Training Courses
OPTIONAL SECTION
TRAINING COURSES
Showing an employer that you have the capacity and the willingness to learn can be key when it comes to making the cut for any multitude of different roles. That’s why a section that lists any specialized classes, workshops, seminars, or training courses you’ve participated in can be a very useful one indeed
Including a training courses section will allow you to showcase additional skills, learning, experience, and qualifications or certifications that might not fit quite as well into other sections
When including listings in a training courses section, the key here like always is relevance. If the training or courses you list are relevant, it can greatly enhance your chances of moving onto the next stage of candidate selection process. However, if you add information that is not relevant, your C.V or resume is more likely to be rejected, this is because there is less chance of you being regarded as a good fit for the role.
(The only exception to this would be when adding listings to a training section with the sole purpose of trying to emphasise your willingness to learn, which may be appropriate for certain types of entry level roles)
How to list courses in a training section
Title – Give the title of the course or training program
Provider – Name the organisation or course provider
Completion date – Provide the month and year the course or training was completed
Description – Give a brief overview of the training, mentioning any significant skills or knowledge you obtained during that time
Where should I include a Training Courses section on a C.V or Resume?
Contact Details
Profile Statement – Career statement, personal statement, or resume objective
OPTIONAL SECTION – Activities, Memberships, and Professional Affiliations
Employment History
Education
OPTIONAL SECTION – you can list Relevant courses as a subsection
OPTIONAL SECTION – you can list an Honors and Awards subsection
OPTIONAL SECTION – you can list a Certifications/ Qualifications subsection
OPTIONAL SECTION – Conferences
Skills
OPTIONAL SECTION – Hobbies and Interests
OPTIONAL SECTION – Languages
OPTIONAL SECTION – You can include a Training Courses section here
OPTIONAL SECTION – Publications