Soft Skills pathway - Personal Development
This Soft Skills Pathway focuses on enhancing your self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal effectiveness, enabling you to unlock your full potential and lead a more fulfilling life both personally and professionally.
Course overview
Why choose the Soft Skills pathway - Personal Development?
Soft skills play a crucial role in the field of technology. While technical skills are essential, it's professional skills that will make you stand out.
Our pathways will help you explore and develop your emotional intelligence, your communication skills, your decision-making ability, as well as help you build relationships and much more.
We have created three dedicated learning pathways to develop the most valuable soft skills to support your career. The pathways aim to support your technical skills and ensure you stand out as a well-rounded candidate to future employers.
What you’ll learn
- TopicsManaging yourselfMental well-beingNetworking & Building relationshipsSelf-developmentDecision makingDiscovering your strengthsEmotional Intelligence
You’ll be able to test your knowledge and skills through a range of module tests. Once the equivalent of 50 hours study across any of our soft skill learning pathways is completed, you will be eligible for a Learning People Certificate of Completion.
CertificationOn successfully passing the Soft Skills pathway - Personal Development modules, you’ll be awarded your certification. This is a digital certificate.
Course Guide
The key facts about your online training.
Certification
Soft Skills pathway - Personal Development
Study time
50 guided learning hours (Full-time: 2 - 3 weeks, Part-time: 1 - 2 months)
Assessment
Module tests. (Once the equivalent of 50 hours study across any of our soft skill learning pathways is completed you will be eligible for a Learning People Certificate of Completion)
Resources
Internet access and email
Prerequisites
None
Ideal for
Anyone looking to boost their career and improve soft skills.
Vendor
Skillsoft
Student Support
Study guidance and support throughout your entire learning journey with us from real people.
Career Services
Tailored and focused career support from our team of career experts, who will help you navigate the job market with confidence and land that dream job.

What's Included
Professional development that works around you.
- On-demand platform accessCV and LinkedIn supporteBooks and Video LessonsMonthly careers workshopsLearning People Alumni membershipVirtual seminarsTOTUM student card
Get certified the Learning People way
Career-ready education. Get the skills you need for the career you want.
Be in control of your learning journey. Enjoy flexible and self-paced training that fits around your schedule. Learn when and where it suits you.
Our training is regularly updated to align with the latest technologies and trends, so you can be confident that you're equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.
Learn from the best in the field. Interact with our industry experts, ask your questions, and seek advice. We have the knowledge you need to succeed.
Globally recognised certifications that hold real value in your chosen industry. We’ll create a unique pathway, so you’re equipped with the certifications you need for the job you want.
Why develop your Soft Skills?
Mastering soft skills through personal development is crucial for professional and personal growth. Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and relationship-building abilities empower you to collaborate productively, lead with empathy, resolve conflicts, and thrive in evolving environments. By honing these skills, you can unlock your professional potential and create positive change in your career.
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