Short Summary
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
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
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:
- Tourism geography
- Tourism fundamentals
- Tourism planning, execution and marketing
- 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:
- Media Planning
- Market Research
- Public Relations
- Corporate Communication
- 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:
- Event Management fundamentals
- Event & Budget Planning
- Finance Management
- Public Relations
- 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.
- Eligibility: Should have completed 12th in Commerce
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Topics
in Financial Accounting:
- Accounting
- Business Law
- Management
- 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-
- Check the facilities for biological, chemical and physical threats
- Take a study on the accidents and report the health and safety massacres
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Topics:
- Basics of Industrial Safety
- Industrial Threats
- Fire Engineering
- Occupational Health and Environment
- 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.
- Eligibility: Should have completed 12th in Science stream
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Topics:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Graphics concerning Engineering
- Engineering Metallurgy
- 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:
- Thermodynamics
- Applied Chemistry
- Chemical Technology
- Chemical Engineering basics
- Engineering material
- 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:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Graphics in Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction materials
- Engineering of Road & bridge
- 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:
- Biology of cells
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Molecular biology
- Microbiology
- 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:
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Nutrition basics
- 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:
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Programming language such as C
- PC Hardware & Networking
- Software Engineering
- Linux & DBMS
- Web Programming
- 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:
- Elements of Mechanical design
- Professional communication
- Computer Organization
- Computer Networks
- System Analysis & Design
- Operating Systems
- Multimedia Technology
- Computer Architecture
- Software Engineering
- 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:
- Aquaculture (for Science students Only)
- Panchayat level Administration & Development
- Dairy Technology
- Early Childhood care & education
- Women Empowerment and Development
- Creative Writing in English
- Fish Products Technology
- Nutrition & Health Education
- Value Added Products from fruits and vegetables
- VAP (Value Added Products) from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds
- HIV and Family education
- Meat Technology
- Paralegal Practice
- Elementary education
- Tourism
- Finance & Accounting in BPO domain
- 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.
