The calendar says there are only a few months left in the year. That doesn’t mean your growth has to wait until January. In fact, it’s the perfect time to double down on your self investment. With a tech short course, you can build new skills, earn a digital badge that actually proves them, and start the new year with momentum instead of resolutions.
Why a tech short course fits into your schedule
Life doesn’t exactly pause for professional development. That’s why our tech short courses are built to fit into real schedules. You can choose the 10-week, part-time evening option, or dive in with a one-week accelerated format (outside of Singapore). Either way, you’re looking at 40 hours of live, instructor-led training that cuts the fluff and gets you building practical tech skills you can actually use.
The best part? You’re not just passively listening to lectures (though, yes, there will be some of that).
The majority of the course, you’re building. You’re practicing. And you’re walking away with more than theory—you’re leaving with a portfolio project that proves your skills in the real world.
What makes GA’s tech short courses different
There are plenty of ways to “learn online.” But watching a video alone at midnight won’t give you the context, feedback, or confidence you need to actually use the skills you’re chasing. Our tech short courses are live, expert-led, and designed to feel like real work because they’re grounded in real-world scenarios.
When you finish, you’ll also earn a digital badge—a portable, verifiable way to show that you’ve not only learned but also applied what you know. Employers don’t want to see “proficient in data” written in italics on a resume. They want proof. A badge plus a portfolio project gives you receipts that can really pay off.
Skills that translate immediately to your career
The point of a tech short course isn’t to add one more thing to your LinkedIn headline—it’s to sharpen skills that actually move your career forward.
- Data analytics: Learn how to explore, interpret, and visualize data so you can make informed decisions (and stop relying on guesswork).
- UX design: Understand user needs, design better experiences, and level up your creative problem-solving.
- Coding: Learn to speak the language of the web, build working projects, and collaborate with developers.
- Python: Pick up one of the most versatile programming languages out there. From automating tasks to analyzing data, Python gives you practical skills that transfer across industries.
Each of these skills applies immediately, whether you’re trying to land your first role in tech or making yourself indispensable in your current role. If you need a little more inspiration, check out our blog on upskilling to stay competitive in tech.
Your employer might even cover it
Here’s something most people forget: your company probably has a professional development budget. Why not ask about it? Employers want teams who can adapt, grow, and take on new challenges—and funding training is most often cheaper than hiring someone new.
We’ve even broken down some tips on getting your employer to pay for your training. It’s worth the ask. Worst case? They say no. Best case? You sharpen your skills for free (or a fraction of the cost).
End the year stronger than you started
Think of a tech short course as a career accelerator that only takes 40 hours of your time. By the time the year ends, you’ll have:
- A project to showcase your skills
- A digital badge to back them up
- The confidence to apply what you’ve learned immediately
It’s not about waiting for January 1 to “start fresh.” It’s about finishing the year with proof that you’re serious about your growth. When the calendar flips, you’ll already be ahead.
Explore our tech short courses and start the next chapter of your career now—not later.