Essential Skills Fundamentals

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FUNDAMENTALS

  • Approximate time: 12-15 hours
  • Online

Get the BioReady™ Edge today with essential skills training specifically designed for the Canadian bio-economy

 

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Successful workplaces require talent with strong essential skills. Knowing how to apply these skills in the bio-economy can create even stronger teams for organizational success.

Note: Strong technical skills are equally important and, as such, technical training programs are also available.

Essential skills provide:

  • foundational knowledge for learning higher-order concepts and technical and occupation-specific skills,
  • expertise that can be tailored for different jobs throughout a career, and
  • support to make it easier to adapt to change.

BioTalent Canada’s Essential Skills Fundamentals Training Program offers professional development to new talent and enhances an employer’s onboarding program. They are Canadian built and available in English and French. Receive a BioReady™ certificate upon completion.

The training program includes an introduction and seven self-paced online courses that:

  • introduce each essential skills and demonstrate their importance in the bio-economy,
  • present strategies to help develop the skills,
  • provide opportunities for practice, and
  • give learners an opportunity to track their progress through a pre- and post-assessment of each course.

Courses

Essential Skills Fundamentals (course bundle)

Essential Skills Fundamentals introduces core non-technical skills that support performance across roles, including writing, reading, numeracy, document use, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. It emphasizes a strong foundation for effective performance and adaptability in diverse professional contexts.

Bio-economy Fundamentals

Bio‑Economy Fundamentals introduces the bio‑economy and the essential concepts that support work across bioscience‑related sectors. The course supports foundational understanding for individuals working in or exploring careers in bio‑economy‑related fields.

Reading Fundamentals

Reading Fundamentals introduces practical reading strategies such as skimming, scanning, identifying key terms, and question analysis. It reinforces the ability to extract meaning from technical and non-technical texts.

Writing Fundamentals

Writing Fundamentals introduces core writing techniques used in professional environments, including preparation, plain language, formatting for clarity, writing tailored to specific roles, and editing and revising documents. It emphasizes clear and professional writing practices essential in the workplace.

Numeracy Fundamentals

Numeracy Fundamentals introduces core numeracy concepts including metric systems, fractions, percentages, decimals, and conversions. It also covers budgeting and dilution calculations used in scientific and administrative tasks. It supports accuracy, logical reasoning, and informed decision-making in everyday workplace tasks.

Document Use Fundamentals

Document Use Fundamentals introduces interpretation and completion of common workplace documents such as tables, forms, charts, lists, graphs, and flowcharts. It reinforces accuracy, organization, and confidence in working with workplace information.

Communication Fundamentals

Communication Fundamentals introduces core communication skills for professional contexts, including message clarity, audience awareness, listening, and adapting to various formats and tools. It focuses on communicating with purpose and clarity, listening effectively, and adapting to audiences, contexts, communication modes, and tools.

Collaboration Fundamentals

Collaboration Fundamentals introduces strategies to strengthen teamwork, focusing on inclusive participation, professionalism, and effective collaboration toward shared goals. It supports the development of interpersonal skills needed for team-based work.

Problem-Solving Fundamentals

Problem-Solving Fundamentals introduces methods to identify problems, analyze causes, propose structured solutions, and evaluate outcomes. Learners strengthen decision-making through applied strategies that promote ongoing skill development.

 

Have questions? 

BioTalent Canada’s team is happy to help with any questions you may have. You can contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within two business days. 

Are you ready to invest in your team’s professional development? Contact Scott Mullen for pricing options at [email protected]. 

Please note, if you access BioTalent Canada’s training programs through your post-secondary institution or employer, your post-secondary institution or employer may have access to your progress, results, and course-specific information, for the purpose of tracking participation, course completions, and feedback surveys.

 

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program.