Career Guide
Career guide will help you discover more about your career path and identify the exact courses you need to excel in your career.
Agriculture,
Food, and Natural Resources - 46 Courses
The agriculture, food and natural resources industries have a huge impact on our daily lives. Without them, what would we eat or how would we know whether our drinking water is safe? These fields involve the production, processing, marketing, financing, distribution and development of agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fibers, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products.
Recommended Qualifications
Aspiring Agricultural Engineers must acquire a bachelor's
degree in agriculture engineering or biological/biosystems engineering, both of
which are four-year courses that include an internship with an agricultural
firm. A master’s degree or a doctorate program in agriculture can help a
person land a job in a top national agriculture company. Diploma courses in
either equipment or yield can act as an add-on for anyone interested in a job
with a reputed company.
Certifications, Licenses and Registration
Certification demonstrates an Agricultural Engineer’s
competence in a skill set, typically through work experience, training, the
passage of an examination, or some combination of the three. Certification from
a reputed organization can help you gain professional credibility, build your
expertise in a specific area, and stay up-to-date on technology.
Did You Know?
The agricultural sector is the single largest employer in the
world.
Architecture and Construction – 29 Courses
Do you ever look at a building or house and think about how you could have designed it better? As a child, did you continue playing with blocks long after others had moved on? If your answer is 'yes!', then a career in architecture and construction may be for you. This exciting industry can take you all over the world and will always keep you in demand because as long as people need houses and buildings, they will need architects and builders.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and
Communications - 92 Courses blog page link
The arts, A/V technology and communications are all fields that truly challenge and nurture your creative talents. They are industries that create many different types of jobs in the areas of designing, performing, broadcasting or writing. Natural talent, however, may not always be enough to secure a career: having certified qualifications and a wide-ranging portfolio - whether in photography, copywriting, editing or acting - will put you on the path to success.
Business
Management and Administration - 45 Courses blog
page link
From major corporations to independent businesses, every operation needs skilled business managers and administrators to succeed. Knowing how to deal with stress, remain calm and keep the business running smoothly are crucial to any corporation's success, no matter how small or large, local or global, it is. Advance your business knowledge and managerial skills by studying organizational leadership, human resources and strategic planning courses.
Education and Training - 45 Courses blog page link
Research shows that many countries around the world will likely not have enough teachers to provide quality education to all their children by 2030. People with skills in the education and training industries are always in-demand globally. Growing world-wide enrolment in universities, technical colleges and e-learning courses also means a steady supply of teachers, trainers, subject-matter experts, tutors and assessors is required.
Finance - 39 Courses blog page link
As much as 'love makes the world go round', money is an essential element in each of our lives. We entrust our financial well-being to people who safeguard bank accounts, provide loans, insure assets and homes, and help us make wise investments. Careers in the financial services industry involve using your skills in maths and statistics to make strategic decisions to obtain, save, protect and grow the financial assets of both businesses and people.
Government and Public Administration - 14 Courses blog page link
Do you love getting involved in projects and policies focused on improving your community? If so, a career in government and public administration might be for you. Here are some of the career paths that would be open to you with the correct qualifications and a sound understanding of governmental operations: public representation, national security, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation, and public administration.
Health
Science - 128 Courses blog page link
Health science is the industry of the healing hand. Do you feel rewarded by helping people feel better? The field of health science guides students to careers that promote health and wellness, as well as diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. Depending on the path you follow, you have a world of locations open to you, such as community hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medevac units, sports arenas or even space
Hospitality and Tourism - 11 Courses blog page link
Supporting about 300 million jobs globally, the hospitality and tourism indust ry is one of the biggest in the world. It is the economic lifeblood of many countries and regions around the globe and, with emerging markets yet to reach their full potential, this exciting industry is only expected to grow. It is important to be grounded in as many travel-related elements as possible including English, hotel operations, food service and travel management.
Human Services - 46 Courses blog page link
The objective of the human services industry is to improve overall quality of life. Careers in this field focus on prevention as well as treating problems, such as mental health services, psychological assistance, and health education. The demand for employees is high as there is always a need for empathetic people who can provide quality care and who have core skills such the ability to work to find solutions for and work with a wide range of patients and clients.
Information Technology - 34 Courses blog page link
The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has had a revolutionary impact on the global economy and society over the past few decades. If you love technology and enjoy working with computer hardware, software, multimedia or network systems, then a career in information technology could be for you. Graphics, multimedia animation, web design, game and application development, networking and computer repair are all possibilities.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- 55 Courses blog page link
Careers in law, public safety, correctional services and security cover a wide scope and people interested in these fields need to possess a variety of skills. Opportunities for growth are positive as administrations must service citizens' needs. There are a number of career paths, such as legal services; law enforcement; security, correctional and protective services; and emergency, disaster and fire management services.
Manufacturing
– 11 Courses blog page link
Manufacturing is the process of making a product on a large scale using machinery. It is an extensive industry, which ranges from wide-open factory floors to small home-based businesses that produce a variety of items, from food to machines. Manufacturing has developed significantly over the years, as more and more businesses aim to use ever-evolving technologies that can produce durable products in a shorter production time at higher profit.
Marketing,
Sales, and Service - 36 Courses blog page link
Marketing is an industry that has evolved and grown tremendously over the past few decades. It is a crucial area for businesses, large or small. A business may have the most revolutionary product or service at their fingertips but if it is not marketed optimally, how will consumers know about it? Marketing also provides companies with an opportunity to understand what kind of goods and services their current and future customers are looking for.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics - 104 Courses blog page link
A career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is exciting, challenging, ever-changing and highly in-demand globally. Currently, at least 75 percent of jobs in the fastest-growing industries require workers with STEM skills, and with worldwide STEM-skills shortages, this need is only expected to increase. Occupations involve planning, managing and providing scientific research as well as providing professional and technical
Transportation,
Distribution, and Logistics - 28 Courses blog page link
Transportation, distribution and logistics is a huge industry that covers a variety of careers to suit the interests of skilled and qualified people. With the ever-increasing growth of online marketplaces comes many opportunities for employment in this thriving industry. Employees need core skills in time management, planning and troubleshooting. With jobs in technical support, stock and warehouse management, and physical labour, this field is always in demand.