As technology evolves systems, programs and practices change, making it critical for workers to refresh their skills and stay on top of the game. Nowadays people face fierce competition in their professional lives and it has become imperative to have professional certificates to push their career graph upwards. Whether you are an entry-level associate or an experienced IT manager, you always need a certificate to boost your career. Short-term courses are a great way to fill the gaps in your knowledge and give you a competitive edge when it comes to job promotions.

There are mainly two types of short term courses, Education based short term courses and Non-academic short term courses. Education based Short term courses consist of:

1. Professional Short Term Courses: Certificate course in fire and safety, Certificate course in Food and Nutrition, Certificate course in Office Management,  Diploma in journalism and mass communication, Certificate course or diploma in tourism and travel management, Certificate courses in Dress designing, Certificate Course in Automobile Technology, Certificate course in Yoga and fitness management, Certificate courses in photography

2. Short Term Courses For Teachers: Diploma in Student Psychology, Certificate course in Spoken English, Certificate course in English Communication Skills, Certificate course in Applied Mathematics, Certificate course in Guidance and Counselling, Certificate course in Library and Information Science.

3. Computer Education Based Short Term Courses: Diploma in C Language,  Computer Teacher Training Course (CTTC),  Diploma in Computer Application, Auto CADD 2000,  Certificate course in Special Effects and Animation, Certificate course in Animation, Certificate course in Web Design, Certificate course in Maya,  Courses on Talley,  DTP and Learning JAVA.

Things we need to consider before selecting any short term course is Term or Time Period to complete the course, Benefits of completing that course, Course fee and verification of the university.

Non-academic short term courses do not give any support to our educational qualification but help to improve our personality. These courses indirectly hold good effect on our lifestyle and help to improve our popularity. Such non-academic short term courses include Certificate course in Learning Classical Dance, certificate course in Learning Classical Music, Learning how to play musical instruments, Learning Drawing and Painting, Calligraphy. Courses in areas of self-development, such as leadership, workplace communication, and conflict resolution, can make you the ideal candidate for a higher role in your workplace. As an employer, these courses can help to effectively deal with employee issues and workplace relations. Skills such as these are easily transferable from workplace to workplace and are a great asset on the resume.

When it comes to the working professionals looking forward to getting better career opportunities, without giving a break, short-term courses make a good choice for them. There are lots of long-term benefits of pursuing a short-term course. Most of these courses are just 6-30 weeks long and have classes on weekends. This makes it easier for working professionals to attend these classes without hampering their routine. Such courses enhance capability and give good support to our present profession, as only a graduation degree is not enough in this competitive world. You have to be smart and skilled enough to meet the requirements of the industry!