About this Course
The job market today is fraught with challenges and is more competitive than ever before, requiring youth to put their best foot forward to win. If used smartly, this period can be a self-transformational stage for them. The need of the hour is for youth to be equipped with core employability skills such as communication, collaboration, business etiquette, financial and digital literacy skills to be gainfully employed. TCS iON Career Edge – Young Professional is a free to access 15-day career preparedness course that has been designed with the intent to equip the youth of today with core employability skills to take on the future.
Covering key behavioural & communication skills and foundational skills in Accounting, IT and Artificial Intelligence, the learning in TCS iON Career Edge – Young Professional is delivered over 14 modules. Each module is of 1-2 hours duration with aids comprising videos, presentations, reading material, recorded webinars by TCS experts and end-of-module self-assessments that make it relevant and aligned to industry. The course has an end-of-course assessment that evaluates learners’ understanding of concepts and if the course objectives are met, with the learner receiving a personalised certificate on successful completion. In addition, learners have access to a moderated digital discussion room that allows them to post queries and share their suggestions. The moderator responds to questions posted within a short time. Moreover, the course can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and on any device enabling Learning on the Go!
TCS iON Career Edge – Young Professional enhances the employability quotient of youth in the new normal enabling then to make the transition from Campus to Corporate effectively
Course Syllabus
This course comprises the following modules
Module 01
DAY 1: Communicate to Impress
Enhance your verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Module 02
DAY 2: Deliver Presentations with Impact
Learn how to prepare and make engaging and effective presentations
Module 03
DAY 3: Develop Soft Skills for the Workplace
Know the importance of soft skills to achieve better results
Module 04
DAY 4: Gain Guidance from Career Gurus
Receive strategic insights from TCS business experts to make a head start in your career
Module 05
DAY 5: Write a Winning Resume and Cover Letter
Understand how to create a strong resume and cover letter
Module 06
DAY 6: Stay Ahead in Group Discussions
Know why group discussions are conducted and learn to participate actively
Module 07
DAY 7: Ace Corporate Interviews
Understand how to attend and excel in corporate interviews
Module 08
DAY 8: Learn Corporate Etiquette
Learn common business etiquette followed in a corporate setting
Module 09
DAY 9: Write Effective Emails
Craft a professional email with impactful content and a strong subject line
Module 10
DAY 10: Learn Corporate Telephone Etiquette
Understand etiquette to be followed during a work related telecall
Module 11
DAY 11: Understand Accounting Fundamentals
Understand the principles and concepts of accounting with an overview of financial statements
Module 12
DAY 12: Gain Foundational Skills in IT
Develop your foundational IT skills by listening to TCS tech experts
Module 13
DAY 13: Understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Part 1
(Source: NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning))
Understand the history and definition of AI and the different approaches to AI
Module 14
DAY 14: Understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Part 2
(Source: NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning))
Understand what are agents specifically intelligent agents and rational agents, the concept of bounded rationality and various agent architectures
DAY 15: Assessment