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Developing Soft Skills and Personality (NPTEL, IIT Kanpur)

A popular 8-week NPTEL course from IIT Kanpur on goal-setting, habits, listening, email etiquette, body language and presentations.

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About this course

Prof. T. Ravichandran of IIT Kanpur teaches the personal and interpersonal skills that employers look for. Weekly topics include goal-setting and self-management, conflict and stress, habits, active listening and telephone skills, email etiquette, effective and nonverbal communication, and presentation skills.

Best for: Students and graduates in India preparing for placements, interviews and group discussions.

What you will be able to do

  • Set goals and manage yourself more effectively
  • Resolve conflicts and manage stress
  • Listen actively and communicate clearly by phone and email
  • Read and use body language in interviews and group discussions
  • Deliver confident presentations

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Lectures are free; the NPTEL certificate requires passing a proctored exam that carries a fee.

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Is Developing Soft Skills and Personality (NPTEL, IIT Kanpur) really free?
Yes, the course material is free on NPTEL. Lectures are free; the NPTEL certificate requires passing a proctored exam that carries a fee.
How long does Developing Soft Skills and Personality (NPTEL, IIT Kanpur) take?
NPTEL does not publish an hour estimate. It is instructor-paced, so you set the pace.
Do I need experience before Developing Soft Skills and Personality (NPTEL, IIT Kanpur)?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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