Hi I m working In Life insurance company operations Executive 16 years. My qualifications is Graduation in Commerce. I want to learn additional qualification in new things, so that will help to look new opportunities in new field. I am working in MS Excel. Pls suggest.

Ans: As I can see you have more than made up for your self perceived lack of qualification by excelling at work and getting recognition by your seniors, peers and juniors. Looks like you enjoy good inter personal relations and know your job well. Speak to your seniors that you can take up additional responsibility like A, B and C. Take up additional skills with a variety of online courses from Coursera, NPTEL alongside your job so that you can continue to work, learn and grow. Your company knows you well and it is best that you sell your capabilities to them and grow.

Ans: you can do a course on software development or networking to improve employability.

Ans: Depends on which area of Finance you are working in. Can do courses like CFA (Stock Market), FRM (Risk Management), Courses on Wealth Management. Another option is to do Executive MBA from one of the top colleges.

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.