What is a Diploma?
A diploma is a higher education program that provides advanced knowledge and practical skills learning in a specific career field. Diploma programs usually last for one- to two years. Community colleges, technical schools and some universities offer diploma programs for a diverse range of students. Working professionals returning to post-secondary education may want to pursue a diploma to enhance their career prospects. Recent secondary school graduates may choose a diploma as their ticket to an entry-level position in their field, or as a smooth transition into continued higher education study.
What are the benefits of taking a Diploma?
There are a number of distinct benefits to obtaining a diploma. Employers seek out diploma-holders for their demonstrated knowledge and understanding of their field. Students can decide during the course of the diploma program if they would prefer to start working right away upon graduation, or if they would like to try and transfer the credits they earn in a diploma program to a longer-term degree.
What do we study in a Diploma?
There are diploma programs in most academic fields across all disciplines, from the Arts to Business, the Humanities to Technology, the Natural Sciences to Social Sciences and more. Within the discipline, there are highly specific diploma programs, designed to prepare the student for a job in that field. For example, one may choose to get a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, an International Advanced Diploma in Business Management or a Two-Year Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management. There are different types of diplomas – diploma, advanced diploma, graduate diploma and postgraduate diploma. The difference has to do with the pre-requisites for study.
What kind of career improvement can you expect with a Diploma?
Graduates from diploma programs can expect to see their career prospects improve almost immediately. This is because employers recognize that graduates with a diploma are more professionally familiar with the key skills, knowledge and ideas that are critical to that industry. Even students with many years of experience in their field can benefit from a diploma, as it proves that the holder is familiar with the most up-to-date methods and techniques in their field.
How much does it cost to take a Diploma?
The cost of obtaining a diploma will vary widely from one school to the other, and depending on the program. Diplomas also vary in their duration, which can also contribute to differences in tuition cost. It is helpful to check with the school offering the diploma program of interest to get more information about the price of diploma study. The school may also be able to provide information about financial assistance, if available. It is possible to contact the school of choice directly using the web form on the program page on this website.
Why take a Diploma program Online?
Ideally suited to those who are working full time, have other scheduling commitments or area living far away from the campus where they wish to obtain their diploma, online diploma programs are an excellent option. Using e-learning technology, students will follow a planned curriculum to study for their diploma online. Teachers can communicate more directly with their students, and also encourage class discussions using forums. After passing a diploma program online, graduates are awarded with the same degree as on-campus or full-time diploma students.
This industry-focused diploma prepares you for a successful management career by providing a solid understanding of key business management principles and practices. [+]
The Diploma in Business Administration is a one-year co-op program for students who want a successful career in business management. Graduates can seek roles in a variety of different fields, including marketing, finance, human resources and management. [+]
Unicaf University offers in association with a British Awarding Body a Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Financial Management which is equivalent to a Bachelor degree and has been designed to provide you with core knowledge in key areas to ensure that you have the skills to go on to complete the ACCA Professional Accounting qualification. This programme covers all aspects of accounting, providing excellent preparation for a professional qualification. [+]
The aim of the course is to train marketing managers who are able to work efficiently and cooperate successfully both with clients and colleagues as they have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. [+]
This is a personal career development program which combines culinary career studies at one of Israel's exclusive gourmet cooking schools, backed by a leading vocational college, with a practical internship at large hotels. [+]
ICI's Undergraduate programmes are validated by Oxford Brookes University, UK. [+]
The Audio Diploma Program is a non-degree program that focuses on the foundations of sound engineering, designed to get the student into the field in as few as 12 months. [+]
Forming the first year to the BA in Hotel and Hospitality Management or Global Business Management, the Diploma in Hospitality Management consists of one intensive study period of 6 months at the BHMS campus in Lucerne, Switzerland, and one practical paid industry training period of 4-6 months in the Swiss hospitality industry. [+]
This programme aims to enable students to pursue careers in multinational enterprises engaging in international business and trade. It emphasizes practical training and covers business languages (Japanese/Korean/Spanish), academic, technical and managerial skills in international business environment, legal and financial aspects, e-marketing, cross-cultural management skills, practical exhibition management and quality management. [+]
During the film Diplomatura plate Cinema guide the student in a learning process and discovery of cinema, both from a technical perspective as an art; all in the hands of professionals active in the film industry. [+]
Through this 2-year program, you will develop skills to record, mix and master music and audio using the best audio production equipment and software. You will learn to apply technical skills and creativity to design sound for film, TV and video games using Pro Tools, an industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. [+]
Certified by American Culinary Federation (ACF) Hospitality Business and Culinary Arts school SWISSAM in the person of the Head of Culinary Arts program Josef Fleissner invited world-class chefs to design genuinely professional culinary arts courses! International recognition Culinary Arts. Chef Education is the only culinary program in Russia and CIS, accredited by American Culinary Federation (ACF). [+]
Our Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management is ideal for those looking to develop the skills necessary to lead and manage a team. You could be looking to progress into management across a range of sectors or looking to move into leadership roles in the future. [+]
Academy of Entrepreneur’s BSB50215 Diploma of Business has been designed for you. You - who wants to enter the startup world or launch your business. We will take you on the most empowering entrepreneurial journey. [+]
The Diploma in Sustainable Business will enable you to comprehend and respond to global challenges from the perspective of business as a force for good. [+]
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