BEHAVIORAL SKILLS AND SALES TRAINING

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS AND SALES TRAINING

“Of all the life skills available to us, communication is perhaps the most empowering.” – Bret Morrison

You’ve got a reputation for being the best coder/editor/mechanic/whatever, but it amounts to little if you don’t work well with others. Some of the most important professional skills for workers and employers alike simply can’t be taught in a classroom or measured on paper. These traits are called soft skills and they’re more crucial to your job search and overall career than you think.

Formal classroom training is just one way to meet the skills gap. With an explosive growth in technology tools to train people today, the best corporate training programs provide multiple ways people can consume training, both formal and informal. Collaborative platforms, self-authored video, MOOCs, mobile and blended learning options are all becoming accepted corporate training tools. While skills gaps continue to challenge companies, an increased investment in company training programs is good for everyone: employees, businesses and new hires.

In addition to classes or coursework, many corporate training functions are using certifications in addition to their corporate training programs to drive performance improvement and standards in real-world workplace situations. In-house certifications require both completed coursework and a demonstration of competency that is measured against pre-determined metrics. Corporate training certifications allow employees to achieve recognition for validated proficiency and expertise in achieving business results. A certification distinguishes an employee from their colleagues and can be woven into career development paths, promotions, or assignments on special high profile projects.