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There are many new courses under each stream after graduation-Science, Arts, Commerce etc. You could either choose to go for Post-graduation programmes, or other short-term courses.

In this article, we will discuss different courses you could choose, after graduation.

Banking Courses after Graduation

Young graduates from any stream prefer a secured job in Banking, and hence take up coaching in Bank exams. Banking is that sector which never fails to provide jobs to the young graduates. Those, aware of the different Banking and financial activities and pro-active about performing the related functions in different ways have more scope of getting into Banking sector easily through certain exams.

Aspirants, apart from the Commerce stream, such as Arts, Business and Engineering also apply for jobs in Banking sector through different exams for desired positions such as Clerk, Officer, Specialist officer etc.

Here is the tabular representation of different Banking courses after graduation:

Short-Term Professional Courses

Graduates always look for courses which could get them the desired job in a short span of time. Courses are variant in industries such as Accounting, Analytics, Marketing, IT, Finance etc. These courses help you enhance the professional skills, hence enable you to go higher in the corporate world.

Courses in Accounting

Business Accounting & Taxation

Created with more focus on assisting you to become a professional accountant, it provides practical training in Accounting & Taxation. The course enables you to prepare yourself in setting a bright career as professionals in accounting and taxation. On completing this course, you could get a job with a good salary package (from 3-12 lacs per annum).

Tally

This is one of the most recommended courses related to accounting. Most Private companies accept candidates who complete this course, offering a good job.

Business Analytics

Regardless of the branch you are from- Finance, Operations, Sales-Marketing or Planning, you could take a course in Business Analytics. This course is related to finding ways, giving a meaning to the data available in any business. Certain tools and methods such as Data mining, pattern matching, Data visualisations and foretelling modeling to forecast and optimize the results, thus obtaining value from the data.

Data Visualization

The data visualization tools are used by the Business Intelligence software vendors. They either develop the technologies themselves or obtain from companies which specialize in visualization. The course related to data visualization is created in helping you understand as well as use the fundamental concepts and techniques by illustration to move from simple to complicated visualizations, also learn to blend them with interactive control panels.

Courses in Marketing

Digital Marketing

It has become quite essential to have the latest marketing tools and techniques in digital channels as well as Social media. Most functions in a business comprise digital platforms, hence everyone would demand basic knowledge and methods normally used in Digital Marketing. This course is presently one of the most economical and advantageous skills acquired.

Courses in IT

Big Data & Hadoop

This describes the huge amount of data for structured as well as unstructured. The Big Data & Hadoop course helps you to take better decisions and makes necessary strategic business moves. Hadoop, a software framework, is used for storing and processing Big Data. Being an OpenSource tool, you could use in Java, focusing on enhanced performance regarding the processing of data on clusters of commodity hardware.

Courses in Finance

Financial Modeling

This is a basic and highly desired skills in the finance industry. Finance Modeling is the art of creating a model to portray the financial statements and the analysis of the investment with MS Excel. On completion, you could create strong financial models, providing rigorous projections to evaluate a company from different perspectives such as Operations, Investment, Financing & Valuation.

Computer Courses after Graduation

Here, we will discuss some of the top computer courses you could take after Graduation.

In the present scenario, work is simplified by the use of the computer. Hence, you need to have basic skills in different programs. However, it is important that you assess your talents and take the right course for your bright career and desired job.

Web Designing

You may not be interested in the regular long-term course. If you wish to take a diversion in your career and add a new skill, go for something innovative and on-demand courses such as Web-designing. In this course, you can learn related programming languages such as HTML5, CSS, Java, JavaScript etc. Additional skills are Photoshop, Web-Hosting, SEO that help you to get jobs in Web development domain.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

In this digitalized world dominated by Social Media, SEO has a vital role to play, as it helps in making a website become the most viewed one. You could also take a course in PTP and get a job in top companies.

Advanced Diploma in Animations

For Game, Film & Visual Effects. If you can create magic in graphics or animation, this is the right course for you. Excelling in Animations could take you to a new world of opportunities even in the Film industry. So Gear up your skills and get going!

Conclusion

In this session, we discussed the different courses one could choose after Graduation, irrespective of the subject taken. I hope the session has been helpful in taking the right decision about the career.

WHAT YOU CAN DO AFTER B. COM.

Are you a graduate in Commerce? Confused about choosing how to go ahead- Higher studies or job?

We have the solution here. Let us help you out.

In this article we will discuss certain major options you could choose from after B.Com or any graduation course in Commerce.

On the verge of completing B.Com, you would have big plans ahead, as to what would you choose to do- just enjoying your vacations, try for a job or go for higher studies. It is obvious that your friends and relatives would surely inquire about your plans ahead. Is it not?

