Research has shown that the job market recruitment criteria does not stop at hard skills (the specialist knowledge and technical ability). Employers seek out those who have leadership skills and communication skills, which is based on several key soft skills (Dixon, et al, 2010; Vasanthakumari, 2019). Hard skills and soft skills are complementary, and it is in the interplay between those two that we make progress. In this training course our focal points are empowerment, goal setting and social skills. These three important issues will overlap, as they interact and affect one another in practice.

People are facing different challenges and changes, both globally and locally. To cope with this chaotic and fast-paced reality, we need to believe in ourselves and in our abilities, even the most hidden ones, without being afraid of making mistakes.

The definition of growth mindset is much simpler than it sounds. In a nutshell, it is the belief that skills and intelligence can be improved with effort and persistence. People with a growth mindset embrace challenges, stay resilient in the face of difficulties, learn from constructive criticism, and seek out inspiration in others’ success.

Surely in your daily life you use social networks, such as Twitter or Instagram, but, do you know exactly what a social network is? In this training you will learn about social networks, and you will be able to use them in your benefit in order to improve your employability. You will learn about the types of social networks that exist, which are the most widely used today, and the different uses they can have. You will also explore the hidden side of social networks and the risks you should avoid.

In recent years, the digital environment has become particularly relevant in all areas of people’s daily lives. This has led to the emergence of new business opportunities related to digital entrepreneurship that need to be seized.

This module deals with the subject of management by trying to explain the practical part of this activity. It will be explained what a project is in order to better understand the activity of management. It will then take a closer look at what this activity entails with specific reference to team working and team building.

You definitely heard about people failing in finding a proper job or starting their own business due to a range of situations which sometimes made them feel embarrassed. Or maybe you are aware of people being engaged in so-called ”teams' ' at their workplace but which perform everything by themselves. In this training course you will learn how to get successfully employed in a company or even start your own business. You will also find out about intercultural behaviour and how to deal with multinational workmates in order to avoid unpleasant situations.  Last but not least you will have the chance to become aware of some useful steps we recommend so as to start a successful e-business and get informed about some businesses which are in high demand at present.