Short term courses after School?

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There are two ways to develop a career. While some study a lot before they start earning, others study a little lesser, start earning and build upon a career. There are a number of professional courses which are short termed in nature and have higher prospectus of employment considering the market situation. Such courses are particularly important for Tier 3 and Tier 4 Indian cities where employment opportunities are yet to come at the level of their metropolitan counterparts. Today we will see some areas where you can pursue short termed courses and create a cornerstone to build a career.

Sales and Marketing courses

As the incomes are increasing, so are the expenses and buying power of Indian consumers. With new companies and ventures setting up each day, the need for marketing and selling is like never before. This begets a huge demand of marketing and sales professionals. Job portals like Naukri and Monster are full of marketing and sales' openings for freshers. A diploma in sales and marketing acquaints you with the fundamental principles of direct selling, personal selling and networking. Through a diploma in sales, you can also build on communication skills, domain based knowledge and self confidence.

Following a short term diploma in Marketing or sales, you can try your luck in industries like FMCG, BFSI, Telecom, Insurance, hospitality, Education and Pharmaceuticals. Even working professionals working in sales teams of any organisation (selling anything from paper to planes) can pursue a certificate course in Sales and leverage it for an increment or a better job opportunity.

Retail Certificate Courses

Few years ago, words like Zara, D&C and Louis Vitton were unheard in India. Today, the Indian retail sector is spiralling upwards with more and more brands coming to Indian shelves. The demand at every level from sales executives and store managers to manufacturers and distributors is increasing. Considering the present power and future potential of retail, colleges and universities are providing degrees diplomas and short term certificate courses in Retail Sector. A short term course in retail will make you well versed with the fundamentals of retail industry, business cycle, trends, tastes and preferences and of course, customer management and selling skills customized with retail industry.

This course can usually be pursued after class 12th with or without graduation and is sufficient to get you an entry level job in the retail industry. Some options where once can look up for working after are export houses, Retail Giants, Single brand stores, Textile Mills, shopping complexes, Mega Marts and thousands of opportunities in unorganised retail sector. Always remember that the demand will cease only if people stop buying or selling things, which is impossible.

Diploma course in Financial Management

Ideally opted after school by students from commerce background, Financial Management courses are bull's eyed short term courses that help generate easier employment opportunities. Using such skills you can build your managerial competencies in domains of Finance, commercial operations and accounts.

An ideal Financial Management diploma can be from around 8 to 12 months in duration. It's curriculum also includes all legal information like companies act, GAAP principles, employment rules and an internship with job opportunities. The scope of a Diploma in Financial Planning is in Banks, insurance companies and stock markets. The start may be humble but there is no looking back once you gather expertise with experience.

English Language courses

While some might question the viability of an English course in availing a job opportunity, there have been umpteen instances when candidates with good communication skills and confidence have been preferred over others. English language courses are available at various levels depending on one's fluency and comfort with the language. While a foundation course tells you the basics of language with cultural and social etiquettes, an intermediate course includes grammar and sentences focusing on developing your interpersonal communication skills. Then for people already with these skills, there are advance level courses which include subtle communication skills like descriptive and narrative courses, occasions and events description and group communication skills. The duration of these courses vary from three weeks to two months depending on level of seniority.

One pioneer institute that has been providing these and many more courses is IndiaCan. A joint Venture between two Educational giants, IndiaCan is a provider of employment specific vocational courses. To know more of IndiaCan, CLICK HERE

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