Today, digital transformation is dictating the direction of almost every industry. Banking is going mobile, likes of Tesla are planning to create driverless cars, and industries are replacing human labor with robots. So, as technology takes the driving seat, it becomes essential for students to make informed career choices that help them stay relevant in the current job scene. They need to focus on learning skills that can make them job-ready, industry-ready from day one. But what are these skills?
If you are still wondering what vocational options do you have after Class 12, here is a listing of 10 skill based courses that you can pursue to become industry-ready.
1. Business Analytics:
According to a Gartner study, 75% of the leading companies of the world will be using business analytics technologies in their operations by 2020. So, a career in this field looks promising. This course encompasses various data analysis technologies like SPARK, Hive and visualization tools like Tableau and Qlickview. If you are good at mathematics and statistics, you should go for this courses right after class 12th.
2. Data Science:
Data Science is the most popular field right now to make a career in. People from various educational and occupational backgrounds are moving to data science. Trending technologies like R programming, and SAS are taught as a part of this course. Leading elearning platforms like NIIT offer Data science courses that you can choose for a rewarding career in future.
3. MEAN Stack:
MEAN stack is an attractive stream to work in for students who have an interest in coding. It is a software packaging tool that covers MongoDB, Express.js, Angular and Node.js. If you have a passion for coding in Java, then this is the right course for you.
4. 3D Animation and VFX:
Off late, new-age visual technological courses in Animation and VFX have been gaining popular. With the evolution of Cinema and graphic technologies, young talent is heading towards such courses with an aim to work in the glamorous Cinema world. The jobs in this field are also paying handsomely to talented resources.
5. DevOps:
Recent statistics show that DevOps adoption increased from 66 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2016. This course can train you to become a developer while ensuring that you also understand the IT operational processes. NIIT's DevOps course module is designed exhaustively for students who can enroll right after their 12th grade.
6. Robotics:
Robotics is a very exciting field to work in. It implements latest Artificial Intelligence technologies that give you an insight to various automation tools and techniques. Working in robotics can be challenging and fun at the same time. Robotics courses include basic robotics concepts as well as building large automated robots. If you have a creative trait in you and want to make it big in the area of Robotics, these courses are just for you.
7. Machine Learning:
Machine learning is related to business analytics and Data science but it has a higher demand in the market now. For implementing Artificial Intelligence in the business processes, knowing the machine learning techniques is a must. Companies are now looking for manpower trained in Machine learning technologies. A career in it can be rewarding in future and you can go for Machine learning courses after your 12th.
8. Photography:
We are seeing a boom in the number of institutes offering Diploma and degree course in photography now. Students can learn the technological aspects of photography besides getting some hands-on knowledge by taking up this course. If photography interests you much, this can be a rewarding career option.
9. Digital Marketing:
Half of the world's population now shops online. Advertising and marketing in physical media is fast becoming a thing of past now. Email marketing, blog promotions, Facebook Ads are the new digital marketing strategies which look as promising career options in future. According to McKinsey, digital marketing led the pack of most desired skill sets in 2016 and the demand continues to grow.
10. User Interface Design:
User interface design or UI design courses can be a great choice for students who are creative by nature and love to play with pixels. Now you can utilize your creative skills in the UI design industry and earn handsomely. There are several courses in UI design for beginners and professionals offered by NIIT that you can do after 12th.
Whatever career option you choose after 12th largely impacts your future. So, let go of the conventions, explore something out of the box that lets you utilize your skills and make an informed decision.
By :- Prakash Menon, President, Global Skills & Careers Group, NIIT Ltd