The top courses to help you get hired December 2017

The top courses to help you get hired December 2017 by Michael Cheary Still searching for the perfect gift this Christmas? ‘Tis the season to be saving. And whether you’re shopping for someone else or you’re looking to give yourself a great Christmas, there are thousands of opportunities out there on reed.co.uk. And by opportunities, we mostly mean life-changing courses. Take that, Secret Santa.To help you find something you’re passionate about, here are three of the top courses on reed.co.uk right now:Nutrition and Health courseAh, Christmas. A time for friends, family, and eating far more food than any person should ever consume in one sitting.Unfortunately, by the time you realise you’ve hit your limit, it’s usually too late â€" and you spend all of Boxing Day covered in Quality Street wrappers, making vague resolutions about how ‘next year will be different’.Well luckily, with this innovative Nutrition and Health certification, it just might be.Covering key healthy eating principles such as diet planning, u nderstanding food labelling and weight control management, there’s never been an easier way to keep your waistline (and your career) in check.The course is open to everyone, whether you’re an aspiring Nutritionist, or you’re just interested in developing a better diet. And the best part? As it’s fully-funded, it’s completely FREE â€" yes, you read that right. It’s also available to be started after January, giving you guilt-free pass to the festivities.Pass the mince pies…What do I need?    An active interest in nutrition.How long will it last?  15 weeks, taken at your own pace.Perfect for:  People who are hungry for success (also, food).Nutrition courseTurn-your-hobby-into-a-career course What do you get the person who has everything? A course. ObviouslyAnd, as there are over 13,000 different discounted courses available on reed.co.uk all throughout December, many of them on offer for as little as £20, there really is something for everyone.Is your fiancé a bit of a foodie? Why not get them a cookery course ( £16)? Always wanted to learn French? Treat yourself to a French language course ( £19) and let the fabuleux flow. Searching for a gardening course for Auntie Gladys? You get the picture.From flower arranging to photography, you certainly won’t struggle for inspiration.Many of the courses are fully certified, so there’s a real qualification that comes with them. And aside from a fancy few letters to add to the CV, they’ll finally have the chance to turn their passion into a profession.You won’t even need to wrap it. #ChristmasWinning.What do I need?  Some idea of what your friends and family are interested in. Possibly.How long will it last?  As little as a few hours.Perfect for:  People who think giving gift cards is so last year.All discounted coursesUniversity coursesFor many of us, uni is the best time of our lives.The problem is, not everyone had the opportunity to enter higher education as soon as they finished school. But it ’s never too late to be who you want to be (see: just about every Christmas film ever).If your ambition is to get back into education, there are a wide range of university courses available to keep you occupied throughout 2018, and beyond.Programmes are on offer with the likes of the University of Birmingham, the University of Greenwich and the University of Essex, to name just a few â€" with qualifications available from undergrad level right up to PhD.Almost all of the courses can be taken part-time, and completed through a series of online classes, so you don’t have to worry about working around other commitments.So whatever you’re interested in, from criminology and psychology to journalism and law, stop putting it off. Take a university qualification and improve your career prospects now.Let’s face it, what else are you going to do in January?What do I need?  Entry requirements will vary by course.How long will it last?  Between one and three years.Perfect for:  People who want to live the uni life (but don’t do dorms).University courses  Not sure which course is right for you? View all available courses now.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 Features