Best Courses for Jobs in Canada: Short Term & In Demand
Last Update On 2nd December 2024
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Over the last few years, a slew of students from India has moved to Canada to pursue their higher education. Many of these students plan to continue working there after graduation and are setting up their academic goals to support this ambition. If you are planning to immigrate to Canada or potentially work in Canada as an accounting and finance professional, there are several short-term and long term courses you can pick up.Â
In order to be able to work in Canada, you need to have a valid work Visa. You could either apply for a work visa from India or you can pursue your higher studies in Canada and get a Post Graduate Work Permit. If you are able to get a skilled work visa or a temporary work permit from India itself, then here are a few courses that can help you get a good job in Canada.
Courses you can do from India
There are several professional courses that you can pursue in India if you are interested in working in Canada. Some professionals working in sectors such as medicine, engineering, or computer science, may even be able to get an Express Entry PR as a Federal Skilled Worker.Â
Short term courses to get jobs in Canada
- US CMA – 6 to 9 months
This course is great if you want to try your hand at management accounting. The US CMA course is conducted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for coming up with business strategies and managing the internal accounting needs of the company. The salary hike for professionals after US CMA in India as well as Canada is quite impressive. - US CPA – 12 to 18 months
The Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) exams are conducted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). A CPA course allows you to work as a Certified Accountant in India as well as all the countries that recognise the US CPA course such as the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. With US CPA, you can work in the US as well as in Canada in some of the most reputed accounting and finance companies. Since US CPA has an MRA with CPA Canada, after becoming a US CPA, you can easily get the CPA Canada license by completing the necessary formalities.
Long term Courses to get jobs in Canada
- CFA – 2 to 3 years
The Chartered Financial Analyst exams are conducted by the CFA Institute, which is a non-profit organisation in the US. This course allows you to work as a qualified professional in the field of finance. As a CFA, you will be able to work in countries such as Canada, the US, the UK, Australia and the Middle East. - Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 2 years
One of the most coveted courses in India and other countries is an MBA. This degree, when earned from a recognised college, is quite valuable and will allow you to work in some of the biggest companies in your industry. Some popular choices of specialisation among students include Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and International Business.
Which course is the best for getting a job in Canada?
Most students that plan to work in Canada prefer to pursue a course or some form of higher education from Canada itself to get the required work permit. If you are someone who wishes to pursue further education in Canada before working full time, here are some courses that are in demand right now. These courses are known to be the most popular since they offer the most number of opportunities to work in Canada.Â
Short term courses that are in demand in Canada
If you have completed your graduate studies, you can enrol for a post-graduate diploma or certificate. Such courses typically last for 2 to 3 semesters and can be completed in approximately a year. You can choose your subject for your PG diploma or certificate based on your educational qualification or based on your work experience.Â
Here are some of the most popular domains in which you can pursue a PG diploma to get a well-paying job in Canada:
- Computer Science
- Medicine and Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
- Early Education
- Business Management
- Accounting and FinanceÂ
- Global Logistics Management
- Human Resources Management Certificate
- Agricultural Sciences
- Digital Marketing and Social MediaÂ
After pursuing such professional courses, you may be able to get hired ins some of the most reputed companies in India as well as in Canada. The accounting and finance courses will open you up to opportunities in companies such as the Big 4 (KPMG, Deloitte, EY and PwC), Grant Thornton, BDO and Morgan Stanley.Â
The field of accounting and finance has become extremely popular among students spiring to move abroad. If you are planning to pursue some professional courses that can help you get hired in countries other than India, then Zell Education might be able to help you out with it. Check out the courses or reach out to us in case of queries.Â
FAQ
What entrance exams are needed to study or work in Canada?
If you are planning to pursue higher studies in Canada or are applying for PR, then you will need to appear for certain exams like IELTS, Canada TOEFL or PTE to fulfil the language requirement. In addition to these, you may also need to give exams like GMAT, GRE or MCAT, depending on the kind of course/program you are enrolling for.
Does US CPA give any exemptions to CAs?
No, unfortunately, you will not get any exemptions for US CPA as an Indian CA.
How long can you stay in Canada through PGWP?
If your course duration is 8 months to 1 year then you will get a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of 2 years, whereas, after a course of 2 years, you will get a PGWP of 3 years.