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NITA AccreditedFoundationPhysical + Virtual5 daysTOPD365

Training on Personal Development Skills

Unlock your potential with our Personal Development Skills Training. Build confidence, resilience, and growth strategies for success in life and work

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Foundation

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Ever feel like you could achieve more with better control of your time, mindset, and habits? Personal development is not just motivation, it is about building practical skills that improve how you think, act, and perform.

This training helps you develop emotional intelligence, set clear goals, make better decisions, and manage stress effectively. You will leave with practical tools to grow your confidence, improve your performance, and become more effective in both your professional and personal life.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals seeking to boost confidence, productivity, and self-awareness

  • Managers and team leaders aiming to enhance their leadership presence

  • Young professionals looking to strengthen career readiness

  • Anyone interested in personal growth, resilience, and lifelong learning

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply emotional intelligence to improve personal and professional interactions

  • Set and achieve realistic, measurable personal and career goals

  • Use critical thinking for better problem-solving and decision-making

  • Manage time and priorities effectively under pressure

  • Develop lifelong learning strategies for continuous growth

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence

  • Understanding personal strengths, values, and blind spots

  • Emotional intelligence and its impact on success

  • Recognizing and managing emotional triggers

  • Practical Exercise: Self-reflection journal & EI self-assessment

Module 2: Goal Setting and Motivation

  • Crafting SMART goals for career and personal life

  • Overcoming procrastination and building motivation

  • Aligning personal goals with organizational vision

  • Case Study: How goal clarity improved team and individual performance

Module 3: Time Management and Productivity

  • Prioritization frameworks (Eisenhower Matrix, Pareto Principle)

  • Dealing with distractions and staying focused

  • Work-life balance strategies for busy professionals

  • Practical Exercise: Designing your personal productivity plan

Module 4: Decision-Making and Problem Solving

  • Critical thinking models for daily decision-making

  • Creative problem-solving strategies

  • Handling uncertainty and making tough choices

  • Case Study: A workplace dilemma and the role of structured problem-solving

Module 5: Building Resilience and Lifelong Learning

  • Coping with stress and setbacks

  • Developing a growth mindset

  • Strategies for continuous personal and professional development

  • Practical Exercise: Personal resilience action plan

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Gain clarity on personal strengths and areas of growth

  • Improve decision-making and problem-solving confidence

  • Enhance stress management and emotional resilience

  • Strengthen time management and productivity

  • Build stronger personal and professional relationships

Organizational Impact

  • Develop resilient and self-motivated employees

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability

  • Enhance collaboration and workplace communication

  • Reduce burnout and improve overall employee wellbeing

  • Increase employee engagement and performance

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Personal development skills are abilities that help you grow both personally and professionally. They boost confidence, resilience, and workplace success.

Course finder

Find the right course for you

Prefer to talk it through? Send us an enquiry and a facilitator will scope a fit within a business day.

For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Personal Development Skills in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.