The top courses to help you get hired June 2017

The top courses to help you get hired June 2017 by Michael Cheary Looking for a more rewarding way to spend your long summer nights? Of course you are…OK, so we’ve learned a lot of things so far in June. But if you’re searching for a little more to fill your evenings than made up words (see: POTUS), hung parliaments (see: DUP) and various other acronyms, you’re in luck. There are more than 10,000 certifications available on reed.co.uk right now â€" and many available with discounts all over summer.Ready to change your life? Just want something to read on holiday to make you seem smart? Here are three of the top courses you could be taking right now…CIPD Level 3 Certificate So 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 benchmarks for HR professionals in all indu stries. Basically, they’re kind of a big deal.This Level 3 Certificate is aimed at anyone who wants to work in HR, and teaches all the fundamentals you’ll need to break into the industry â€" from recording and analysing data, through to resourcing talent and supporting best-practice employment relations.The course is open to anyone over the age of 18 â€" and can be started right away, meaning it’s ideal for those who want to get career-qualified ASAP. And did we mention a number of finance options are available?CIPD courses: Help us. Help people. Help you. Simple.What do I need?  To be over 18. That’s pretty much it…How long will it last?  Around 140 hours (N.B. This does not have to be taken all at once).Perfect for:  People who hate the term ‘people people’.CIPD CertificateHairdressing Level 2If you’re looking for something a little more hands-on, and/or you like talking about where strangers are going on holiday, we may have found the perfect course for you.This H airdressing Level 2 qualification will help provide you with everything you need to get started in a salon, from colouring and clipping through to styling and finishing.And it isn’t just the basics. As well as covering more advanced techniques you could be called upon to recreate, there are even modules on health and safety and managing clients â€" making it the ideal choice for anyone with aspirations of becoming their own boss.What’s more, for the rest of June, all of this is available for less than £29. And with just three months of training, available both part-time and full-time, you’ll be able to get up-to-speed with your scissors quicker than you can say rinse and repeat.And don’t worry â€" full tutor support is available throughout.#CrimpinAintEasyWhat do I need?  No previous experience or qualifications necessary.How long will it last?  Three months.Perfect for:  People who think they can cut it (also, make terrible hair-based jokes).Hairdressing courseUnderstandin g Anxiety, Depression and CBTIt’s estimated that one in four of us experience problems with our mental health each year.Not only is that number shockingly high, it’s also a number that’s been steadily increasing over the last few years â€" mirroring the higher numbers of people suffering from things such as anxiety and depression.But how much do we really understand those labels? And what kinds of treatments are out there to help people who have to deal with them on a daily basis? Well, that’s where this CBT course comes in.Set up by the University of Reading, it’s specifically centred around getting-to-grips with CBT â€" the leading evidence-based treatment.And whilst it isn’t intended to be a self-help course, and equally won’t be enough to diagnose family or friends, it could change your whole way of thinking about mental illness. It might even be the perfect stepping stone to a more formal qualification.It’s potentially life changing. It’s completely free.  It ’s time to end the stigma.What do I need?  An open mind.How long will it last?  Five weeks (part-time).Perfect for:  People who want to understand people.Anxiety, Depression and CBT courseNot sure which course is right for you? View all available courses now.