The top courses to help get you hired September 2015

The top courses to help get you hired September 2015 by Michael Cheary Want to go back to school? We can help with that…So six weeks of summer* are just about behind us, and everyone’s settling in to their old routines. But if you’re not feeling ready to get back to the grind just yet, there are plenty of qualifications out there to help your career take a whole new direction.If you’re looking to learn something new this September, here are three of the top courses on reed.co.uk right now:Cognitive Behavioural Therapy DiplomaConsidering a career in counselling? Here’s something to think about…Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, or CBT, is a type of psychotherapy which aims to help people deal with the issues they face by changing their negative mindset.Although originally seen as a treatment for anxiety and depression, CBT has gone on to provide an essential lifeline for people suffering from a wide range of mental and physical health problems, making a difference in thousands of lives worldwide as a result.This fully cert ified CBT Diploma course will teach you a wide range of CBT techniques, not to mention help you to identify any of your own thoughts and behaviours that may be limiting your progress in life.Upon completion, you will receive three CBT Diploma certificates from the IANLPC, the IAHT and Centre of Excellence. Which could not only help improve your career prospects, but also happen to sound pretty impressive on a business card. Just saying.CBT: Proof that positivity officially pays off.What do I need? There are no formal pre-requisites.How long will it last? Around 200 hours of home study.Perfect for: People who are big fans of Pavlov.CBT Diploma »Diet and Nutritional Advisor courseAccording to the old adage, you are what you eat. Unfortunately, that isn’t always a good thing. Especially for those of us that still consider crisp sandwiches an acceptable evening meal.With many of our diets falling firmly under the category of ‘could do better’, Nutritionists and Dietitians are bec oming invaluable outlets in helping us make more informed choices when it comes to what we consume.This distance learning course covers topics ranging from the understanding the digestive process and improving metabolism, right up to dealing with allergies and the importance of supplements. Once completed, you’ll be ready to see clients as a fully certified Nutritionist, and have the potential to earn up to £30,000 a year.At the very least, your Instagram will become infinitely more interesting…What do I need? No previous qualifications or experience neccessary.How long will it last? Approximately 150 hours.Perfect for: People who really, really like Kale.Diet and Nutritional Advisor course »Microsoft Office Specialist courseWhatever industry you’re in, some skills never go out of fashion. And when it comes to core computing skills, Microsoft Office certainly falls within that category.Becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist not only validates your expertise and ability to us e the full Office arsenal, it also looks pretty impressive when it comes to your CV. So whether you want to excel at Excel, improve your Outlook or make your Word mean more, this is the course for you. Also, you know, something about Powerpoint.And the best part? You don’t need to own a copy of office yourself to get started. So no more asking your mates for their passkeys (this definitely didn’t work), or persevering with a copy of Word that’s so 1995.It’s win-win.What do I need? Access to a computer. That’s pretty much it.How long will it last? Around 120 hours (part-time)Perfect for: People who are sick of taking advice from a paperclip.Microsoft Office Specialist course »*Actual length of summer may vary