadership Skills Workshop:

Conduct a workshop where students engage in activities to develop and

showcase leadership qualities.

13 Financial Literacy Simulation:

Create a simulation that allows students to make financial decisions and

manage a budget in a virtual scenario.

14
Innovation Pitch Competition:

Encourage students to pitch innovative ideas or solutions to a panel,

fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Campaign:

Task students with creating campaigns or initiatives to promote

15 diversity and inclusion awareness on campus.

Continuous Learning Blog:

16
 Assign students to maintain a blog where they document and reflect on
their continuous learning journey throughout the course.

Entrepreneurship Challenge:
17
Have students develop a business plan for a hypothetical startup,
promoting entrepreneurial thinking and strategic planning.

Professional Development Webinar:

18
Task students with organizing and presenting a webinar on a topic
related to professional development for their peers.

Workplace Wellness Program Proposal:

19 Have students create proposals for workplace wellness programs,

promoting employee well-being and work-life balance.

TABLE 5: COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS (TOTAL MARKS: 75)

ASSESSMENT DESCRIBE THE CRITERIA OF THE TOTAL

CRITERIA BELOW CATEGORY PERFORMANCE MARKS

FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT

Project Evaluation based - - - 30

on Use Case

Project Demonstration & - - - 20

Documentation

MCQ based Assessment - - - 25