Why Participate in Certificate/Diploma Programs Abroad?
First of all, a certificate or diploma you will receive abroad will be recognized and accepted by the whole world. With the internship opportunity it will offer after the program, it will carry your experience to the advanced field in a short period of time. It will also provide a short-term functional increase in your academic English, business English and general English use. The combination of all of these will give your career a quick boost. In addition, it will give you the opportunity to complete your education in a wider perspective by observing and experiencing the country's procedures, how this field you want to specialize in is perceived in many different cultures, how different countries have influence and reaction in this field.
If we compare master and certificate programs: When it comes to the business world, an internationally accepted certificate program is sometimes more popular than a master's diploma. Master's programs are mainly theoretical and their primary studies are scientific studies with literature content. Certificate or diploma programs, on the other hand, focus on practical training rather than theoretical training. The biggest advantage of a certificate or diploma program taken abroad is to receive practical information from experts in the field after years of theoretical training at the university. Sharing the experience of people who have worked as a manager in business life for years with the participants, explaining the methods used in company management and showing the guiding methods will fit the experience that the participants will not gain in a long time.
However, certificate programs are both very flexible in terms of duration and very rich in area. Various programs ranging from 1 to 12 months are ideal for those who do not have much time to study abroad and just want to specialize in their field. It is an ideal program for those who have a good level of English and do not want to do a master's degree before starting their career, but want to study abroad in the field they intend to work in.
Acceptance conditions in certificate and diploma programs are more flexible than in master programs. While it is required to have a high GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL-style exam scores in addition to a certain graduation average in master programs, most of the certificate programs do not have this requirement. In certificate programs, the prerequisite is usually to graduate from a 4-year university and to have a TOEFL 79 (IBT) or IELTS 6.5. So Upper-intermediate level English is usually sufficient. In addition, in master programs, you have to take certain courses in addition to studying in a field other than your field, while in certificate programs you have the freedom to study in the field you want without taking additional courses. In addition, admission requirements vary from country to country.
Most of the certificate programs in the USA are given in the extension departments of universities. In England, Canada and Australia, most certificate programs are given in private colleges. When choosing certificate or training programs, you should pay attention to issues such as whether the program is suitable for you, other trainings you have received, your work experience, and your interests. Therefore, when making your choice, hearsay information or effective use of the internet may not be enough. Especially the richness of the diversity of fields of certificate and diploma programs reveals the necessity of getting help from overseas education consultants.