COURSES AT A GLANCE

Five short-term professional courses to enhance your skills

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PERSONALITY ENHANCEMENT

Excellent communications skills—verbal or non-verbal—are a must-have these days to lead in any field. A four-day certificate course offered by Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, in public speaking and personality development helps in improving interpersonal approach, confidence building and instilling leadership qualities. The courses help students to be effective communicators through writing, speaking, thinking and group discussion sessions. `7,000

BASIC BEGINNERS COURSE ON PHOTOGRAPHY

In case you love clicking pictures, explore the beginners course on photography offered by Raghu Rai Center for Photography in Delhi. For three months, aspirants are trained on basics of photography, through techniques such as composition, light, ambience and background. They are also trained to use equipment such as a flash and reflector through theory and practical sessions. A certificate is awarded after completing the course. `25,000 plus taxes

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN CYBER LAW

With the computer and Internet becoming an indispensable part of any commercial or industrial activity, cyber law is an emerging field. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, offers a six-month online course in cyber law providing basic theoretical knowledge on the legal system and information technology in combination with research projects. Expertise in cyber law will help you further your career.

`12,000

FUNDAMENTAL IT PROGRAMME

If you are technologically inclined, get started and learn programming languages such as C and C++ that teach you how to create webpages using HTML and manage data with Microsoft SQL. The fundamental IT programme by NIIT is designed based on current market trends and on the interest of learners to develop their own website or mobile app. The duration of the certificate course ranges between four and eight weeks.

`4,000 to `18,000

CULINARY FULL-TIME PROGRAMME

Those who wish to work as a professional chef in hotels or restaurants or become an entrepreneur can opt for a six-month course offered by Academy of Pastry Arts, Gurgaon. The course is handcrafted for beginners who are trained by international chefs. The curriculum and course reflect a hands-on approach. An internationally recognised diploma is awarded by the City & Guilds UK at the end of the programme.

`4lakh