Earn While You Learn
June 29, 2010- The open learning system is a boon for those students who want to start earn while they learn. In fact, the open learning courses in India have been designed to develop job oriented environment so that the youth can become employable while doing their undergraduate courses. The Centre for Professional and Technical Training Campus of Open Learning (COL) of University of Delhi has a host of such open learning courses. Although these short duration courses include such courses as web designing, animation, finance and many more, there are some courses that are most preferable among the youth. Here is the list of such top 5 open learning courses with great opportunities to earn while you learn.
Popular Open Learning Courses
The popularity of open learning courses is on rise. The Delhi University's Campus of Learning (COL) has about 1.5 lakh students on roll for such job oriented short duration courses as compared to 3 lakh students on roll for regular courses. The top 5 among these open learning courses are:
Medical Transcription- A person who assists physicians, doctors or surgeons in transcribing, formatting and editing medical reports or other medical; documents need not have prior knowledge of science for getting enrolled for this course. The duration of the course is six months that includes two months of internship. Selection procedure for medical transcription open learning course in COL is just a simple screen test. Scope for
medical transcription jobs includes work in hospitals, healthcare companies, private doctors and also work from home.
Mass Communications- This course includes education on various types of mass media while focusing on publishing, broadcasting and digital media. Duration for the course is six months. You just need to walk in for its selection procedure. Scope for job includes print and/or television industry, content writing, advertising, RJ, PR etc.
Soft Skills- With increased focus of corporate world on soft skills, an open learning course for it has also been designed by the COL. This course helps them in brushing up their communication skills, confidence and acquiring/ improving etiquette. Duration for the course is two months. No test for selection procedure, you just need to walk in. It helps in improving chances for getting jobs in corporate sector.
Travel and Tourism- The open learning course for travel and tourism is designed for giving an in-depth understanding of the tourism industry to the students. It involves field visits too. Duration for the course is two months and the selection procedure includes a screen test. Scope for
travel & tourism jobs lies in travel agencies and with tour operators.
Web Design for Interactive Media- This open learning course has been designed by the COL taking in consideration the emerging field of integrated electronic communication that is fast becoming a crucial part of education and entertainment sectors. COL has designed this course in collaboration with the Telford College, Edinburgh, UK. Duration for the course is six months and two months internship. No test, just walk in for selection procedure. Scope of job is in IT industry, media and entertainment industry.
For knowing about other open learning courses and for more information on these short duration courses of COL, visit
Campus of Open Learning
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