ANÁLISE DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA DE SOFT SKILLS NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DO PROGRAMA DE CAPACITAÇÃO 4.0 DA UNIDADE EMBRAPII DO IFG

Abstract

The advancement of Industry 4.0 and the increasing complexity of the labor market have intensified the demand for professionals capable of integrating both technical and socio-emotional competencies. In this context, the development of soft skills is essential to foster adaptability, innovation, and collaborative performance among students in professional and technological education. This study analyzes the implementation of the soft skills methodology within the Capacitação 4.0 Program at the EMBRAPII Unit of the Federal Institute of Goiás (IFG), examining its contribution to participants’ training. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, including questionnaires and quantitative and qualitative analyses, such as descriptive statistics, content analysis, and reliability tests. The results indicate significant development in competencies such as communication, problem solving, creativity, and emotional intelligence, and highlight the effectiveness of active methodologies, gamification, and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in promoting student engagement. Students also recognized the impact of soft skills on their employability, reinforcing the importance of educational practices aligned with the demands of Industry 4.0. The study presents recommendations to improve the program and proposes an educational product to strengthen socio-emotional competencies in virtual learning environments.