Accredited by the Services Seta unit standards 252031 at NQF level 5 worth 4 credits

3-day course

Life skills are "abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life." Life skills is the pursuit of developing, honing and mastering the skills that help us become the best that we can, with all that we have. It is the reaching for, and realizing of, our full potential as human beings.

We all want to live full, productive lives but, sometimes we just don't know where to begin. There is so much information 'out there' that it can be overwhelming and hard to sort out. Depending on the problem, what seems to work for one person, may not necessarily work for everyone. There are so many different programs, strategies and techniques that it's hard to chose the right one. One thing, however, is certain. If we want to accomplish anything in life and realize our full potential, we must have some skills - in this case, life skills.

Where do you begin? You begin by establishing a firm foundation. That foundation is "you". You must know who you are, what you want, and what you are capable of. You must then determine which values, goals and principles you will set up to guide your actions.

Why are these skills essential? Because without having developed them, you will always feel that something is missing in your life. What good is all the financial success in the world if you don't have self-confidence or high self-esteem, know who you really are, what you want, or what you're doing here? We've all witnessed many outwardly successful and famous people who have not been able to find personal happiness. No amount of fame or fortune could fill the void they felt inside.

Learner outcomes:

• Developing you emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Enhancing your self-awareness (own strengths & preferences)
• Building your self-confidence (self-worth & pride)
• Professional & responsible behaviour (including assertiveness)
• Communication skills (social styles & flexing)
• Listening skills (different types & utlility)
• Dealing with “difficult people” skills (including conflict management)
• Dealing with limiting assumptions, perceptions & mental models
• Sound thinking & questioning skills
• Time awareness & management (short, med &long term)
• Understanding & leading teams

Accredited by the Services Seta

Imsimbi Training is a fully Accredited Training Provider with the Services Seta number 2147. Imsimbi Training is a Level 2 BBBEE Contributor Company.