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3 Short Courses You Should Take This September

By Ruoro Kairu 

What measures do you take to grow in your career?

What challenges have you faced so far?

With more professionals joining the job market, there are fewer available positions left. However, employers are always on the look for talented professionals who possess the required skills and can succeed in a given position.

Then, how do you ensure the employer hires you and not the other hundred professionals who’ve applied for the same position?

From an employer’s point of view, their focus is on the skills you’re bringing on board.

Yes, there are many accountants, but what makes you stand out?

Merely saying “I feel I am best suited for the position, and given the opportunity, I will give my best.” does not showcase any value to the employer.

To have a competitive edge in the job market, you need to have the skills and practical experience that employers are looking for.

So, what are these skills that employers are looking for, and how can you gain them?

Short courses are a great way to build on the practical skills needed in your field. Short courses are uniquely structured to cater to a particular need or skill. This ensures you have as much exposure to the skill as possible.

Are short skills for everyone?

You may be asking if you’re suited to take a short skill. The short answer is yes, anyone can take up a short course, especially if;

  • You’re looking to build practical skills in your profession
  • You have limited time and resources
  • You’re after a promotion or career growth
  • You’re interested in a field of study, other than what you learned in university
  • You’re eyeing supervisory and management roles
  • What are some of the short courses you can pursue this September?

1. Speak With Confidence Training

Have you ever been to an interview or meeting and you couldn’t gather up the courage to speak up? Do you often have a hard time linking what you mean to say and what you actually end up saying?

Then this training is for you.

This short course will help you build your confidence when you’re making a presentation, attending an interview, a social gathering, and any formal or informal situation.

This short course takes seven weeks.

Click here to learn more about the Speak With Confidence Training.

2. Project Management Training

Before you’re given a project to run by an NGO, the government, or your current organization, you first must show your competence through experience or relevant skills required.

The Project Management Training focuses on how to successfully run a project from the planning stage, through the execution, and finally, the completion of the project.

This practical training takes five days and you can register here.

3. Digital Marketing Training

Digital marketing is amongst the most competitive skills in today’s market. Every organization is trying to market their products and services and grow their consumer base.

With practical digital marketing skills, you’ll appeal to employers across the board.

Developing these skills will enable you to work in almost any sector in the job market.

This training runs for three full days. Click here for more information on the upcoming Digital Marketing Training.

Ultimately, the short courses you take should be geared towards enriching your practical skills. The above trainings will help you focus on growing your career and climbing the corporate ladder.

What short course do you feel will help you advance your career?