Have
you ever thought of taking up other courses, apart
from the regular Graduation? If you are looking for an added
advantage to your career, Diploma course is the best choice. It adds
additional skills to your regular qualification- Bachelor’s degree.
In
this session, we will discuss different Diploma courses you could
take after 12th.
You
could take a Diploma course, irrespective of the subject taken in
12th. However, it is very important that you choose the right subject
to make a brighter career and help you find the desired job.
Diploma courses After 12th- General
The
duration of these courses could be of 1-2 years, as per the rules set
by the institute.
Here
are the top Diploma courses which would give a stronger foundation in
your career:
Hotel Management
This is a 1-year course which you can take up after 12th. You gain the required skills to enhance the technical and management abilities, hence building a deeper knowledge of the subject. The course comprises 4 sections, to specialize you in aspects such as Food Production, Accommodation Operations, Front Office and Food & Beverage services. Hotel Management is a booming fieldfor those willing to have a career and pursue higher studies in Food Production and maintenance.
Career Prospects
With a certification in Hotel Management, you could get a job as a Catering Officer, Catering Supervisor & Assistant, Field Supervisor, Marketing Manager
Hospitality Management
This course lasts up to 1 year, providing an integral view of the essential concepts in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. You will have a deep knowledge about how to work in the industry. Hospitality Management is another booming and highly demanded industry by the young students who dream of a strong career in Tourism and Travel management.
Career prospects
You could find a job as Administrative Assistant, Conference & Events Executive, Office Management Co-ordinator, Store Manager etc
Diploma in Management
This is diploma program in Management. Here, you learn the rules of planning, staffing, organizing, directing and controlling the procedures in the industry. This course enables you to understand the fundamentals of the management of resources that are efficiently and effectively available. Moreover, if you have those people skills, thinking strategically and quickly adapt to changes, along with helping people to take important decisions effective to the organization, this course is just perfect for you!
Eligibility
You should have completed 12th in any stream. Or you could have a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience
Career Prospects
Make a career in management by working as Management Trainee, Program Management Specialist, Management Consultant, Program Management Officer
Banking & Finance
This is a diploma program in Banking and Finance, which can be completed in 1 year. In this course, you get a deep understanding of the dynamically changing financial markets, and having a vision about the financial crisis and a logic for saving the organization from the crisis. Through this course you learn to utilise certain quantitative methods to practice Banking and Finance. This course also helps the students to enhance your econometric methods and interpersonal skills.
- Certain universities ask you to pass an entrance exam
- Career Prospects: With the certification in Banking & Finance, you can work as Asset Manager, Credit & Risk Manager, Corporate Analyst, Loss Control Specialist etc
Diploma Courses For Arts
Diploma in Travel & Tourism
Being
certified in Travel & Tourism, you can work with the government
tour operators, department of tourism, Rail services, hotels,
airlines, travel agencies, cruise companies etc. Having proficiency
in different languages could help you travel different states or even
countries, hence helping you grow in your career.
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Topics:
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Tourism
geography
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Tourism
fundamentals
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Tourism
planning, execution and marketing
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Customer
Relationship Management
Diploma in Advertising & Marketing
On
completion of this diploma course, you can take a leap into Digital
Marketing, Advertising & Communication, Media houses or public as
well as private companies, film production, advertising &
publication agencies etc. You could also choose Self employment or
Freelancing.
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Topics:
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Media
Planning
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Market
Research
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Public
Relations
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Corporate
Communication
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Fundamentals
of Advertising & Marketing
Diploma in Event Management
This
course helps you work at musical concerts, fashion shows, seminars or
exhibitions etc. An event could be a celebration, an occasion or a
concert where a crowd is developed. Management refers to the properly
utilising the resources the right way.
On
completion of this course, you could find a job as Business
Development Executive, Accounts Executive/ Accountant, Management
Trainee, Coordinator etc. in domains such as Academic & Sports
Meets, Corporate events, Fashion & Cultural Shows, Colleges &
Universities, Reality shows etc.
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Topics:
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Event
Management fundamentals
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Event
& Budget Planning
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Finance
Management
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Public
Relations
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Logistics
-
Legal
aspects
Diploma courses for Commerce
Financial Accounting
Being
certified in Financial Accounting, you will be handling the financial
records and tax reports. The reports help you in understanding the
economic performance. Through these reports, a business owner
assesses the company’s overall performance based on the goals, and
takes necessary steps to improve the
performance.
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Eligibility:
Should
have completed 12th in Commerce
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Topics
in Financial Accounting:
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Accounting
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Business
Law
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Management
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Auditing
& Taxation
Industrial Safety
After
the completion of this course, You could get a job in private and
consulting companies, government and private organizations. At work,
you would be responsible in making sure that the workplaces are
suitable for the employees as per the government rules-
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Check
the facilities for biological, chemical and physical threats
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Take
a study on the accidents and report the health and safety massacres
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Topics:
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Basics
of Industrial Safety
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Industrial
Threats
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Fire
Engineering
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Occupational
Health and Environment
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Safety
during constructional activities
Retail Management
On the completion of the course, you could join a company as a trainee. During the training, you learn to manage the store. The knowledge and experience acquired will help you understand how the retail industry works, thus giving you the managerial capacity. With adequate experience, you can enhance your career with jobs as Retail Manager, Sales Manager etc.
