SKILL DEVELOPMENT

In addition to the professional training that Savremena Gimnazija provides during our four-year programme aiming to prepare students for university, our students are also given an opportunity to develop various skills that would enable them to lead a successful life in the 21st century. The continuous implementation of trends within education means that we integrate knowledge and skills into a holistic approach to teaching and that we support the intellectual development of our students.

The skill-oriented courses offered at our school are not mandatory. However, they were designed to serve as add-ons to subjects within the curriculum. Their purpose is to help students unify their knowledge, achieve the best results and build a successful career. This set of courses is a valuable gift, which students can access on our e-learning platform throughout their schooling.

The e-Learning platform - a treasury of knowledge and skills

The purpose of our modern take on education is not just to raise awareness on the necessity of changing the current state of education but also to highlight the benefits of using technology in the classroom. Interactive learning is the best kind of learning! Regardless of whether the learning takes place in a classroom or online, an interactive approach to teaching is the only guarantee that students will stay focused and achieve the best results. The interactive quality of e-learning helps develop a student's versatility, which is exactly what the coming generations need. The only thing still left to do is to tailor the educational system to these trends and to enjoy the benefits they bring. We have already done all of that for our students.

Our e-learning platform enables students and their parents to access interactive study materials, communicate with teachers and take tests at any time, regardless of their location. Having that option helps students gain a better understanding of what they did in class. During the school year, students are free to take numerous courses and receive full-assistance from their teachers. Depending on their interests, students are free to take any course they want, free-of-charge.

Would you like to decide when you want to study instead of having the course schedule determine that for you? The courses you select will be available on your e-learning platform, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Students will have access to almost 30 courses which are grouped into 3 categories:

IT SKILLS

Nowadays, most of us use Microsoft Office, however, not many of us can boast about knowing all of the secrets to the Office package. That is why we’ve included the most important Office programs in our list of free courses, thus giving our students the opportunity to master the software needed for the majority of jobs on the market. In addition to these programs, students can also learn more about photo-editing, web design and computer networks.

• Windows
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Photoshop CC
• Adobe Illustrator
• Corel Draw
• Computer networks
• Introduction to HTML and CSS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Nowadays, English skills are imperative and employees are expected to be able to communicate in English. Having a certificate issued by the most prestigious university in the world as a confirmation of one’s language skills is something that will set you apart from the rest. In addition to four basic levels, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate and upper-intermediate, students are also offered a preparatory course for the Cambridge FCE exam. By passing this exam students are awarded one of the most prestigious English language certificates.

• English Elementary
• English Pre-Intermediate
• English Intermediate
• English Upper-Intermediate
• English IT
• FCE prep

BUSINESS SKILLS

This package was designed to prepare students for the real world which other schools don’t do. That is why we have carefully selected the life skills we believe to be important for our students. These courses will teach students how to effectively use their time, how to develop their creativity and how to organize an event or manage a project.

• Effective writing techniques
• Effective negotiation techniques
• Effective decision-making techniques
• Effective studying
• Effective business communication
• Intercultural communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Marketing basics
• Management basics
• The basics of project management
• The basics of public relations
• Successful meeting management
• The skills of clear and convincing presentation
• Conflict management

Modern skills - a guarantee for a successful future

The goal of these free courses is to teach students valuable skills and to prepare them for what’s to come when they enter the job market. We have carefully selected the courses which we believe to be important and useful for students. We also believe that these courses will teach students the skills needed to succeed, no matter which career they end up choosing. At a time when information is easily accessible, it is important for the leaders of tomorrow to evaluate their skills and competences, improve them and gear them towards their desired goal. This is why Savremena Gimnazija strives to provide its students with the best possible learning conditions and to prepare them for a successful future.