If you are not looking for a long term course, there are short term courses you could take up. If you wish to continue taking your Commerce interest ahead, you could choose some courses on Accounting. Here are some Finance related courses:

• M. Com.
• M.B.A (prefer to specialize in Finance/Banking)
• CA (Chartered Accountant)

Chartered Accountant

One of the most common choices made by students preferring a career in Accounting is Chartered Accountant. Aspirants looking for a career as Chartered Accountant will have to take exams, conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI. There would be 3 examinations- CPT, IPCC and Final CA.

Being a Commerce graduate, you would be eligible to directly attempt IPCC exam which comprises two groups. On clearing one of these groups, you have to register for articles with highly experienced CA’s for about 2.5 years.

Once you clear both groups of IPCC along with the completion of articles, you would be eligible to attempt the Final CA exam. The Final CA also has two groups. On clearing both the groups, you will be finally entitled as CA along with your name!!

Masters of Commerce (M.Com)

Are you a B.Com graduate? Yet confused about your next step? Think about taking up a Master’s degree in Commerce. M.Com is most common choice one could think of, when it comes to Post-graduation, especially if you are B.Com graduate.

This is a two-year programme, from a reputed university or institute, focusing on the study of Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Taxation, Marketing and Management, hence giving intuitions about each field.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA in Finance)

It is obvious you would be influenced by people and agree to take up the course suggested hence taking up the management line. Or, you could be someone who has a dream of being an entrepreneur and own a company. MBA is one such destination which would take you to your dreams. However, this course will have more value if you pursue it from a well reputed institute. You need to attempt CAT or similar exam, and the admission relies on the score in this exam. You could seek admission in any of the top business schools like IIM, you have a brighter career. MBA is a two-year programme wherein you can specialize in the desired field, more preferable Finance, if you are a Commerce graduate or completed B.Com.

How about an international career? If you have a dream to pursue higher studies abroad, there are certain courses you could choose from, on the completion of B.Com or any graduation programme in Commerce.

Let’s take your career to new heights!

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

This is one of the most prestigious career options for those looking for a better career abroad. CMA is a course by Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA. The content covered is analysed by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA). You need to pass two exams so as to become a certified CMA. This course verifies your professional skill in financial planning, analysis, control, support in decision making and professional standards, thus preparing you to be the right employee to the chosen company or companies.

Certified Public Accounting (CPA)

This is the highest standard of competency in Accountancy stream around the world. The exam is conducted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the largest accounting body in the world. This course is having the same significance as the CA in India. Besides the qualification in CA, CPA provides the knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, US, IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS), Federal taxation and Business Laws, US. CPA, hence, holds a great advantage while working with the US based Financial companies or even the Indian firms which work for the US clients. CPA comprises 4 exams, which you could complete in less than a year’s time. It would be an added advantage in your career if it is taken up CPA after completing CA, M.Com, CS, MBA (Finance) or ICWA.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

This is the drastically growing international accountancy organisation in the world, having 162000 members and 428000 students across 173 countries. If you are qualified with ACCA, you could have highly successful careers in Accounting, Banking, Management and Consulting, and hence you could get yourself to senior roles. Although it is similar to CA in India, ACCA offers advanced knowledge about the UK GAAP, IFRS and laws, which takes ACCA to a higher level of significance when compared to CA. To be certified in ACCA, you are required to clear 14 papers, which would be less in certain cases of exemptions.

Besides the post-graduation programmes, you could take up some short-term courses. Let us look at some of the most chosen short-term courses.

Short-term Courses after B.Com

In the present scenario, a work is reduced to time-span of less than an hour. Thanks to the digitalisation and computerisation. You can get your work done easily and thus save time. Graduates look for the best short-term course that get them a job with a good pay. If you are focusing on Accounting, you could take a Certified course in Tally ERP. On completion of this course you could get jobs in Banks, non-banking financial companies, or any top private companies in the Accounting domain.

It is not mandatory that you must concentrate only on Commerce related subjects. if you wish to come out of Accounting and Commerce related subjects, but have a passion for IT- Web designing/development, Digital Marketing etc., you could take up one of these courses:

Web Designing, Graphic Designing, UI/UX Front-end Developer

These courses are on trend. Every youngster would have a passion for something creative. If you are looking for a career where you could do things ‘Out-of-the-box’, this course will surely be quite helpful in getting a handsome pay in your hand! Are you a ‘code-juggler’ who loves to create new things with programming codes, Get your gears on and learn new programming languages such as HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Photoshop designing, Graphic Designing, AngularJS, JQuery, JavaScript etc.

Software Test Engineer/QA Engineer, Quality Assurance

Have you ever thought of being an IT professional? Here is a golden opportunity to step into IT. You could choose to be a QA or a Test Engineer, or get certified in Quality Assurance and you would be snatched by top IT companies. You could take up the most demanding Testing course in the IT industry.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)/Search Engine Marketing (SEM)/Digital Marketing

There are tons of websites being launched each day. If you are a ‘Digital guy’, get yourself on top in Digital Marketing. SEO experts are on high demand. There are many multimedia institutes giving training on Digital Marketing. You could be a Digital Marketing expert and thus take it as a self-employment.

