The top courses to help you get hired May 2017

The top courses to help you get hired May 2017 by Michael Cheary You know what you need this month? A challenge… If you’re already bored of spending your Bank Holidays at washed-out BBQs, and binge watching box sets, you’re in luck. There are more than 16,000 different certifications available on reed.co.uk right now â€" in everything from accounting and finance to floristry.To help find the right opportunity for you (and/or just kill time until the next season of 13 Reasons Why), here are three of the most popular courses available on the site in May:Admin, Secretarial PA Diploma  If you’re looking for a little more structure in your life, we may have found your true calling.This IVCAS GOLD accredited Diploma covers everything you need to excel in admin from effective invoicing and diary management, through to note taking, proofreading and presentation skills.And it isn’t just aspiring Admin Assistants who are in-demand. Many of the 21 modules on offer are aimed at PAs and EAs, making it the perfect choice fo r anyone looking to organise a company (or an individual) from top to bottom.There are no prerequisites to get started â€" and, as part of huge discounts on offer throughout May, access to everything (including exams, and NUS card) is available for just £44.You can even become accredited in as little as 15 hours. In other words, about the same amount of time as your average American drama series.Sorry Netflix…What do I need?  No previous experience necessary.How long will it last?  Around 15 hours (taken at your own pace).Perfect for:  People who want to be in control.Admin, Secretarial PA DiplomaTeaching English as a Second LanguageSprechen sie Deutsch? Nein?Well, with this course, you don’t have to. That’s because for this TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) diploma, it’s actually your English skills that will be your most valuable assets.With a significant number of visitors and residents coming to the UK every year whose primary language is not English, demand is crying out for tutors to help get them get up-to-speed.Aside from doing something that really helps make a difference to people’s lives, students will be able to gain an industry-recognised NCFE qualification.Which, apart from looking great on your CV, could be enough to enable you to move into TEFL roles â€" allowing you to travel all over the world, and work for the likes of Disney teaching English abroad. Just make sure you cut out the colloquialisms before you get started.Because ‘cheeky nandos’ does not sound the same in every language…What do I need?  An interest in teaching (see also: patience).How long will it last?  90 hours.Perfect for:  People who don’t just speak louder and slower.Teaching English as a Second Language  Lean Organisation  courseFinally, learning doesn’t always have to come at a cost.There are plenty of free courses out there to help you get into everything from cyber security and tech right through to health and dementia care.This Level 2 Lean Organisation Management course covers everything you need to know about the lean management methodology, and will help you improve quality and increase productivity in the workplace.Aside from being completely free, it’s also nationally accredited â€" and will result in an NCFE certification that you can use to show potential employers your proficiency. Additionally, it’s an ideal stepping stone for those looking to move on to PRINCE2 or Lean Six Sigma.Ready to work more efficiently? Just want to learn something new, but not pay a penny?Yes you Kanban.What do I need?  No previous experience necessary.How long will it last?  9 weeks (part-time).Perfect for:  People who are pretty agile.Lean Organisation courseNot sure which course is right for you? View all available courses now.