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Why Corporate Trainers Need Upskilling to Soft Skills Trainers
Why Corporate Trainers Need Upskilling to Soft Skills Trainers

September 17, 2021

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For decades, the training programs for employees have consisted of training modules to improve leadership skills, teamwork, decision making, negotiation and partnership skills, etc. In fact, as per a survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 65% of mid-size companies offer soft skills training to their employees over technical training.

This brings us to a very important conclusion – corporate trainers who choose upskilling to soft skill trainers can never go wrong. In fact, becoming a professional soft skills trainer has become necessary for being a successful corporate trainer.

I am briefly explaining some of the soft skills below that you can impart to the employees as a corporate trainer. Every point will also highlight why soft skills are important for employees. Read on.

Strong Work Ethic – As a corporate trainer, who is also fluent in soft skills, you will be able to encourage and help employees to develop strong work ethics. Some examples are – being punctual, making timely work submissions, being motivated by growth and not just a paycheque, etc.

This would not only increase the organisation’s overall productivity but would also help employees climb up the hierarchical ladder quicker.

Communication Skills –Your soft skills training would help employees communicate and present their ideas well, thereby reducing the risk of errors. This is especially important for employees who are involved in a lot of client communication.

And, as good communicators, employees will feel more confident and encouraged to take on new opportunities within the organisation.

Creative Problem Solving –These skills in employees will drive innovation and improvements within your organization. Instead of having no clue about how to solve a new problem, employees will challenge themselves and look for creative ways to overcome it. Creative problem solving is not just good for the employer, but it is also tremendously important for an employee’s personal growth.

Team Work – There’s no substitute for teamwork. Employees often depend on each other for the execution of a task and completion of a project. And if all of them can work together harmoniously without blaming each other for inefficiencies, the productivity and the quality of work will increase tremendously.

Leadership –Leadership skills include task delegation capabilities, empathy, decision making, being able to trust others, etc. And when you train employees to become good leaders, they will be able to take responsibility for not just themselves, but their team too. Leadership qualities will help them maintain harmony within their team and keep the workflow smooth and result-driven.

How Can Corporate Trainers Upskill to Soft Skills Trainers

Step 1: Get Trained

A structured soft skills training course will not only help you polish your soft skills, but it will also help you learn how to train others on soft skills. You will get access to training material, hand-outs, training activities, etc. that you can use for training purposes.

Step 2: Get Certified

Make sure you choose a training institute that offers certifications in accreditation with international institutions. It will add credibility to your name and will help you attract better and bigger opportunities as a corporate trainer.

Step 3: Polish Your Soft Skills Training Skills and Build a Portfolio

If you are already employed as a corporate trainer, you will most likely be able to practice soft skills training on the job. But if you are looking for a new opportunity, you can take some time off and take up volunteer work to buff your training skills. You can also offer online training workshops and webinars, which would improve your portfolio. And all of this will help you take on any opportunity with confidence and land great job offers.

The requirements in every industry will continue to change. And you can stay relevant only if you continue upgrading yourself. So, do your research and take the next step accordingly. All the best!


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An award-winning Image Management Professional, Suman Agarwal has helped students, home-makers, women on sabbatical as well as people seeking second career alternatives to explore Image Management and Soft Skill Training as a vibrant professional choice. She frequently writes blog posts about the urgent need of image consulting professionals and soft skill trainers in the 21st century and loves guiding people in exploring lucrative career options.

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