Three-day Capacity Building Training on Life Skills
Date: 23 to 25 July, 2025
The Department of Professional Management Studies organised a three-day Capacity Building Training on Life Skills from 23rd to 25th July 2025 for first-year BBA students. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Centre for Life Skills Education and benefited a total of 526 students from various BBA sections. The training was facilitated by faculty members from the Department of Professional Management Studies, Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru.
The primary objective of the programme was to equip students with essential life skills that support both personal development and future professional success. The training aimed to instill critical competencies such as self-awareness, empathy, creative and critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, effective communication, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, and stress management. Each skill was delivered interactively through structured classroom sessions following a pre-set timetable. The faculty adopted an engaging methodology, encouraging students to participate in activities like role plays and discussions, thereby making the sessions experiential and reflective. The training helped students understand the practical application of life skills in real-life situations and fostered their ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive environment. Students showcased their understanding of the concepts through active participation and demonstrated their grasp of the ten core life skills. The overall feedback from the students was positive, reflecting increased awareness and confidence in applying these skills in academic and personal spheres. The training successfully achieved its intended goals and contributed significantly to the holistic development of the participating students.