Soft Skills
Cognitive Intelligence + Executive Functioning
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Soft Skills: Track 2
Become great with people
This track focuses on 2 pillars of personal growth: Interpersonal Intelligence and Intrapersonal Intelligence. Mastering these essential soft skills is the key to building strong relationships, understanding yourself, and thriving in any environment.
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Interpersonal Intelligence: Know how to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, build empathy, and resolve conflicts in positive ways
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Intrapersonal Intelligence: Know how to understand your emotions, set personal goals, manage stress, and stay motivated from within
Interpersonal Skills:
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Empathy & Understanding
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Patience
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Active Listening
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Relationship Building
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Trustworthiness
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Articulation
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Body Language & Non-Verbal Communication
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Conflict Resolution
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Cultural Awareness & Communication
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Negotiation Skills
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Assertiveness
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Influence and Persuasion
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Feedback Skills
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Teamwork
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Networking
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Humor
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Public Speaking
Intrapersonal Skills:
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Mindset Awareness
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Reflection
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Confidence
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Emotional Regulation
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Resilience (Grit)
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Integrity
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Self-Discovery
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Discipline
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Motivation
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Goal Setting
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Independence
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Positive Talk and Visualization
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Intuitive Thinking
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Gratitude Practice
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Boundary Setting
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Philosophical Inquiry
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Life Planning
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Dive in immersive 1.5-hour classes
Every class offers an engaging, hands-on experience, so students can dive deep and truly explore each essential skill. Max 7 students per class.
Learn only from real-world cases
Each class uses relevant, real-world case scenarios to make learning practical, and directly applicable to everyday life.
Join in interactive activities
Learn and apply concepts in real-time through interactive solo and group activities such as roleplaying and other mini-games.
Showcase skills through projects
Projects make learning tangible, giving students a way to visibly track progress and celebrate their personal development.
Discover and explore age-appropriately
Our content complexity and teaching methods are made to maximize both comprehension and enjoyment in classes.
Become part of our membership
Unlock benefits like site-visits, expert meetups, hands-on workshops, and unique learning experiences. This is given to all of our students.
Skills you learn, projects you build
Communicate your ideas clearly and listen actively to others
Support people by listening, showing empathy and encouragement
Resolve conflicts tactfully and strengthen friendships and relationships
Recognize your strengths and set personal growth goals
Understand and manage your emotions in challenging situations
Reflect on your experiences to learn and grow from setbacks
Schedule
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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3:30-5:00 | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Soft Skills Track 1: 10-13YO | Soft Skills Track 2:
10-13YO |
5:00-6:30 | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Soft Skills Track 2: 14-17YO | Soft Skills Track 1:
14-17YO |
The Immersive Class Format
Every class at Achiever Academy begins with a real-world case study, setting the stage for meaningful learning. By starting with a scenario drawn from actual events or challenges, students immediately see how the skills they’re about to learn are used in life, work, or the community. This approach sparks curiosity and helps students understand the relevance of what they’re learning.
For example, if the lesson is about teamwork and communication, the class might explore how a group of engineers in several departments collaborated to solve a crisis during a space mission. Students discuss what went right, what could have been improved, and how the team’s communication made a difference in the outcome.After the case study, the class transitions into concept learning, where theory and practicality meet. Here, instructors break down the key ideas and skills highlighted in the case study into clear, digestible lessons. The focus is on making complex concepts accessible and relatable, ensuring every student can grasp the “why” and “how” behind each topic.
For instance, following the teamwork case study, the instructor might introduce the concept of “active listening” and explain its role in effective collaboration. The lesson would include definitions, real-life examples, and simple frameworks or models to help students internalize the concept.With a solid understanding of the concept, students move into roleplay and teamwork activities. This is where learning becomes even more interactive and fun. Students are given scenarios or challenges that require them to work together, take on different roles, and practice the skills they’ve just learned.
For example, students might be divided into small groups and asked to roleplay a team meeting where they must solve a problem together. Each student could take on a specific role - such as team leader, note-taker, or timekeeper - and practice active listening, clear communication, and collaborative decision-making.At the end of each module, students are challenged to complete a solo project that showcases their newly acquired skills. This step encourages independent thinking and personal accountability, as students apply what they’ve learned to create something meaningful on their own.
For example, after a module on leadership and teamwork, a student might design a plan for a community service project, outlining how they would assemble a team, delegate tasks, and motivate others. The project could be presented as a written proposal, a video, or even a digital presentation.
Here, students present their projects or share their experiences from the teamwork activities, and their classmates offer constructive feedback. This process helps students learn to give and receive feedback graciously, reflect on their own work, and appreciate different perspectives.
For example, after presenting their solo project, a student might receive comments from peers about what stood out, what could be improved, and how their approach inspired others. The instructor guides the discussion to ensure feedback is specific, constructive, and actionable.
The 10-13 Curriculum
In our classes for 10–13 year olds, we focus on helping students build strong soft skills that support both their school journey and daily life. At this age, learners are developing their sense of self, navigating friendships, and becoming more independent in and out of the classroom.
Students learn by exploring real school and life scenarios relevant to preteens, with plenty of encouragement to ask questions, collaborate, and develop confidence as independent thinkers.
The 14-17 Curriculum
For our older 14–17 year olds, our classes take soft skills learning a step further, connecting these abilities to real-world career and life situations. As teens prepare for higher education, internships, and their first work experiences, we emphasize on using these skills in the workplace and life.
Our curriculum empowers older students to set goals, solve complex problems, and present themselves confidently - so they’re ready not just for exams, but for the opportunities and challenges that come after graduation.
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