Jagpreet
28 October, 2022
“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and ease at death”
– Albert Einstein
Are you looking for opportunities to give an edge to your career while you are working a 9 to 5 job? Or are you looking for a promotion? Or maybe a salary hike? If yes, then we bring to you a blog to answer (if not all) most of your questions about how you can achieve what you aspire for. With the advent of revolutionary technology, education has significantly evolved and Open and Distance Learning mode has not just come into picture but has gained popularity in the education realm. To begin with, we need to understand what the term really is and how it can help you evolve.
You must have heard of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) before. It is that mode of education where teachers and learners are not present at one place. Tech-enabled resources offer open and flexible access to education to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. You can learn wherever you are. Be it on the top of the hills, in the car while you are stuck in traffic, in the metro, or anywhere else. You can learn according to your learning speed, be a fast rabbit or a wise turtle it is your choice. In this mode, the students become solely responsible for their education. The “How” part of our question is answered here. Now let’s move on to “Why ODL is important!”
Now that you have got answers to many of your questions, let’s dive into the next part that will provide you some light in the darkness. “Which course should I opt for?” this is among the top questions for the students. And we are here to address that.
An MBA will give an insider look at how a business runs and allows you to have a cross-functional view of learning business skills and tools necessary. One can pursue an MBA in the specialisation of his/her interest like computer and information systems management, financial management, marketing management, and human resources management. After pursuing this course, you can see yourself in a managerial position. As an MBA graduate, you can expect a salary between INR 2,00,000 to INR 14,00,000 per annum as a fresher.
There is a rise in demand in commerce and it is believed to propel. According to Payscale.com the Average base salary for an M.Com graduate is INR 3,80,000. You can choose from multiple specialisations available in it like Business Management, M.Com in Financial Management, M.Com in Finance, etc. Your job roles can be Accounts Assistant, Stock Broker, Business Analyst, Management Consultant, Auditor, Chief Information Officer and others. Both public and private sectors are looking to hire commerce graduates.
A programme for those who want to learn and upgrade their skills in communication, journalism and allied fields and which provides you a wide range of opportunities. After Completion of the Course, you can build your career as a Content writer, Staff writer, News producer, News Editor, Freelance Writer, Copywriter, Social Media Planner, and Content Manager. As per payscale.com, your salary as a copywriter can easily go up to INR 7,19,000 per annum.
Digital Marketing is today among the most popular career fields. According to the popular networking site LinkedIn, the role of “Digital Marketing Specialist” is among the top 10 most in-demand jobs. The domain is expected to have 860,000 new job openings. With so many job opportunities and a versatile number of options to choose from, digital marketing promises a bright future. You can choose from multifaceted skills like SEO, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Design Essentials, and/or e-Commerce. The top institute to provide Digital Marketing distance courses is NMIMS.
It is an interdisciplinary field that deals with vast volumes of data using modern tools and techniques to find unseen patterns, derive meaningful information, and make business decisions. According to the Times of India, the Indian analytics industry is predicted to escalate to USD 98 billion by 2025 and nearly USD 119 billion by 2026. The different job roles a data science graduate can go for are Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Database Administrator, and Analytics Manager. The salary range for data scientists is between INR 4,80,000 to INR 26,00,000 according to ambitionbox.com.
Machine learning is part of artificial intelligence. It is a development of the Computer system which mimics a human brain and learns and grows after they are introduced to scenarios in the form of data. Artificial intelligence came out to be the third most in-demand job according to naurkri.com. An Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer can easily earn up to INR 6,00,00 to INR 12,00,000 as a starting salary.
As the name suggests, it is the strategies and technologies used by companies to analyse data and business information. In this field, you will be able to show valuable insights of the data to achieve faster analysis, intuitive dashboards, increased organisational efficiency, data-driven business decisions, improved customer experience, and improved employee satisfaction. It is valued at USD 20.516 billion and now, experts expect that it will reach USD 40.50 billion by 2026 according to the Times of India. Additionally, It was referred to as a “Fuel” to drive businesses.
Project Management has captured the interest of employers because it allows you to achieve all project goals within the given constraints. In this course, you will learn about the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of the project. With 10 or more years of experience, anyone can move up the corporate ladder to senior management positions or eventually become the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a company. According to Economic Times, India will require 70 lakh, new project managers, in the next 10 years.
The protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats is known as Cybersecurity. Gartner.com has predicted that by 2025, 60% of organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a primary determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.9% from 2022 to 2027 according to marketsandmarkets.com.
It is a collective process involved in creating software programs. Python, SQL and Java are the most advertised software skills according to Indeed. Full stack developers are dominating the industry and salaries for these roles in India range between ₹ 2.2 Lakhs to ₹ 12.9 Lakhs for freshers. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Google and others look for the right talent at all times irrespective of age and experience, all that is required is skills.
If you don’t know when is the right time to opt for ODL Courses to upgrade your career, the answer is NOW! Now is the right time to bring change in you, your situations and your career. As Winston Churchill said:
“To Improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
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