- Space Management
- Sourcing
- Store design, Layout & Management
- Merchandising overview
Computer Application
This is one of the helpful certifications as the duration of the course would be about 6 months to 1 year. On the completion of this course, you can work as Lead Consultant, Application Developer, Systems Analyst, Office Assistant, Teacher, Assistant Professor, Senior Programmer Analyst, Computer Operator etc.
- Internet
- HTML
- Computer and Operating System fundamentals
- MS Office
- Information Technology
- Programming languages such as C, C++
Diploma in Science
Mechanical
Engineering
This
course helps in designing and building complex machinery. You will be
trained to get skills in domains, computer applications, structures
etc. You could find jobs in Public or Private sector. The course
duration is 3 years after 12th in Science stream.
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Eligibility:
Should have completed 12th in Science stream
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Topics:
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Fundamentals
of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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Graphics
concerning Engineering
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Engineering
Metallurgy
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Procedures
in Manufacturing
Chemical Engineering
The
course duration is 3 years. On completion, you work with the
designing, Research and production. In designing, there are a lot of
opportunities in private companies and government organizations.
Researchers will have knowledge about the design to enhance the
processes and the machinery. Jobs in production can be seen in
industries of chemical processes, oil refineries etc.
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Topics:
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Thermodynamics
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Applied
Chemistry
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Chemical
Technology
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Chemical
Engineering basics
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Engineering
material
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Mechanical
operations
Civil Engineering
The
duration of this course is 3 years. As a Civil Engineer, your job is
to design, develop, build, test and maintain the infrastructures.
Your job also comprises designing building structures. On the
completion of this course, there will be job opportunities in private
and consulting companies, and government organizations.
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Topics:
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Physics
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Mathematics
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Graphics
in Engineering
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Communication
skills
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Construction
materials
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Engineering
of Road & bridge
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Mechanism
of structures
Biotechnology
This
diploma certification is a stepping stone to getting a job in
laboratories, taking 2-3 years to complete. On completion of the
course, there are opportunities wide open for you in public &
private sectors. You can work for bio-pharmaceutical companies,
research institutes and food supply companies. Despite having strong
theoretical knowledge in concepts if you are not keen working in
labs, you could work as Product Specialist, in companies dealing with
equipments and supplies for the labs.
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Topics:
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Biology
of cells
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Immunology
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Genetics
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Molecular
biology
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Microbiology
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Environmental
biotechnology
Nutrition & Dietetics
This
2 year course helps you get a job in health and fitness centres,
hospitals and weight-loss clinics. Through this course, you could
help people plan and maintain their diet with some useful tips and
advices. You can arrange programs or create health clubs in schools,
colleges to conduct training on nutrition, food habits and diet.
After the diploma certification, there is a high scope to work on
research projects and top FMCG based companies.
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Topics:
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Chemistry
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Biotechnology
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Nutrition
basics
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Psychology
Computer Engineering
This
course can get you a job as Senior Technical Assistant, Member
Technical Staff, Project Assistant, Assistant Manager, Associate
Software Engineer etc. This is a 3-year course providing various
career opportunities such as Software/Hardware Engineer, Application
Developer, Project Engineer, Software Tester, Web Designer, Network
Engineer etc.
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Topics:
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Electrical
& Electronics Engineering
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Digital
Electronics
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Programming
language such as C
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PC
Hardware & Networking
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Software
Engineering
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Linux
& DBMS
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Web
Programming
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CASP
Information
Technology
On
the completion of this 1 year course, you could start a career
working in companies such as Boeing, Airtel, BSNL, Qualcomm &
Tata Elixir, Siemens, BEL, VSNL, Alcatel, ASUS & Cisco Systems to
work as Training Coordinator, Information Systems Manager, Mainframe
Developer, Senior Technical Consultant, Quality Inspector, Assistant
Manager- IT etc.
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Topics:
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Elements
of Mechanical design
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Professional
communication
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Computer
Organization
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Computer
Networks
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System
Analysis & Design
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Operating
Systems
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Multimedia
Technology
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Computer
Architecture
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Software
Engineering
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Internship
& Training
Apart
from these diploma courses for students from each stream, there are
exclusive courses available at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open
University).
Diploma Courses At IGNOU
IGNOU
offers a unique set of diploma courses for aspirants looking for a
different career yet has great scope for growth. Here is the list of
courses:
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Aquaculture
(for Science students Only)
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Panchayat
level Administration & Development
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Dairy
Technology
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Early
Childhood care & education
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Women
Empowerment and Development
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Creative
Writing in English
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Fish
Products Technology
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Nutrition
& Health Education
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Value
Added Products from fruits and vegetables
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VAP
(Value Added Products) from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds
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HIV
and Family education
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Meat
Technology
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Paralegal
Practice
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Elementary
education
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Tourism
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Finance
& Accounting in BPO domain
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Watershed
Management
Conclusion
In
this session, we discussed various Diploma courses after 12th in each
Stream. We also covered some exclusive Diploma courses offered by
IGNOU. Hope the session has been helpful in finding the right career.