Innovative online modules designed to develop soft skills for today's dynamic work environment
University of Phoenix is pleased to introduce a new career-focused skills pathway focused on soft skills through its Professional Development Skills Center. The pathway is designed to equip businesses and their employees with the skills necessary for effective cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and empathetic communication techniques.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, soft skills such as resilience, flexibility, curiosity, and empathy are becoming critical to the workforce. Based on a survey of 803 companies, which employ more than 11.3 million workers across 27 industries and 45 economies worldwide, resilience, flexibility, and agility are prioritized for reskilling and upskilling in 41% of organizations from 2023 to 2027, ranking 4th in importance. Curiosity and lifelong learning are prioritized in 35% of organizations, ranking 6th.
“Our soft skills pathways are designed to help businesses and employees thrive by offering practical and flexible methods for attaining valuable skills,” stated Vice President and General Manager of Professional Development at the University of Phoenix Mukund Sudarsan. “By focusing on skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and time management, we aim to empower individuals to navigate complex workplace challenges and help drive organizational success.”
Focus areas of the New Pathways Include:
- Building skills in communication and conflict resolution
- Developing critical thinking and root-cause analysis techniques
- Mastering prioritization models and time management frameworks
Professional Development skill modules are available online through University of Phoenix’s innovative learning platform, allowing busy working adult learners to access the training conveniently and at their own pace. Participants will receive certificates of completion from University of Phoenix.
These pathways are designed to help businesses by:
- Cultivating effective cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills
- Enhancing problem-solving capabilities
- Improving ability to manage complex workloads
Additionally, businesses can track and recognize employee development through comprehensive skill modules. Employees can start learning, track progress, earn badges, and complete their skill pathway in about 4 hours. Access to the pathway is available for 1 year.
Learn more about the new soft skills training pathways at University of Phoenix here.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu/blog.html.
About University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions
University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions helps organizations address critical skills gaps, engage workforces, and support talent agility. Workforce Solutions provides adaptable skills solutions, including shared education savings, to enable continuous skill building and a Professional Development Skills Center to help motivate and engage employees. Backed by decades of experience in online adult learning, Workforce Solutions leverages adaptable skills solutions to help unleash the full skills potential of an organization to meet the demands of the changing workplace. This includes support and services to build a skills-centric foundation and support employee success. Learn more at phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions.
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Contacts
MEDIA CONTACT:
Michele Mitchum
University of Phoenix
michele.mitchum@phoenix.edu
