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Professional Development Courses (PDCs) are designed to enrich the knowledge, further the education and boost the career prospects of working professionals. Short courses are an option if their job requires an additional skill that they may not have acquired through their former education or work experience. For example, someone might be working at a bank after obtaining a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance. However, they may be required to employ managerial methods in their work to increase work efficiency and general morale. In this case, they could take a short course in Management to help them do…

Some students struggle with the idea of committing years of their lives to gain the necessary knowledge and paperwork they need to be able to qualify for a specific job. Many consider the sacrifice worthwhile, to improve their chances of acquiring a well-paying and fruitful future career. However, for others that have restraints, either financially, physically or educationally, and are unable to follow a Bachelor, Master’s or Doctoral degree, Professional Development Courses and MOOCs are a godsend! Although Professional Development Courses (otherwise known as Professional Short Courses, or just Short Courses) are offered by many universities around the world,…

Unicaf, in partnership with the University of California: Riverside Extension, offers 7 professional development courses to its students! The courses all range between 4 and 8 weeks, and cover a wide array of subjects, so anyone will surely find an interest! The 7 Professional Development Courses that are offered by UCR are: Psychology: Understanding your Emotions and Improving your Social Skills (4 Weeks)Hospitality Management: New Trends Affecting the Hotel Sector and Their Implications in Your Career (7 Weeks)Human Resources: Hiring and Managing Talent in the 21st Century (4 Weeks)Project Management: Foundations for Success (4 Weeks)Marketing Management (6 Weeks)Organizational Leadership: Success…

Unicaf Professional Development short courses for working professionals The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives has been devastating. No matter where you are, the higher unemployment will go hand in hand with an increase in government debt. This will limit government relief for those out of work. Companies will need to reduce fixed costs. This in turn will “force” out-of-work people to accept lower starting salaries. This new reality will require you to find ways to improve your employability prospects. More and more job seekers will need to pursue advanced degrees and attend professional short courses to…

In a highly competitive world like today, everyone is expected to keep up with the latest innovations and trends. No longer can someone just finish their education and lean back like in the days gone by. While this might be perceived as a challenge by some, it actually lets people constantly evolve and opens up opportunities that have never existed before. This new reality requires a flexible learning approach. While it is imperative to receive an excellent education to start any career, one must continue to update their knowledge throughout life. This is where specialised short courses can help. While…