The document discusses software skills that are important for civil engineers to develop. It begins by stating that basic skills are needed in civil engineering and there is a need to develop additional skills. It then defines what software skills are and lists some common software used in industry, including MS Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, and STAAD Pro. For each software, it provides examples of how it is used in civil engineering for tasks like modeling, drafting, analysis, and documentation. It emphasizes that software skills are crucial for engineers to effectively perform their jobs and advance their careers.