Knowing what your passion is can help you narrow in on a career choice once you finish your studies. That's the thing. Our courses are designed to get you from Point A to Point B, especially in a post pandemic world where the competition in the job market is fiercely competitive.

What are you interested in?

This is such a simple question, but an important one. What piques your interest? Maybe you're a creative? Maybe you're more technical? Maybe you're a bit of both (check out our L3 Dental Technology course, it's a great hybrid). Take some time and compose a list of all the subjects you enjoy and crosscheck it to the courses we have on offer. You're bound to find something suitable for you. 

As it's the start of the year, you may be in high spirits to start a transformation course as soon as possible. We've compiled a list of courses starting from now. Check here.

Combine your skills with your interests

Sure, it's great to start from scratch when it comes to developing your passion, but it's not always a must. 

You might not be aware, but you may already have some skills that could help with your passion! You might be great at problem solving with family and friends, maybe you're a great listener and a logical thinker. One of our counselling courses could interest you. Maybe you've got a knack for numbers? How about joining one of our accounting or bookkeeping courses?

You see, combining what you're already good at with something you're interested in could make a great difference.

Research what you're interested in

Joining a course that you're good at and that you enjoy is great, but it's just as important to research the course you want to join, see if it really matches your passion.

Research can involve anything from web searches in your interested field, watching YouTube videos of students who completed the course, speaking to current students on your desired course (attending our open days is a great way to make this happen), contacting our Course Advice team who'll provide detailed information about the course and/or doing work experience. 

Ask yourself the important questions and be honest

Doing extensive research is great because you'll know whether the course/subject area is up your street or if it's not. If it isn't, that's okay and it's better than finding out once you've locked yourself into the course.

Ask yourself:

• Will this course make me happy?
• Could I do this long-term/full-time?
• Would I like to know more above the level I'll study at?
• Do I genuinely want to go into this field?/ Will the knowledge and skills help me?

It's the first month of 2022 and a great time to make rewarding decisions. Best of luck!