Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Making A Career Change Easy Through LMS Courses and Certification Programs

By Stephanie Howard

An increasing number of people considering career changes are looking to LMS online courses, certification programs, and online degrees.

When considering a career change, ensure that you have a well-developed plan to embark on the journey. Don't rush into any online course commitment or training program. Changing your career will require time, patience, and good judgement. In fact, although online programs are certainly flexible and congruous with a busy schedule, most online courses call for the same or nearly the same amount of study time as an in-person course does.

We all know that furthering one's education is a great path to a new and better job. However, what many people don't often consider is the importance of the application process. How a person's abilities are presented both on paper and in person can make the most difference of any other factor.

The job search begins either while you're finishing or after you've completed an online program. Before you interview for a job or even complete your updated resume, make a list of all of the skills you've cultivated throughout your life. Everyone has a unique and varied set of abilities of which they are oftentimes not even aware.

Marketing transferable skills to potential employers is key. Transferable skills include those often hidden abilities you have obtained in many different parts of your life, including work and education experience, civic service, childcare and parenting, and even hobbies and sports.

Any skill that's applicable to the position you want is a transferable skill. They include abilities such as evaluating and assessing work, motivating others, attention to detail, and dealing with change and challenges.

Certain transferable skills are more tangible and easily shown than others. For instance, while you may find it difficult to prove during an interview that you're good at negotiating or juggling tasks, technical skills are much easier to demonstrate. And technical skills are a great boost to any resume. Although all transferable skills are valuable in different ways, a handful of technical skills might help you in a way that others do not.

Therefore, those looking to change careers may consider taking an LMS course or two in technical skills. But no matter the type of certification or training program, be sure to choose an LMS course that fits perfectly with your professional goals and helps you achieve them in an efficient and cost-effective way.

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