Motivation, Initiative and Self Awareness
6 Credits (ECTS)
Motivation, Initiative and Self-Awareness
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€210 refund on this module
Module Description
Motivation serves as a crucial catalyst for maintaining focus, engagement, and driving achievement. This module is centered on personal development and motivation, aimed at equipping participants with the necessary skills and tools to enhance their professional and personal growth.
Through this module, participants will explore strategies for cultivating self-motivation, setting meaningful goals, and overcoming obstacles.
Additionally, they will learn techniques for maintaining resilience and managing setbacks effectively.
By fostering a growth mindset and nurturing intrinsic motivation, participants will be empowered to unleash their full potential and achieve success in both their professional endeavors and personal lives.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
- Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Candidates wanting to improve their employability opportunities.
- Candidates wanting to progress to higher qualifications in the areas of management.
Career Paths
This programme aims to help you develop essential work skills and behaviours that are needed for you to secure and sustain meaningful employment, as well as to help you progress towards managerial positions.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
October 2024
Additional Info
Reading for the entire Foundation Certificate in Management as presented in this brochure costs €1,500.*
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
*** For the price of individual modules, please contact the IDEA Academy team.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Facilitate effective communication in context of motivational theories.
- Motivational theories in motivating oneself and others.
- Manage own intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to stay effective.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Introduction.
- A Psychological Approach.
- Object‐Oriented Theory.
- Using Reinforcement Theory.
- Using Expectancy Theory.
- Personality’s Role in Motivation.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Apply Techniques to Motivate Others and Oneself.
- Set Clear Expectations and Goals for Oneself.
- Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Motivate & Inspire Dedication.
- Develop resilience by managing oneself and own performance.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.