5 Steps to Spot the Training Course You Need in Your Career Right Now

5 Steps to Spot the Training Course You Need in Your Career Right Now
By regionaleducationalinstitute | January 21, 2020

Completing a training program is one of the best decisions you can make if you are looking to jumpstart your career or change your line of work.

The right professional courses in Abu Dhabi can give you the edge you need if you are applying for your first job or want to experience career advancement. The certificates you acquire are pieces of evidence that you are motivated to develop more skills and update your knowledge.

The time and money you invest in your training courses also demonstrate the fact that you are committed to your chosen profession and ready to take on more responsibilities and a higher-level role.

However, not all training courses are the same. Some are more helpful for your career than others. As such, you can’t just sign up for any program that you find interesting or the most popular at the moment.

If you want to be sure you will enroll in the right training program at this particular stage in your career and avoid wasting time and money at the same time, follow these tips:

1. Be clear about why you want to take up a training course

There are several reasons for your need to study, and each one can be as valid as the next. It could be to boost your portfolio, facilitate career advancement or change, or support your aim to acquire a particular license.

You can narrow down your choices effectively by knowing what you want to get out of the training program.

For instance, if you want to add to your list of qualifications a CISCO career certification, you have to complete a CCNA training course. These programs provide learners the skills and knowledge they need to pass a CISCO certification exam.

When you understand your goal and the outcome you want to achieve through study, you will have an easier time selecting the right course and a suitable training provider.

2. Seek advice

If you have several goals for wanting to study again and you are having difficulty zeroing in on the most important one, don’t hesitate to get help from others.

Talk to your manager, co-worker, or an acquaintance already in the position that you are aiming for. Try reaching out to influencers or people in your industry that you admire. As long as you speak with them properly personally or by email, you will likely get a response from them.

Find out what qualifications these people have and where these took them. Additionally, ask them for any advice they can give you that will help you navigate your career path. With their input, you can select a training course that will be the most beneficial for your career.

3. Look into your possible choices

Once you are clear on the study area, you have to get as many details as you can about your preferred course.

Different providers usually offer programs with the same course title. However, keep in mind that there will be variations in the way these will be delivered and sometimes, with the content, as well.

To know if the course you choose is the most suitable for you at this stage in your career, find out when, where, and how it is delivered.

If you are currently working, you have to pick a program that allows for flexibility, one that you can take part time or for a number of hours every week, at home or in a classroom, wherever it is more convenient for you.

Know what specific job skills you will develop during the course, too. Also, get some details about the resources and materials that you will use and the instructor or trainer who will handle the program.

Lastly, find out if the course is accredited and by which accrediting body. In doing so, you will be sure you will have a certificate that is recognized and one worth stating in your resume and including in your portfolio.

4. Find out if the course can be customized according to your needs

If you want to get the most from the training program you will take, ask the provider what kind of customized services or add-ons they can offer.

For instance, blended learning is a studying methodology that is highly recommended today. This method gives learners opportunities to follow up on their standard studies with additional resources, such as online reading materials and self-paced videos.

With blended learning, you will be able to apply your newly-acquired skills, even if you don’t have any opportunities to do it in the office. It is a method that can help support and reinforce the lessons you already completed.

If you want to take advantage of this learning methodology, find out beforehand if the provider offers this option in their program or if they can add it per your request.

5. Check the fees and payment options and terms

Whether you are currently employed or between jobs, it would still be wise to avoid spending too much money on your further studies, no matter how beneficial a certain course is.

Regardless of where you are in your career, choose a course that is reasonably priced. As much as possible, avoid picking one that is too expensive that you have to take out a loan or max out your credit card to pay for it.

Additionally, look into the payment terms and options. Find out if the training provider offers installments so that you won’t be too hard up to pay the full fee.

In case there is an installment plan, check if the interest is reasonable. If not, you will be better off paying the course fee in full upfront if you have the means to do so.

 

A training program can help make or break your career. If you want to be sure you are signing up for the right one at this stage of your life, follow the steps shared above.

Know more about the different training programs we offer at REI by visiting the Courses page on our website.

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