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University of Cape Town

Soft Skills For Tech Professionals

University of Cape Town via edX

Overview

Soft skills are transferrable non-technical skills that are valued in any industry or profession.

These skills are especially important in the tech industry as they help you stand out among equally technically qualified professionals.

This course is aimed at students of both technical and non-technical backgrounds with at least an Intermediate (B1) level of English.

The course is right for you if:

  • You want to reduce misunderstandings and communication challenges at work
  • You have been denied opportunities and promotions in the past despite having technical expertise
  • You are a newcomer in tech and feel out of sync with the rest

Who is this course for?

  • Employed tech professionals looking to grow their career
  • Job seekers - from beginners to seasoned professionals
  • Everyone working with or on international tech teams
  • IT students and graduates looking to start their careers on a strong foot.

Syllabus

Module 1. Elevator Pitch

Module 2. Getting Buy-in

Module 3. Raising Issues

Module 4. Scrum Meeting

Module 5. Getting your point across

Module 6. Giving feedback

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