Skillman - Recipient details

Name

Alessandro Martella Test

Issuer details

Issuer name

Coalition of youth organizations SEGA

Contact

sega@sega.org.mk

Badge details

Name

Unlock your personal and professional potential. Training for life skills and employability - CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

Language

English

Description

Duration: 3 weeks Workload: 25 hours (corresponding to 1 ECTS) This certificate acknowledges the successful completion of a life skills and employability programme that strengthened participants’ self-awareness, goal setting, critical thinking, communication, and financial literacy. Building on structured modules covering employability skills, job-search strategies, CV and motivation-letter writing, networking, workplace ethics and professionalism, time management, and employee rights and responsibilities, participants develop the confidence, adaptability, and professional conduct needed to thrive in diverse work settings. Personal understanding and exploration Description Learners build self-awareness by exploring strengths, weaknesses and values, draw inspiration from guest speakers, and translate insights into clear, meaningful goals and an action plan (e.g., SMART/WOOP). Activities include reflective journaling, feedback exchange and goal-tracking. Skills ● Conduct structured self-assessments (strengths/values inventory), keep a reflective journal (Notion/Google Docs), and solicit feedback (peer/mentor). ● Set and review SMART/WOOP goals; draft a Personal Development Plan; break goals into milestones (Trello/Planner). ● Practise growth mindset and emotion regulation in response to setbacks; present a short “about me” pitch. Knowledge ● Self-concept, values clarification, strengths spotting, growth vs fixed mindset; Johari Window & basic feedback models. ● Goal-setting frameworks (SMART, WOOP), habit formation, motivation basics; ● Ethical use of personal stories and boundaries when sharing in groups. Critical thinking, communication, and financial literacy Description Learners strengthen analytical and problem-solving abilities, apply critical thinking to real-world cases, improve verbal and non-verbal communication (listening, presentations, writing), and gain foundations in personal finance and budgeting using everyday tools. Skills ● Deconstruct problems (define–ideate–test), evaluate options with criteria, recognise common biases and fallacies. ● Communicate clearly: active listening, concise emails, short talks with slides (PowerPoint/Canva), feedback loops. ● Create a simple budget in a spreadsheet (Excel/Google Sheets), track expenses, set saving goals and prioritise needs vs wants. Knowledge ● Argument structure (claim–evidence–reasoning), heuristics & biases, basic decision frameworks. ● Audience–purpose–tone, non-verbal cues, storytelling (STAR) for clarity and impact. ● Personal finance basics: budgeting methods (e.g., 50/30/20), interest, debt, saving buffers; privacy and digital etiquette in communication. Employability skills and practical applications Description Learners explore industries and roles, map strengths to opportunities, design an effective job-search strategy, and produce ATS-friendly CVs and tailored motivation letters; they practise interviews and professional follow-ups. Skills ● Research roles and employers (job boards/company sites), extract required skills, and match transferable skills. ● Draft targeted CVs and motivation letters; maintain a simple portfolio or evidence file; craft STAR examples. ● Prepare for interviews (mock Q&A, feedback), plan a search pipeline (tracking applications, networking outreach), and write thank-you/follow-up messages. Knowledge ● Hiring lifecycle, CV formats and sections, cover letter structure, interview types (behavioural, situational). ● Basics of ATS readability (layout, keywords); professional branding (LinkedIn profile essentials). ● Labour-market awareness and entry-level expectations (teamwork, reliability, communication). Entrepreneurship, networking, and workplace ethics Description Learners compare employment and entrepreneurship paths, practise self-presentation and networking, apply conflict-resolution and professional etiquette in workplace scenarios, manage time effectively, and understand core employee rights and responsibilities. Skills ● Frame a simple value proposition/elevator pitch; map a basic idea on a one-page canvas; run quick viability checks. ● Build and nurture a network (LinkedIn, informational chats), set meeting objectives, and follow up professionally. ● Handle conflicts with interest-based techniques; write clear workplace emails/chats; schedule & prioritise work (calendar blocking, Eisenhower/Pomodoro). ● Identify when/how to raise concerns; read basics of contracts, policies and codes of conduct. Knowledge ● Entrepreneurial basics (problem–solution fit, customer discovery), networking principles (give-first, reciprocity). ● Workplace ethics and professionalism (confidentiality, diversity & inclusion, respect); conflict styles and mediation basics. ● Time-management frameworks; essential employee rights & responsibilities and where to find local guidance.

Image author's name

DITES - Research Center, with the UP2YOU project Consortium

Image author's email

dites.progetti@unilink.it

Image author's URL

https://dites.unilink.it/en/

Image caption

Badge with UP2YOU Logo

Course

UP2YOU - Unlock your personal and professional potential. Training for life skills and employability

Criteria

Assessment criteria and execution

The following activity has to be completed:

Pre‑assessment quiz (diagnostic, formative, 0%) — Any score is acceptable. Used to assess existing knowledge;

Exploration of learning units (formative, 0%) — Video-lessons and consultation of materials;

Post‑assessment quiz (summative, pass/fail) — Pass mark: ≥ 60% correct answers. 

• The following activity has to be completed:
  • "Quiz - Post-assessment - Unlock Your Personal and Professional Potential. Training for life skills and employability"

Badge expiry

Date issued

Friday, 19 September 2025, 2:46 PM

Evidence

This badge was issued for completing:

• The following activity has to be completed:
  • "Quiz - Post-assessment - Unlock Your Personal and Professional Potential. Training for life skills and employability"

Endorsement

Issuer name

Skillman.eu

Email

secretariat@skillman.eu

Issuer URL

https://skillman.eu

Date issued

Friday, 19 September 2025, 1:23 PM

Claim URL

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Endorsement comment

This activity is delivered with the support of the Skillman community and forms part of its excellence pathways for educators and civil society professionals. The processes and definitions outlined for this badge have been verified by Skillman.eu. Personnel from Skillman.eu supervised the design and execution of the visit, ensuring that the learning outcomes and assessment methods align with recognized international standards for education and skill certification.

Alignment

• manage personal professional development
• developing objectives and strategies
• use communication techniques
• manage schedule of tasks
• develop professional network