Scaling Soft Skills: Andhra University Communication Bootcamp
Program Overview
- Program Name: Andhra University Communication Bootcamp – Soft Skills Accelerator
- Client: upGrad
- Program Duration: 1.5 months ( 2 sessions per week)
- Delivery Mode: 100% Online
- Total Enrolled Students: 120
- Students Completing Full Assessment Cycle: 40
Program Goals
To build critical professional soft skills among MCA & MBA students through interactive online learning experiences that simulate real workplace situations.
Core Skill Focus:
- Communication
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
Online curriculum topics and their learning impact
| Topic | Outcome |
| Extempore | Practice extempore to speak off the cuff on different topics. |
| GD on current affairs | Acquire the skills needed for discussions on current affairs. |
| GD on video clips | Have lengthy discussions on what you hear and see to develop your ability to voice your opinion and comprehension. |
| Conference Discussions | Learn to ad-lib on various issues with confidence and clarity |
| Interview Preparation | Build personal and professional competency to approach key HR-related interview questions to perform effectively in job interviews. |
| Linkedin post writing | Learn the art of writing effective posts. |
| Voice modulation | Master the art of enunciation and modulation to attract the attention of your audience towards what you say |
| Storytelling | Apply the elements of effective storytelling to craft compelling stories in your presentations and talks. |
| Powerpoint Presentations | Make effective presentations by learning the intricacies and best practices to be able to present effectively in real-life scenarios. |
| Communication with Stakeholders | Master the strategy of communicating with your clients and teammates to build your interpersonal skills. |
All were live interactIve classes including group discussions, role plays and breakout rooms with real time feedback.
Pre vs Post Program Average Scores
| Skill Area | Pre-Program Avg | Post-Program Avg | Growth |
| Communication Skills | 2.58 | 3.28 | +0.70 |
| Teamwork & Collaboration | 2.74 | 3.60 | +0.86 |
| Problem Solving Abilities | 2.45 | 3.48 | +1.03 |
| Adaptability | 2.63 | 3.65 | +1.02 |
| Overall (out of 20) | 10.39 | 14.00 | +3.61 |
Conclusion
The Andhra Communication Bootcamp demonstrated that effective soft skill development is possible virtually when designed with interactivity, structure, and mentorship. The 40 fully-assessed students showed marked improvement in core 21st-century skills, especially Problem Solving and Adaptability—critical for academic and career success in today’s fast-paced world.
Here is a video testimonial of one of our students sharing their experience of the Bootcamp.
This bootcamp serves as a model for scalable, impactful online soft skills training in higher education.
How to contact
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Phone number: +91-7087508550