We have known people who have acquired their Ph. D’s & double Ph. D’s from across universities. It was a revered thing back then, you know. I’m talking 60’s through the 80’s. People were held in great esteem, sometimes being conferred honorary titles! Educated people are regarded highly even today. But education system per say, has changed. With changing times, we need to adopt and as more and more people recognised this, it paved way for newer, more specific courses and careers.
So your typical Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology honours degrees at the UG & PG level is giving way to more specific, targeted field of study. And why not, the cut-throat economy of today demands specialists, experts in their own fields with full technical & domain knowledge. Every company is looking at cost-saving methods, so they want somebody with full knowledge, who can be their one source contact to resolve all problems. Nobody wants to invest in multiple people to do the same job. It’s true!
Besides, the immense talent scarcity industry faces today requires out-of-the-box thinking, decoding issues related to employability skills access, affordability and accreditation – a kind of Blue Ocean Strategy to look at the demographic dividend from a whole new perspective.
So here we have compiled a few professional courses that have a huge demand in the industry right now and seem to have a very bright future ahead. Being a specialist in any of these can be an advantage for you: you could of course specialise in any of the branches of your choice in these fields based on your attributes.
Engineering:
It covers a whole range of disciplines-anything from rockets to mobile phones and even hip replacements! Engineering is not just about ‘fixing things’, it’s about understanding why and how things work. As an engineer, you will be involved in all aspects of designing, building and testing new technologies and products. Creativity and problem solving are at the heart of every engineering industry.
Besides this, you should consider Engineering for the money, prestige, flexibility & choice, intellectual development, challenge and creativity that it offers!
Architecture:
The art & science of designing buildings and other physical structures is Architecture. It is not only about the exterior and interior of a building, it’s about creating an environment as a whole. Architects are inventors, merging passion into profession. You need to be a hand-on person and work on the real life problems of building something functional, which at the same time needs to be arty and environment friendly. To be successful in this career, you should love projects, have lots of opinions & preferences, should have a passion – for people, space, environment and be inspired throughout!
The pay is of course, very rewarding. But more than that you need not be an expert at Maths! These days, there are various specialisations - Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Building Information Modelling, Community Design, Urban Planning and Design, Economic & international Development, Environmental and Land Use Planning, GIS and Spatial Analysis, Historic Preservation.
Polytechnic:
Traditionally, Polytechnic is an institution that offers education in many arts and sciences at the diploma level. Since most of them offer education to improve the practical and technical skills of students, they have a clear vocational orientation. In India, polytechnics are set up and run by the State governments or are private institutions with varying degrees of government aid, offering diploma and certificate courses that can be done after Class 10.
There is a huge demand for IT services and computer technicians is on the rise, with the growth of the IT and digital industry. This may be one of the best times to invest in a polytechnic education, if you are not inclined towards a full-fledged Engineering degree. Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) & Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are some of the courses offered by the government to promote polytechnic studies.
Aviation:
An Aviation degree can mean anything from becoming a commercial pilot to constructing, designing or repairing airplanes, computer programming or air traffic control. If you have an interest in business, you also have the opportunity to study for programs in for example aviation or airport management. Aviation also covers administrative support functions like – gate agents & ticket, sales, mechanical technicians & flight attendants.
Why should you study it? Well, for starters, it’s well paying if you are a good candidate. With the increase in the number of airlines in India and internationally, the demand for dedicated specialists in this field is on the rise. The aviation market is evolving, and it has a long shelf life. So this is the time to get in it if interested.
Pharmacy:
Do you know that India is projected as one of the biggest markets for medical tourism in India? In fact, today, there are a huge number of people from UAE countries and Africa who come to India for their medical treatment. India already has a lot of doctors: it’s time to seize the market as a Pharmacist.
You can tie-up with a hospital or clinic, run an independent or retail chain community pharmacy, provide counselling to patients on the use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, align with a school, college or corporate or supply in bulk to others. You can optimise it into a thriving business, by taking it online and providing delivery services. Also, you will not be on call on 24/7 basis, which means, you can have a life!
Beauty Training Services:
They say, ‘beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’. And truer than that is the fact that one needs to feel beautiful. And that is why, men and women alike are regular users of beauty therapies to relax, rejuvenate and feel good. The traditional courses like beauticians have now given way to more sophisticated specialisations like – hair styling, beauty/ spa therapist, beauty editor/ journalist, beauty educator etc
Absolute Route to Hairdressing Diploma is a new-age course offered by Loreal Academy, Mumbai that teaches you the latest cutting, colouring and styling techniques with salon experience. Image the world you can live with such a degree. In an entertainment hub like Mumbai, you can apprentice with a good label or be a personal hair dresser to the Bollywood bigwigs. It’s not a far-fetched dream. Really.
Foreign Language:
German, French, Japanese, Spanish – these days, being an expert in any of these or other foreign languages is not just a style statement; you can’t imagine how beneficial it can be. As the global economy is becoming more and more open to international participants, having the added advantage of a foreign language can open a whole new world for you! More and more businesses work closely with companies in other countries. They need many different kinds of workers who can communicate in different languages and understand other cultures.
With Indian companies emerging as global players and Indian market being eyed by multinational companies, it becomes essential that there is no dearth of professionals who can overcome language barriers and facilitate smooth communication for proper business transactions. Foreign language experts with a good understanding of cultures are in great demand in the corporate world.
Academic qualification and proficiency in foreign languages opens the gate for career in sectors such as tourism, embassies, diplomatic service, entertainment, public relations and mass communication, international organisations, publishing, interpretation and translation, etc. Additionally, various multinational corporate bodies require candidates possessing excellent language skills in French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, etc. Some new avenues such as online content writers, technical translators or decoders too have come up in a big way.
International organisations such as the United Nations Organization (UNO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and various Indian national organisations such as Ministry of External Affairs, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), etc too require professionals who have specialisation in foreign languages.
Fine Arts:
You are creative, your imagination flies and you have a different perspective of looking at things at all times? People may call you a dreamer, so be it! It’s a rare talent and you should honour it to the fullest. Be it art/ painting, sculpturing, pottery, performing arts or any other fragment of creativity/ fine art, just follow it!
These days, when the world is going boutique, your creative work may find itself in a museum, hotels, swanky offices or even homes. Create a niche for yourself in your related field and you can have you own exhibitions, website to promote and sell your goods. With e-commerce in the boom today, chances of your work reaching out far and wise has increased manifold!
As the world is becoming more and more competitive, a plain education is not just enough to sail your boat. You need specialised, customised and targeted courses to excel and make it big in life!
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