With the advent of new policies in the education system, everyone is keen to know about various other career options available. Also, other academic courses have reached their saturation point so there is a lesser chance of getting employed.
These courses are also termed as “vocational courses”. Here the student gets a type of education which is based on the type of industry they plan to work in. The career focuses on 3 main aspects, namely academic, employability, and technical skills. These courses not only give theoretical knowledge but also enhance the skills through hands-on experience in the work sector.
After 10th class, every student is confused about choosing the right option. Career counseling can help confused students. But there is a list of professional courses are available. Students can also do short-term courses and get jobs. Students can choose polytechnic courses which help them to start their own business.
The courses have gained their popularity in this decade and the graph is yet to rise. Previously the parents and peer focused on getting into good, reputed university but now the concept of professional courses have been taken up by a large number of aspirants. This has resulted in a more experienced workforce in the industries.
How to choose the best professional course?
Choosing a career is a tedious job. This requires a proper plan and judgment by the candidate. The student should sit and jot down a few points mentioned below.
- Be clear on your interests and priorities
For instance, some students are interested in organization and management whereas some want to work in manufacturing. They are two very different subjects and cannot be studied without interest. Priorities should focus on the various factors like financial status, surrounding, and support. Writing it all down will help you realize whether you want to pursue higher education or lookout for a job.
- Know your field
With the help of the internet browse various platforms and gather information about the subject and course. Note down attributes like:
- Type and duration of education
You should know how many years does it take to complete the course. For example, a degree might take 3 to 4 years whereas a diploma/ certificate takes 1 to 2 years.
- Curriculum
You should be well aware of the subjects are going to study during the course.
Major and minors should be enlisted beforehand.
- Average fees
Annual or semester wise fees should be calculated to avoid future problems. Along with this, you should also know about any scholarship availability for the program.
- Career prospects
It is better to know about the jobs available in the sector and the average salary in the field.
Half of the work is completed until this step.
- Based on the description of your interest and other above-mentioned factors start researching available courses and shortlist the most suitable one.
- After shortlisting the program, talk to someone in the field. In case you do not know about the required personnel you can talk to a counselor. These experienced people have more information as well as experience.
- The last step is the selection of the institute you want to go to. This might take time as you have to search for the entry requirements, seat availability, and cost for each place. It is better to visit the official site for authentic information.
Professional courses admissions
Generally, merit is the criteria of selection but this may vary for some institutes. Consult the college website to get a brochure to get full information. You should also check the eligibility of the course you are applying to.
List of Professional Diploma/Certificate Courses in India
There are a lot of courses available today. You can browse through each of the courses and select wisely.
Mentioned below are few courses after the 10th
| COURSE | DURATION | ADMISSION PROCEDURE | JOB |
| Industrial training course (ITI) | 1-3 years | AITT entrance exam | Teacher, electrician, Welder, Mechanic |
| Digital marketing certificate course | 3-6 months | Content writer, digital marketing managers | |
| Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant ( DNCA) | 1-2 years | Entrance test or in some cases direct admission | Nurse, assistant in a hospital, compounder |
| Diploma in rural healthcare | 1 year | Merit/entrance exam | Emergency nurse, community health nurse, infection control nurse, nursing in-charge |
| Certificate in General Duty Assistant | 2-6 months | Assisting nurses and doctors, maintaining the cleanliness of wards, ensuring work safety, bio-waste disposal | |
| Diploma in Construction Management | 1 year | More than 33% in class 10th exams | Electrician, siding installer , maintenance welder |
Professional Courses after 12th
| Course | Duration | Admission procedure | Jobs |
| Diploma in Hotel Management | 3 years | AIMA UGATAIHMCT WATBVP CETDTE HMCTJET Entrance exam | Hotel manager, hotel administration management, tourism industry, front office manager |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 years | More than 50% in higher secondary education | Laboratory staff, laboratory technician, data entry operator, medical writer |
| Diploma in X- ray Technician | 2 years | Merit | X ray technician, radiologist assistant, teacher |
| Diploma in Gemology | 2 months to 1 year | Changes as per program | Diamond grader, sales personnel, gem polisher, gemologist, graphics operator |
| Diploma in photography | 1 year | Merit | Photo journalist, wildlife photographer, portrait photographer, forensic photographer |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 year | Merit | Consultants, researcher, therapeutic dietician, sports nutritionist, trainer |
List of Professional Degree courses in India
There are various degree courses also available if the students want to study various subjects and broaden their horizons.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Jobs |
| Bachelor of Optometry | 4 years | Physics maths and chemistry in 12th standard | Govt/Pvt Optometry Clinics, Hospitals, Orthoptic Optic Manufacturing Stations, etc. |
| B.A. in fashion and textile Design | 4 years | Merit | Designer, a technician in the textile industry |
| Bachelor of Visual Communication | 3 years | Minimum aggregate score of 50% in 12th | Film industry, web series, Advertising and marketing industry, PR Firms , Visual design and Production Exhibitions |
| B.Sc. in Physiology | 3 years | Direct admission or entrance exam | Jobs are in biomedical companies, hospitals and clinics |
| B.Sc. in Animation | 3 years | Merit based | Animator, Flash Animator, Art Director, Film and Video Editor , Video Game Designer |
| Bachelor in Vocation in Software Development | 3 years | Aggregate of 55% | Application developer, Graphic Designer, Website developer, software tester |
These are only a few courses which are available after 10th and 12th. Professional courses are the gateway to get jobs in the concerned sector. The duration and fees of the course in less as compared to other degree programs.
Students should select the course which is most suitable according to their priorities.
