I am 38 yrs old male canditate working in hospital sales and marketing team. I have done my MBA marketing from Pune university and have also studied hotel management . I have work experience of around 11-12 yrs in sales and marketing. I have worked in hotel as well hospital sales for the past 11-12 yrs. I am not able to get the desired remuneration from the work that i am doing. I am also having a feeling of lesser knowledge. I want to grow in my career. My CTC at this moment is 8100000 per annum which i feel is very less. Can you help in suggesting good courses which would help me uplift my career as well as suggest avenues where the renumeration is high.

Ans: Hi,
You can do MBA distance course or a short time sales skill development course through reputed institutes to upskill yourself.

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Ans: Hello,
With 13 years of experience as a training manager, enhancing your career prospects requires investing in advanced certifications and courses that build on your expertise and align with the emerging demands of the learning and development field. Consider pursuing professional certifications such as the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or the Train the Trainer certification, which are globally recognized and will strengthen your expertise in training and development. Expanding your knowledge in instructional design through courses focused on e-learning tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate or learning management system (LMS) management will keep you at the forefront of technology-driven training methods.

In addition to technical training skills, courses in leadership coaching and people management will help you develop the soft skills needed to effectively lead teams. For those looking to take on strategic roles, an MBA or certification in change management (Prosci) can provide a strong foundation in organizational development and leadership. Project management certifications such as the PMP or PRINCE2 are also valuable for training managers overseeing large-scale projects.

Furthermore, as the training sector moves towards data-driven decision-making, upskilling in learning analytics, AI in training and digital transformation in learning will help make your career future-ready and allow you to implement innovative training solutions. These qualifications will open up advanced career opportunities in senior leadership positions, from head of learning and development to roles in corporate training strategy and organisational change management.