Random useful qualifications that I could get?

Posted by Equal_Leading_1449@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 12 comments

Hi. 23M here. Didn't go to uni. I'm currently in a career right now (mortgage adviser). But, was wondering, if it all went downhill (redundancy, lay off etc). What are some good qualifications to have as a back up? Here are qualifications I have (as well as CeMAP obviously) right now:

Driving license

Level 2 AAT bookkeeping

9x GCSES & 3x A Levels

In terms of hobbies. I like learning languages. I speak Portuguese and a fair bit of Spanish. Was thinking of getting a qualification to certify them?

Perhaps I could get a Level 3 In Accounting/Bookkeping and build on my previous AAT qualification?

I've also explored the possibility of getting a HGV license or forklift as I've heard they're quite useful.

Obviously AI is massive and will keep growing so perhaps something there too.

What do you guys recommend?

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DECKTHEBALLZ@reddit

If your Portuguese is fluent you can do a translating degree.

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PootMcGroot@reddit

It won't get you a job, but doing the St Johns Ambulance course means you might randomly save the life of a child in the park, and you become a local hero...

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JonJo42@reddit

I wouldn’t bother with a HGV license, they will be useless in a few years as delivery trucks become fully autonomous. Same with PSV licenses, fully autonomous buses are already on the streets of Cambridge and they will be fully driverless as soon as the legislation passes through parliament.

I’d stick at finance, good personal advisors and accountants are hard to find.

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Jolly-Avocado0@reddit

If you like working in finance you can do qualifications, such as the cii ones. Very useful to have.

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throwawayhandbag23@reddit

I find counselling skills to be hugely beneficial in life even if you don’t intend to pursue it in your career. It generally makes you an all round more valuable person

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Harrry-Otter@reddit

A Duckling level two in swimming never fails to impress.

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Crunchie64@reddit

Depending on what sort of career or work/life balance you want, a bus or HGV licence could be worth it.

Not glamorous, but you’ll rarely struggle to find work.

Not a qualification, but learning languages is always worthwhile.

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Utilitarian_Proxy@reddit

If you expect at some point to progress into supervisory and management, you could explore some proper HR training. Organisations like CIPD have got various modules and accredited courses. It's not a substitute for hands on experience, but it might open a few avenues.

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Dry_Extension_9850@reddit

I’ve been working towards a full degree with the open university and can’t recommend it enough. It’s very flexible and you can do it module by module. They have lots of course options to choose from and if you haven’t been to uni before a student loan can cover the fees.

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