The top courses to help get you hired April 2015

The top courses to help get you hired April 2015 by Michael Cheary Can you believe it’s April already?Easter has been (and gone), the long weekend is a distant memory and there’s no more chocolate left within a five mile radius. You’re back at work, and if you’re being honest, not feeling too good about it (which may or may not have something to do with there being no chocolate left within a five mile radius).Luckily, your friends at reed.co.uk are here to help you move forward. We have thousands of different courses available to enhance your skillset, so no matter what your budget and no matter what you want to be, there’s something out there to suit you.Here are three of the hottest courses you can find on the site this month:IAB Level 1 Foundation BookkeepingPassionate about maths but  not sure how it relates to your career path? We’ve got thisAll businesses, regardless of size, are required to keep a record of their financial transactions. That’s where Bookkeepers come in. It’s their job to make sure all spending is tracked and above board, making them pretty much invaluable*.The IAB Foundation Bookkeeping course teaches all the fundamental skills necessary to get started in bookkeeping, including creating invoices, running financial reports and allowing you to build your experience in both manual and computerised bookkeeping.You’ll even receive a £125 Progression Award just for signing up. We’re nice like that.What do I need? A good basic knowledge of maths and English. We’ll provide the rest.How long will it last? Around 130 hours of online, part-time study.Perfect for: People with a good sense of balance.IAB Level 1 »CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Learning and DevelopmentSo you’re interested in personal development. How about personnel development?CIPD are Europe’s largest professional body dedicated to HR and training. They were primarily set up to make work and working lives better for employees in businesses of all sizes, and their certifications are industry benchma rks for HR professionals in all industries. Basically, they’re kind of a big deal.This Level 3 Certificate is aimed at anyone who wants to work within a learning and development role, and teaches fundamental training and coaching techniques which could radically overhaul the way you work. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, enquire now.CIPD courses: Help us. Help people. Help you.What do I need? There are no formal requirements, although working within a HR role may help you get up to speed.How long will it last? Typically 80 hours of part-time study is necessary to complete this qualification.Perfect for: People who are into LD.CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Learning Development »Cisco Certified Network AssociateCisco is: The world’s leading provider of networking certifications.Cisco isn’t: anything to do with a singer from the early 2000s, with a popular song about undergarments.In fact, the Cisco CCNA certification is one of the most respected and sought-a fter certifications you can get in the IT industry, and acts as a stamp of approval for associate-level professionals interested in networking.And if letters after your name and terrible song quotes aren’t really your thing, there are plenty of other great reasons to become Cisco certified, including (but not limited to) global recognition and higher average salaries.Don’t believe us? Cisco certified professionals earn as much as 10% more than their peers working within similar roles.How’s that for scandalous**…What do I need? Prior knowledge of IP addressing and sub-netting. That’s pretty much it.How long will it last? 80 hours.Perfect for: People who are all about networking.CCNA course »*Not written by a Bookkeeper.** Not written by Sisqo.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the