Tech professionals who keep growing
Smart Skills Program for
tech professionals
Development that takes tech professionals and companies further.
Why keep developing?
With the Smart Skills Program, we invest in the knowledge, attitude and skills of tech professionals. This way they keep developing and continue to add value within projects and organisations tomorrow as well. The training sessions are based on the profile of the future tech professional by Tech Your Future, the centre of expertise for technology education at Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
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How is the development programme structured?
- Smart Industry & Smart Working
- Technological developments
- Stakeholder management
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Communicating and collaborating effectively
- Dealing with change and uncertainty
- Aligning with the organisation and business objectives
In this block, value creation is central. Tech professionals develop insight into how organisations work together within chains and how they can operate effectively within them. They strengthen their business perspective and learn to translate technical expertise into concrete business value.
- Applied Business Model Canvas
- Developing value propositions
- The profile of the modern tech professional
- Relevant business models
- The impact of technology, digitalisation and automation
- Operating in a multidisciplinary and business-minded way within your field
In this block, professionals develop into experts who are not only strong in their field, but can also give direction to change. They strengthen their leadership, strategic insight and ability to make an impact within teams, projects and organisations.
- Agile working
- Leadership
- Continuous improvement and process optimisation
- Decision-making and process design
- Strategy, culture and structure
- Continuing to develop as an expert
As part of the programme, professionals take part in a Smart Boost day with two innovative workshops. During these sessions, leading guest lecturers share their expertise on the latest developments in Smart Technologies. The knowledge and insights gained can be applied directly in practice and help professionals and organisations stay prepared for technological change.
Intake interview
The programme starts with an introductory evening in which the set-up and objectives are explained. This is followed by an intake interview to map out the development goals, expectations and growth perspective of the professional.
Programme
The Smart Skills Program consists of three content blocks in which professional development is central. Using a practical reflection method, professionals work purposefully on knowledge, skills and personal growth.
Assessment
The programme concludes with a reflection report and a presentation of the personal development plan. After successful completion, professionals receive an accredited certificate from Yes and Maatwerktrajecten Lectoraat Employability Transition.
