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    Part A: Employability Skills (10 Marks • 50 Hours Total)

    Part A: Employability SkillsClass 9 Artificial Intelligence (Subject Code 417)

    Equip yourself with the essential non-technical competencies required for the 21st-century workplace. Master effective communication, personal discipline, digital fluency, entrepreneurial initiative, and ecological stewardship.

    Total Duration: 50 Hours
    5 Core Units (2 Marks each)
    Theory Marks: 10 Marks
    Unit 1Communication Skills2 Marks
    Unit 2Self-Management Skills2 Marks
    Unit 3ICT Skills2 Marks
    Unit 4Entrepreneurial Skills2 Marks
    Unit 5Green Skills2 Marks
    Unit 1

    Communication Skills-I

    10 Hours2 Marks

    Master the foundational mechanics of interpersonal and professional exchange.

    Prescribed Syllabus Topics & Competencies:

    Verbal communication (oral, written) and non-verbal cues (body language, gestures, postures, eye contact).
    The Communication Cycle: Sender, Encoding, Message, Channel, Receiver, Decoding, and Feedback.
    Overcoming communication barriers (physical, linguistic, cultural, emotional).
    Principles of effective communication: The 7 Cs (Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, Courteous).
    Basic writing skills: parts of speech, capitalization rules (MINTS), punctuation, and constructing paragraphs.
    Unit 2

    Self-Management Skills-I

    10 Hours2 Marks

    Develop emotional intelligence, discipline, and personal effectiveness.

    Prescribed Syllabus Topics & Competencies:

    Importance of self-management and emotional regulation in academic and professional life.
    Strengths and weaknesses analysis: self-awareness techniques.
    Building self-confidence: positive self-talk, overcoming fear, setting achievable micro-goals.
    Positive thinking and resilience in handling exam stress and peer pressure.
    Personal hygiene, professional grooming habits, and sleep schedule discipline.
    Unit 3

    ICT Skills-I

    10 Hours2 Marks

    Learn essential operating system navigation, file management, and internet safety.

    Prescribed Syllabus Topics & Competencies:

    Introduction to ICT: role of computers, mobile devices, and digital services in daily life.
    Computer hardware components (CPU, RAM, input/output peripherals) and software classification.
    Operating System basics (GUI navigation, desktop, taskbar, files, and folders).
    File management: creating, renaming, moving, copying, and deleting files and directory trees.
    Cyber hygiene: strong passwords, recognizing phishing emails, virus protection, and safe web browsing.
    Unit 4

    Entrepreneurial Skills-I

    15 Hours2 Marks

    Cultivate innovation, business acumen, and problem-solving mindset.

    Prescribed Syllabus Topics & Competencies:

    What is entrepreneurship? Understanding the role of entrepreneurs in economic development.
    Differences between wage employment (job) and self-employment / entrepreneurship.
    Characteristics and qualities of successful entrepreneurs (patience, risk-taking, passion, grit).
    Identifying community needs and translating local problems into business opportunities.
    Role of technology and AI in modern startups and enterprise scaling.
    Unit 5

    Green Skills-I

    5 Hours2 Marks

    Foster eco-responsibility and champion United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

    Prescribed Syllabus Topics & Competencies:

    Understanding ecosystem dynamics, natural resource degradation, and climate change.
    Concept of Green Economy: green jobs, renewable energy, and eco-friendly technologies.
    Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): the 17 UN global goals for 2030.
    Individual actions for conservation: reducing plastic waste, energy conservation, rainwater harvesting.
    E-waste management in IT: responsible disposal of retired computers, batteries, and hardware components.

    Quick Revision Terms Cheat Sheet (Part A)

    FeedbackThe receiver's response that indicates to the sender whether the message was decoded accurately.
    Self-RegulationThe ability to monitor and manage one's energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors productively.
    PhishingFraudulent digital communications designed to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive credentials.
    EntrepreneurAn individual who creates a new enterprise, bearing risks while seeking innovative social or financial returns.
    Green EconomyAn economy that aims at reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities while advancing social equity.
    E-WasteDiscarded electronic devices, circuitry, and electrical equipment requiring hazardous waste handling.

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    Curriculum reference: CBSE Class 9 Artificial Intelligence (Subject Code 417), Session 2026–27.

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