Career Readiness

Are Technical Skills Enough To Make A Transition Into the World Of Work?

While hard skills will get you into the door, soft skills keep you in the building enabling you to work well with other team members. With soft skills, you are best placed to position and propel your career growth forward into a world of endless opportunities.
Sasha Achieng
Are Technical Skills Enough To Make A Transition Into the World Of Work?

Curious to know who your Soft Skills Trainer is? Meet Edgar Shikumo – A Professional Development Trainer at Moringa.

Edgar has a background in Human Resources and Business Management providing a unique outlook on soft skills that encompass both corporate and organizational culture. He has a rich set of varied experiences having worked in tech sales, business development as well as learning and development. He is currently a Professional Development & Soft Skills Trainer at Moringa School, where he plays a vital role in nurturing young minds and helping them to transition into the world of work by upskilling them with soft skills.

A fun fact about Edgar?

He is an active and outdoorsy guy who enjoys working out and mountain biking during weekends.

Technical Skills vs Soft Skills when it comes to the workplace?

” While hard skills will get you into the door, soft skills keep you in the building enabling you to work well with other team members. With soft skills, you are best placed to position and propel your career growth forward into a world of endless opportunities.” – Edgar Shikumo

Did you know that Moringa now offers a 5-week Professional Development Skills Course?

The course will cover 5 key meta soft skills. At the end of the training, you will acquire skills in:-

  1. Leading Self
  2. Working with others
  3. Effective Communication
  4. Entrepreneurial Thinking
  5. Project Management

The course is designed for the early career professional and active job seekers looking to upskill for career success. Applicants must have:-

  • Strong desire to grow and learn soft skills
  • A well-functioning laptop/computer device
  • Access to a stable internet connection
  • Good verbal & written communication in English
  • Availability to commit to the 5-week course

Make your first step to advancing your career by joining our part-time and flexible course in September.

Visit https://bit.ly/3PGSDdB to learn more.