Conclusion

This session covered topics on different career options after graduation in Commerce or B.Com, to be specific.

Hope the article is helpful in choosing the right career.

Over the last few years, students who pass out 12th, prefer to join ITI. They find a good career through these courses. These courses provide more scope in technical fields like hardware support and similar jobs in Public Sector.

In this session, we will discuss the different aspects of ITI.

What is ITI?

ITI or the Industrial Training Institutes and Industrial Training Centres are the centres providing technical training, established under the Ministry of Labour, Union Government of India.

The ITIs are the organisations run by the government, while the ITCs are run by private organisations. Both provide technical training provided after your school education. In 2002, 1800 ITIs provided 373000 training locations and 2850 ITCs with 305000 locations.

You could choose the desired specialisation from the following:

• Mechanical
• Electronics
• Computer
• Fitter
• Welder

ITI releases the application forms for different courses during the month of July. Candidates must clear the entrance exam to get the admission for the course. ITI courses are of two types- Engineering and Non-Engineering.

Candidates belonging to the age category of 14-40 years can apply for ITI courses. Let us discuss the ITI courses after class 12

ITI Courses after 12th

Aspirants looking for jobs after 12th could take up exclusive ITI courses. These courses help them upgrade the industry-set skills, thereby get the desired job in the specialised fields. ITI courses aim to encourage the aspirants to set small-scale businesses, creating more job opportunities.

There is another advantage of these courses for the class 12 students- these job oriented, industry-specific courses can be completed at affordable fees, which is a stepping stone to an early job in a student’s career.

Here is the tabular representation for the ITI courses after 12th:

Each course have a duration of 6 months and would last up to 2 years, based on the syllabus set by ITI or the rules of DGET (Directorate General of Employment & Training). Duration of ITI courses under Engineering is more than those under non-engineering.

After the completion of the course and the training, candidates will have to take the AITT or the All India Trade Test, which includes practical as well as the theoretical exam. Candidates passing the exam would be awarded NTC (National Trade Certificate) and would be qualified to get a job in the desired field.

If you are interested in studying further, you could pursue Diploma courses in Engineering, Science, Arts & Commerce. Diploma courses with ITI certification could help you find better jobs.

ITI courses are not only for class 12 students but also for students of class 10. Let us look at the ITI courses suitable for class 10th students.

ITI Courses After 10th

Most students go through a tough time choosing the right subject for their career. ITI courses help them get a career with great job opportunities in the early stage.

Let us look at the top ITI courses for the students after completing 10th.

ITI in Instrument Mechanic

A 2-year course, comprising both practical and theory classes. On the completion, students get placed in the role of Machine mechanic, Assistant Mechanic, Instrument technician, and Instrumentation Technician

ITI in Sheet Metal Worker

Related to the industry of building development. There are many aspects covered in this course, such as cooling channel frameworks, siding, rooftops. Hence, you find jobs in construction companies

ITI in Tool & Die Making

One of the unique courses with a duration of 3 years, with aspects of metal working skills, hot-working of metals, surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, engineering drawing etc.

ITI in Radio & TV Mechanic

Many job opportunities open for students after completing this course, such as the television and radio manufacturing companies and upgrading firms apart from government endeavors. You could also consider self-employment.

ITI in Mechanic Medical Electronics

Specialising in this field could find a better career with B.E or a Diploma in Medical Electronics. After completion, you can find jobs as Biomedical equipment technician, Equipment Repairer, Network specialist etc.

ITI in Laboratory Assistant of Chemical Plant

A reputed position in chemical plants with a high salary. Duration of the course is 2 years, wherein you learn in both practical and theoretical ways. You could find high-profile jobs such as Research Associate, R&D Associate and Lab Analyst

ITI in Horticulture

Related to agriculture plant cultivation. Aspects of techniques in the fruit and vegetable cultivation. You will also learn about soil fertility and its management

ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical)

A two-year course, wherein you get a good hold on the basic concepts of the draughtsman. You could get jobs as Junior Technical Assistant, Autocad Draughtsman, draughtsman piping and Structural Draughtsman

ITI in Building Maintenance

The course involves repairing and maintaining residential buildings with aspects such as painting, roofing, installation, and drywall. Job opportunities in commercial complexes as multi-skilled operative and maintenance assistant

ITI in Architectural Assistant

Equals the professional course, wherein most work revolves around drawing and engineering tasks, and the job nature comprises interior designing, site supervising and architectural technician

Conclusion

In this session, we discussed the various ITI courses for students of class 10 and 12 and the various job opportunities under each specialisation. Hope you find this session helpful. Choose the right career.