Employability Skills Development Program (ESDP)

  • Duration: 262 hours
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TGL Certificate in Employability Skills Development is a comprehensive beginner-level program designed to equip learners with essential digital, communication, and professional skills. This program blends hands-on IT training, English language proficiency, and career development workshops to prepare students for employment, higher education, or entrepreneurship.

Target Group: Unemployed youth (Age 18–35)

Duration: 262 Hours

Delivery Mode: Physical

Certificate Awarding Body:  Thakral Global Learning

Entry Requirements:

  • Sat for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in any stream.
  • Successfully passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.

Program Overview

Youth unemployment and underemployment continue to be significant challenges in Sri Lanka. Studies consistently highlight the need for stronger technical, digital, English, entrepreneurship, and soft skills to improve employability and support economic recovery. Employer-linked vocational training and career guidance are recognized as important contributors to better employment outcomes.

TGL Certificate in Employability Skills Development spans a total of 262 hours of training, carefully designed to balance academic knowledge with practical skills, soft-skill development and targeting employability.

Components of the Course:

  • Introduction to Digital Transformation: 144 Hours – Core modules covering IT fundamentals, MS Office 365 Fundamentals, Graphic Designing Fundamentals, Introduction to Cloud Computing, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Introduction to Data & AI, enabling students to confidently use technology in both academic and professional environments
  • English & Communication Skills: 100 Hours – Training to improve English language proficiency, business communication, and presentation skills, preparing students for higher studies and international workplaces.
  • Soft Skills: 12 Hours – The Personal Skills Development, Customer Service & Sales Skills Development Program equips participants with essential workplace skills, including effective communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, customer service excellence, and professional sales techniques.
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business: 6 Hours – Focused sessions designed to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets, creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, equipping learners to explore self-employment and business opportunities.

Employability Skills Development Program (ESDP) Process Framework

  • Participant Registration & Screening
  • Pre-Assessment (Skills Gap Analysis)
  • ESDP Training Delivery
  • Continuous Assessments
  • Post-Assessment & Final Examination
  • Certification & Competency Report
  • Career Preparation
  • TGL Job Bank Registration
  • Employer Engagement & Job Placement
  • Post-Placement Support
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