Preparing for work? Here are the Best Online Courses to choose from!

Introduction

Since the 1st quarter of 2020, the Philippines and almost all of the countries were placed on a lockdown due to Covid-19 or infectious virus. And given the circumstances, almost all of the businesses, churches, schools, and malls were forced to close down their establishments to avoid the spread of the virus and to avoid being crowded by the people. Because of the pandemic, the work from home set up and online classes were mandated by employers and the government. 

Are you excited to land your dream job? If yes, read this article to know the best online courses that will help you prepare for the job!

Best Online Courses

Almost all of the universities in the Philippines are offering online courses or online classes to everyone willing to learn and study. Whether it’s a 4-year course or a 6 to 10 year, universities can accommodate it. Not enrolled yet? You might want to consider the best courses:

Nursing

In the Philippines, it is mostly called “Bachelor of Science in Nursing”. Students that are interested in practice nursing will have to study for 4 years. Due to the pandemic, the Philippine government is encouraging Filipinos to study medicine just to prepare the country for an unwanted health crisis. However, in the Philippines, nurses have a low salary as compared to other professions. But, applying for a nurse as OFW will surely give you hundreds of opportunities and your salary is surely huge than your expectation!

Graphic Design

Graphic designing is one of the most in-demand jobs in the Philippines since the pandemic happened. A lot of businesses are relying on promoting their brands online or through digital, hence, a good poster and advertisement should be created by an expert graphic designer. This program is a 4-year degree course, and commonly known as “Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts”.

Mass Communication

A mass communication degree is also one of the most popular courses among students since this course tackles a lot of communication branches such as journalism, broadcasting, and advertising. This is also a 4-year degree course and graduates from this course may apply for a TV network, a Radio Network, an Advertising agency, and many more. 

Education

Education course has different majors or expertise to choose from. Students can either major in education for elementary students, high school students, or college students. Regardless of education majors, this type of program will assure you of a good teaching profession once you graduate.

There are still more online courses that will surely give you the best learning and experience. Be sure to know your passion before actually applying or enrolling for the course.

Universities Offering Online Courses

Since 2020, public and private universities in the Philippines are learning at home. Below are some of the most prestigious universities/schools to choose from if you are turning into college this 2021.

University of the Philippines

University of the Philippines Diliman campus on July 20, 2017

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The University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s national university. This premier institution of higher learning was established in 1908 and is now a university system composed of eight constituent universities and one autonomous college spread throughout 17 campuses in the archipelago. UP is a government university and students enrolled in UP have no tuition fee since these students are government scholars.

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

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is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides, Archbishop of Manila, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia and is one of the world’s largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one campus. This university has its own church and also a hospital where students can freely access it.

Ateneo de Manila University

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Ateneo de Manila University is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit university, forming people devoted to the greater service of mankind and the greater glory of God. Founded 1859. This university is offering primary level up until college level. 

Far Eastern University

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Far Eastern University, also known simply as FEU, is a private research university in Manila, Philippines, and is almost near the University of Santo Tomas or UST. Far Eastern University has different university branches located in Quezon City and Manila. 

These universities are the most popular school among fresh high school graduates and are believed to have the most difficult entrance exams for fresh graduates. However, despite the difficulty of entrance exams, there are still thousands of students eyeing these universities.

Final Thoughts

In choosing an online course, it is best to know your passion, your strength, and your weakness. There is no easy course or program. All of the online courses mentioned above will surely challenge your intelligence and learning abilities. Regardless of the course you’ll take, remember that studying is your key to find the best job fit for you!