If you want to learn a new skill, you can trust BRS institute to have the expertise you need to succeed. We help you learn and progress by designing well-structured courses, providing educational support services, employing qualified teachers, offering a positive and enjoyable environment, and listening to your needs.

Learning new skills is one of the best ways to become more successful in your career. Whether you are looking for a new career opportunity or would like to move into a more senior role, upgrading your skills can increase your chances of reaching your career goals.

In most professions, upgrading your skills is highly valued and is seen as a requirement for many employers. Most jobs are dynamic, constantly changing, and adapting as the field grows. Therefore, employees must be adaptable and up-to-date with the trends and developments in their field.

The benefits of upgrading your skills include:

  • Increased self-confidence: Learning a new skill can help you take on new tasks at work, as well as increase your ability to articulate to employers how you can make a difference in the workforce. Employers look for candidates who are knowledgeable, competent, and proactive. An employee who is confident in their skills and who can actively demonstrate these skills will be viewed as an asset to their company.

  • Improved marketability and competitiveness: Upgrading your skills helps keep you up-to-date within your field and makes you a more competitive job applicant. When employers see that you have the skill set they need, you are more likely to get a call back on your application, as well as increase your chances of getting hired.

  • Greater resourcefulness: New skills can give you the ability to offer solutions to problems that may occur on the job. Employers value employees who are self-directed and able to anticipate and resolve issues as they occur. These skills can be demonstrated on the job, as well as during behavioral-based interviews, where job applicants provide examples of a solution they developed to a challenge that arose.

  • Better career opportunities: Upgrading your skills will open the door to new career opportunities that you may not have been able to consider before. For example, if you upgraded your Microsoft Excel skills, you may be able to apply for jobs that require you to analyze data, create spreadsheets, or even produce reports. As you gain new skill sets, you can consider job opportunities and roles that you once passed on.


 

Once you understand the skills you need, the direction you take to upgrade your skills can include the following:

  • Courses: Whether you take a college or university course or pursue online education, courses can help you develop the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to upgrade your skills. Consider courses that have a practical component, so you can actively practice the newly acquired skill. This will help make the transition from your training to work easier.

 

  • Professional development training: This kind of training can range from short (a few hours or a couple of days) to longer training that may be ongoing. Professional development training can be specific to your industry or may focus on the development of soft skills, such as communication, leadership, or working with others. For example, if you want to move into a leadership position, you may want to consider a project management course or certification. Developing project management skills in areas such as planning, budgeting, decision-making, and goal setting can help you qualify for not only a wider variety of roles, but also better-paying jobs. Check out organizations like PMI, the International Project Management Association (IPMA), and the Association for Project Managers for more tools and resources on project management. Depending on the nature of your training, you may receive a certificate or an acknowledgement of participation upon completion. Your training may also lead to other professional development opportunities. Make note of your accomplishments to be able to market them to employers once your training is completed.

 

Get a Mentor or Coach

Mentors and coaches are usually individuals who have some experience in their fields and can give advice to help you advance in your career. Mentors and coaches can offer unique perspectives and have often been through similar experiences that they can share to help push you closer towards your goals. Mentors or coaches can be within your networks; a former manager, teacher, or a coworker can all be people to consider to help mentor you.