Short courses, also known as condensed courses, are brief educational classes that adults can take for personal growth, professional development, or to develop new skills for the workplace. They can be taken voluntarily or as credentials for a new career, and may be covered by employers.
Short courses are series of educational classes that are usually attended by adults in order to receive a specific type of training for a very short period of time. The term “short course” is often used in the UK and Australia to describe this type of class. In the United States, “short courses” are more often referred to as “condensed courses”. These courses are often taken outside the framework of a degree program and may even be offered by schools without accreditation.
One of the unique aspects of short courses is that they can be taken on a voluntary basis for personal growth and edification, to enhance professional skills or to develop a new skill for use in the workplace. For example, someone might decide to take a small course in pottery or archery simply to take up a new hobby. On the other hand, someone might decide to take a short course in a specific type of computer program to be more effective at work.
Alternatively, someone might decide to take a short course that will help them develop a skill that will turn into a whole new career. Someone who wanted to start working in the fitness industry, for example, might take a short course of fitness instruction. These types of short courses intended to be used as credentials for a new career should almost always be taken through an accredited institution.
Sometimes employers cover the cost of short courses. For example, if a valued employee would like to take courses in a foreign language so that they can better serve customers or clients, the employer can pay the tuition fee, as the skills developed in the course will directly benefit the company. Information about this type of tuition reimbursement is usually found in company policy handbooks or employee handbooks.
Sometimes people take short courses to improve their skills before starting new job searches. This can be especially important if there is a new type of technology in a person’s field that he should better familiarize himself with before trying to find a new position. Having extra skills is often a way to distinguish yourself in the interview process and improve your chances of getting the job. Furthermore, having additional skills can often help people increase their salaries if they are seen as valuable in the eyes of their employers or future employers.
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