5 Short Courses You Should Pursue As You Advance In Your Career

Advancing in your career will not take a day but it is something you will do in your life time. You need to add more knowledge and skills if you are to grow. Short courses are the best way to advance career wise. That said, said here are in demand short courses that you should pursue to get ahead.

Top Short Courses To Pursue If You Are In This Profession

1. Accounting professionals

While we featured this in the previous article, I thought it wise we look at it in greater depth. If you are in Accounting, most jobs will demand that you have CPA qualifications with most needing up to section 6 or otherwise known as CPA (K). An alternative to this would be ACCA. You can also pursue an Accounting Technicians Certificate; this is more basic and enables one carryout basic accounting functions.

There are also other jobs that will require job seekers to have certifications in various Accounting package, including Sage, Quickbooks, Pastel, etc. Being a member of ICPAK will also come in handy, especially in government jobs. And depending on the industry you are in, you might want to take up a different course to help you fit in.

2. Procurement Professionals

Now, for you to rise in ranks as a Procurement professional and work in top employers across the country, you will need to have post graduate qualifications. A Degree or Diploma will not be enough.

For starters, the CIPS certification is becoming a requirement in most jobs. Some jobs will also require that you are a full member of KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management) and possess working knowledge of SAP software and ERP. This will always be an added advantage giving you a head start in any job.

3. IT Professionals

With IT professionals, the courses are extensive and we could not mention enough. However, there is the usual CISCO and Microsoft required certifications that include CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, MCITP, MCTS and MCSA, or the CompTIA certifications that include A+, Linux, etc., VMware courses, Citrix or Project Management courses. The paths of an IT professional will vary on what area of specialization they are headed.

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