The benefits of a Short Course

“The goal of any course is to change an empty mind into an open mind”

 

A short course could help you to:

 

  • Switch to a new career 

If you are longing to change jobs or try a new line of employment, then a short course could be the way in you are looking for. If you acquire new knowledge of your chosen industry and prove to potential employers that you have an interest in what they do, it could make all the difference. Short courses show current and potential employers you are motivated, keen to learn and sharp.

  • Test a career

Gaining an insight into the type of knowledge required for a particular industry or field can save you the time and money of studying a full-time degree. Some course providers allow you to study individual course units at a time. This gives you not only specific knowledge but also an insight into the nature of the whole qualification without having to make a three-year commitment.

  • Improve your outlook

By learning new things, you can feel better about yourself and your environment.

  • Improve your social life

One of the benefits of learning that is often overlooked is the social aspect. When you enrol on a course, workshop or class, you will meet a whole raft of new faces from all walks of life. How much you interact and follow up new paths of friendship is up to you, but it will put you in touch with like-minded individuals.

  • Improve your mind

Our brains are designed to take in new information and learn new skills, so it only seems fair to give it a proper workout! By trying new things and taking in new and exciting stimulus, you can add real depth to your life – and give that grey matter something to ponder over.

 

Unique benefits of short courses

 

  • Flexibility 

The flexibility of short courses means that you can learn at your own pace and work it into your current lifestyle so that you can learn online, in class, over the weekend, at night, during the day, at home with attendance, either part time or full time. You will not necessarily achieve a recognised qualification; however the fun environment of short courses will lead you to possible recognition of prior learning and give you an advantage if you choose to pursue other educational opportunities. Many of the institutions will also provide career counsellors that can assist students in further developing themselves and provide guidance on which courses could also be beneficial to you.

  • Cost

Compared to other qualifications, short courses are relatively cheap. Short courses can give you the opportunity to update your skill set in only a fraction of the time and cost.

  • Career enhancers

Short courses are a great way to fill the gaps in your knowledge and give you a competitive edge when it comes to job promotions. As technology evolves systems, programs and practices change, making it critical for workers to refresh their skills and stay on top of the game.

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 you 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 your resume.

Starting off small can also give you a foundation to continue building your skills upon. Many short courses can be accredited if your situation requires you to further your qualifications. Short courses can be the ideal way to gain the skills you need at this stage, and are also an easy transition into Certificate I courses.

Some short courses, called bridging units or preparatory units, can also help you if you need to brush up on some knowledge for tertiary study and prepare you for the work level and study skills that are expected.

  • Turn hobbies into something more

If you have always wanted to turn your interests into a hobby or even if you wanted to find a hobby you are interested in, short courses can be a great way to start out. Studying anything from home gardening to life drawing can be a fun way to get you off the couch and learn new skills and knowledge.

  • Entrepreneurs

Short courses can also benefit those who work for themselves and are self employed. Working every day on the same tasks, small business owners run the risk of their ideas getting tired, their minds uninspired. A short course, which may offer new ideas and skills, can really fire up the mind and inspire greater business success.