The top courses to help get you hired March 2015

The top courses to help get you hired March 2015 by Michael Cheary So it’s already March, and nothing’s changed…Despite your best intentions (and by intentions, we mostly mean resolutions you felt obligated to make), you still wake up dreading work and dreaming of the journey home. But what if we could tell you there was another way?With almost 10,000 courses and qualifications available on reed.co.uk, there really isn’t any excuse not to take your career to the next level. If you’re ready to start loving Mondays, here are three of the hottest courses you can find on reed.co.uk this month:CIM Introductory Certificate in MarketingIf you’re interested in making it in marketing, this is the qualification for you.Not only will it cover the basics, such as understanding the marketing environment and analysing customer trends, it will also cover key industry terms, allowing you to use phrases like ‘marketing mix’ in polite conversation (and/or interviews) and actually understand what they mean.Aside from impressiv e industry specific chit-chat, benefits of completing the CIM Introductory course include qualifying for roles such as Marketing Assistant and Social Media Marketing Assistant, as well as a free tablet just for enrolling.Yes, you did read that correctly…What do I need? There are no formal pre-requisites for enrolling on this course, making it the perfect choice for entry-level candidates.How long will it last? Around 160 hours, although both part-time and full-time study options are available.Perfect for: People who are all about that brand.The CIM Certificate »MCTS .NET FrameworkOK, so you’ve been developing web applications for a while, but you’ve got nothing to show for it on your CV. We can help with that…This MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, obviously) certification is aimed at anyone looking to validate their development skills, and build upon their knowledge of the .NET Framework.Users will learn diverse skills such as developing web forms, implement ing client-side scripting and developing web applications using a range of different coding languages.Better yet, once you’re qualified you’ll be able to become a Junior or fully-fledged Web Developer, with the potential to earn up to £40,000 per year.At the very least you’ll get an excellent acronym to add to the business card. It’s win-win.What do I need? You must know how to use Visual Basic or C# to get going.How long will it last? Around 40 hours of part-time study.Perfect for: People who want to be the boss.MCTS .NET Framework »Free CoursesLooking to learn, but lacking the funds? Not a problem.We have a wide range of courses specifically aimed at those who want to take the next step in their career, but don’t feel it’s an option for financial reasons. And by wide range, we mean 768. You know, give or take.So whether you’re looking to have a crack at coding, retake your GCSE’s, brush up on your bartending or have a go at fingerpicking on the blues guitar, the re’ll be something out there for you.No. More. Excuses.What do I need? Yourself. And…no, that’s pretty much it.How long will it last? Anywhere from one day, to several weeks.Perfect for: People who want to learn new things, but don’t necessarily want to pay for it.Free Courses »