Soft Skills & Life Skills Course introduces school students to essential skills that support personal development, effective communication, positive relationships, and responsible decision-making. Through an expert-led live session and curated learning resources, participants will explore practical approaches to developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and life management skills.

The course focuses on helping students understand the importance of soft skills and apply them in everyday situations, enabling them to become more confident, responsible, and effective individuals.

Course Schedule

Course Duration: 8 hours
Live Expert Session: 10th October, 2026 - Live Session, 6–8 PM IST
Certification Examination: 24th & 25th October, 2026

Course Duration & Learning Format

Learning Format, including:

• 1 live interactive session, 2 hours
• Curated reading and learning materials
• Self-paced learning
• Interactive soft skills and life skills activities
• Practical personal development exercises
• IIT Madras Pravartak certification upon successful completion of the certification exam

Learning Journey:

Follow these four steps end-to-end to earn your certification.

For school students in Classes 7 to 12 looking to develop essential soft skills, communication abilities, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and practical life management skills.

Module 1: Importance of Soft Skills

• Understanding soft skills and their role in success

Module 2: Self-Awareness and Growth Mindset

• Understanding strengths, improvement areas, and growth mindset

Module 3: Communication Skills

• Developing effective verbal, non-verbal, and confident communication

Module 4: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

• Managing emotions, building resilience, and adapting to challenges

Module 5: Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

• Developing collaboration, listening, cooperation, and interpersonal skills

Module 6: Life Management and Responsible Behaviour

• Managing time, responsibilities, decisions, and positive behaviour

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of soft skills in personal and academic development.
• Develop greater self-awareness and a growth mindset.
• Improve their communication and interpersonal skills.
• Develop emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
• Build stronger and more positive interpersonal relationships.
• Develop better life management and responsible behaviour.
• Build confidence and essential future-ready life skills.
• Apply soft skills effectively in everyday situations.

IIT Madras Pravartak Certification upon successful completion of the online certification examination.

Your final examination score determines the grade awarded on your certificate. Grades are assigned according to the following criteria:

• Grade A — 85% and above
• Grade B — 75% to below 85%
• Grade C — 60% to below 75%
• Grade D — 40% to below 60%

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 40% to be eligible for certification.