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In today's dynamic and interconnected world, it is essential to recognize that hard skills, while undoubtedly important, are no longer the sole differentiator in the workplace since the ability to excel in professional endeavors goes beyond technical expertise alone. In a rapidly evolving job market and an era of constant change, soft skills and behavioral skills have emerged as the bedrock of professional success as they are interconnected aspects of an individual's ability to interact, communicate, and behave effectively in various contexts, particularly in the professional realm.

Employers and organizations worldwide, in fact, are increasingly seeking individuals who possess such skills, as these competencies are instrumental in fostering healthy working environments, driving innovation, upholding workplace ethics and building meaningful relationships.

This Learning Unit (LU) is designed to explore and emphasize the pivotal role of soft and behavioral skills in shaping not just a career path but an overall life trajectory, with a particular focus on the principles of effective communication; the characteristics, styles and strategies of successful negotiators; the process that leads to building collaborative teams; the importance of cultivating agile thinking; the role of accountability and ethical communication; the significance of professional development and the enhancement of self-awareness and self-management.

In today's dynamic and interconnected world, it is essential to recognize that hard skills, while undoubtedly important, are no longer the sole differentiator in the workplace since the ability to excel in professional endeavors goes beyond technical expertise alone. In a rapidly evolving job market and an era of constant change, soft skills and behavioral skills have emerged as the bedrock of professional success as they are interconnected aspects of an individual's ability to interact, communicate, and behave effectively in various contexts, particularly in the professional realm.

Employers and organizations worldwide, in fact, are increasingly seeking individuals who possess such skills, as these competencies are instrumental in fostering healthy working environments, driving innovation, upholding workplace ethics and building meaningful relationships.

This Learning Unit (LU) is designed to explore and emphasize the pivotal role of soft and behavioral skills in shaping not just a career path but an overall life trajectory, with a particular focus on the principles of effective communication; the characteristics, styles and strategies of successful negotiators; the process that leads to building collaborative teams; the importance of cultivating agile thinking; the role of accountability and ethical communication; the significance of professional development and the enhancement of self-awareness and self-management.

Nowadays, the consequences of human activities on our planet have led with fast rhythms Earth to the so-called climate change and its consequences that can be observed in a daily basis. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)- body of the United Nations (2021): "Since systematic scientific assessments began in the 1970s, the influence of human activity on the warming of the climate system has evolved from theory to established fact." In fact, climate change can affect our health, ability to grow food, housing, safety, security, and work.

Under these circumstances, it is crucial to be equipped with green skills and competences, that can decisively help in the fight of climate change. This Learning Unit aims to provide all this knowledge needed to ensure a sustainable development.

The development of green skills is critical in the current global context due to increasing environmental challenges, the imperative for sustainable development, and the need for professionals to adapt to changing industry practices. Especially for the professionals in the agricultural sector green skills will enable them to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, contribute to environmental sustainability, and ensure the long-term viability of global food systems. These skills are essential for fostering resilience, reducing environmental footprints, and aligning with the principles of sustainable agriculture and therefore key elements and concepts are introduced in this LU among others, like sustainability, circular economy, green economy, bioeconomy, key European directives, waste management, system thinking, life cycle thinking, environmental management and compliance with environmental legislation.

The module helps in understanding entrepreneurship theory in relation to large and small business. It describes the key elements and defines potential barriers to successful entrepreneurship. It provides tools and methodologies (business model canvas, business plan) for analysing the market and its trends as well as the creation of new ventures and their sustainable operation.

This educational module is structured to provide learners with an expansive set of foundational digital competencies, vital for navigating today's agricultural domain and excelling in an intensifying digital context. It touches upon diverse facets, from tapping into online assets and ensuring digital data security to cultivating collaboration and harnessing digital apparatuses.

This Educational Module is designed to empower students to harness digital tools for enhanced decision-making, efficiency, and sustainable practices in agriculture. It offers an in-depth exploration of crucial topics like data interpretation, online commerce, cloud technology, and internet safety.

The module helps in understanding entrepreneurship theory in relation to large and small business. It describes the key elements and defines potential barriers to successful entrepreneurship. It provides tools and methodologies (business model canvas, business plan) for analysing the market and its trends as well as the creation of new ventures and their sustainable operation.

Este módulo educacional está estruturado para fornecer aos alunos um amplo conjunto de competências digitais fundamentais, vitais para navegar no domínio agrícola atual e se destacar em um contexto digital cada vez mais intenso. Aborda diversas facetas, desde o aproveitamento de ativos on-line e a garantia da segurança dos dados digitais até o cultivo da colaboração e o aproveitamento de aparatos digitais.

In this Learning Unit you will learn about climate changes and their effects on the different components of agriculture, such as weather, available water, erosion, organic matter, salinisation, soil biodiversity loss, landslides, desertification and flooding, etc. The way to control some of these transformations through a change in the type of culture carried out or other cultural techniques, among other alternatives, will be thoroughly discussed in this Module.