Transversal skills, or soft skills, have become a key element of professional success in a constantly evolving world. Today, companies seek employees who can adapt, communicate effectively, and work in teams, regardless of their technical specialization.
But how can these essential skills be developed in training programs?
In this article, we provide a practical approach to developing and assessing soft skills within training programs.
Why are transversal skills crucial in the post-covid world?
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends and brought new ones to light. Today, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient—companies need professionals who can adapt to market changes and manage complex situations.
adaptability to uncertainty
The professional world is unpredictable. In the face of rapid changes, professionals must be able to adapt quickly to new environments, tools, and methods.
remote communication
With remote work and digital collaboration, it is essential to convey clear messages and maintain strong professional relationships through digital tools.
problem-solving and critical thinking
Unprecedented situations require the ability to analyze challenges quickly, make strategic decisions, and develop innovative solutions.
emotional intelligence
Managing one’s emotions and understanding those of others has become crucial in a workplace where uncertainty and stress are ever-present.
How to integrate transversal skills into your training programs?
Here are 7 strategies to help develop soft skills in your training programs.
1️⃣ assess the needs
Start by identifying the essential transversal skills required in your industry and for specific job roles. Online assessment tools can help measure learners’ initial skill levels and better target training programs.
2️⃣ design dedicated training modules
Include specific training modules on:
- effective communication
- teamwork and collaboration
- stress and change management
- critical thinking and creativity
3️⃣ integrate soft skills into technical training
Soft skills should not be taught in isolation, but rather integrated into technical training. For example, in a technical course, incorporate team exercises, collaborative projects, or real-world problem simulations.
4️⃣ focus on experiential learning
Soft skills are best learned through practice. Include real-life simulations, role-playing exercises, and collaborative projects to help learners embed these skills in their daily routines.
5️⃣ encourage internships to develop transversal skills
Real-world experience is one of the best ways to develop soft skills. Promoting internships and apprenticeships allows learners to face real-life situations and enhance adaptability, communication, and teamwork.
Edusign facilitates internship management by providing:
- an alert system and absence tracking for apprenticeship supervisors
- simplified attendance and justification tracking
- quick sharing of administrative documents and reports
With these tools, training organizations ensure better support for interns and strengthen the connection between companies and training centers.
6️⃣ encourage feedback and reflection
Provide learners with personalized follow-up and opportunities for reflection on their progress. Feedback can be collected through:
- continuous evaluations
- post-training experience sharing
- discussions with trainers and mentors in companies
7️⃣ establish continuous learning
Soft skills develop over time. Offer regular short training sessions, self-learning resources, and practical exercises to reinforce and expand these skills.
With Edusign, you can automate the delivery of post-training documents, including key takeaways and evaluation questionnaires to measure training impact and determine whether further training is needed.
📩 automated post-training document distribution
At the end of each training session, Edusign allows you to automatically send recap documents to participants. These documents may include:
- a summary of key topics covered, helping learners retain knowledge and review essential concepts
- additional learning resources for deepening knowledge and encouraging continuous learning
- training completion certificates, automatically generated and easily accessible to learners
This automation eliminates the need for manual distribution of documents after each session, ensuring both administrative time savings and better resource organization for trainers and learners.
The most in-demand transversal skills in the professional world
According to market trends and employer needs, here are the most sought-after soft skills today:
- adaptability and flexibility: the ability to adjust to new situations and work methods
- effective communication: the ability to exchange ideas clearly, whether in-person or remotely
- collaboration and teamwork: the ability to work efficiently in diverse teams, even in hybrid environments
- problem-solving and critical thinking: the ability to analyze, understand, and propose innovative solutions
- emotional intelligence: the ability to understand and manage one’s emotions and those of others
- continuous learning: the ability to evolve and acquire new skills
- resilience: the ability to handle difficulties and bounce back quickly
- time management and organization: the ability to optimize productivity in a remote work context
How to measure the impact of transversal skills in your training programs?
Assessing these skills is essential to ensure their effective integration into training programs.
- pre- and post-training evaluations: compare skill levels before and after training to measure progress
- 360-degree feedback: collect insights from trainers, mentors, and peers
- workplace performance tracking: assess how soft skills influence productivity and engagement
- learning data analysis: use LMS-generated data to monitor learners’ progress and engagement
With Edusign, you can automate the delivery of post-training evaluation questionnaires, allowing measurement of acquired knowledge and participant satisfaction.
Optimizing post-training follow-up with edusign
Learning does not stop at the end of a training session. Effective follow-up helps reinforce acquired skills and optimize future training paths. With Edusign, training organizations can automate multiple key processes in post-training follow-up, ensuring better skill assessment and stronger learner engagement.
Measuring the impact and satisfaction of training programs
Evaluating training programs is essential to measure their effectiveness and alignment with learner and company expectations. Edusign enables automatic post-training satisfaction surveys and assessments, ensuring a structured evaluation process.
These surveys allow organizations to:
- assess knowledge retention by testing learners on key concepts
- collect qualitative feedback on teaching methods, content quality, interactivity, and relevance
- identify additional learning needs and determine whether further training sessions are necessary
By analyzing responses, trainers can adjust and enhance future training sessions, while ensuring personalized learning paths for each participant.
Conclusion: training in soft skills, a necessity in today’s workplace
In a constantly evolving professional world, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient. Integrating transversal skills into training programs is essential to preparing learners for future challenges.
With Edusign, you have the tools needed to structure soft skills learning, provide optimal support for interns, and simplify the management of absences and administrative documents.
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