Hi, I have enrolled myself in a diploma from the Indian Society for Training and Development; however, I am considering dropping out since I got a job as an instructional designer. If I decide to pursue it, how will it affect my career? Will I face any problems if I don't? Also, people who have done this diploma, how has it affected your career?
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Dear member,
There are good features and shortcomings with the ISTD Diploma. Following is the analysis:
Positives: -
a) The ISTD is an institute recognized by the government of India. Therefore, their fees are less. This is a major advantage over the private institutes or the training companies that take hefty charges.
b) The course is designed for those who have MBA (HR) qualifications. If you are an MBA (HR) graduate, then it will become easier for you to complete the course.
c) Qualification once acquired remains with a person throughout life. Nobody can snatch it away from the holder. The certificate will add value to your CV.
Shortcomings: -
d) The course curriculum is old and more theoretical.
e) The essence of employee training lies in measuring the ROI of the training. The course curriculum does not prepare the students in this aspect.
f) Far from measuring the ROI, the course curriculum does not even teach how to prepare the training calendar or on what basis to prepare it. Students continue to struggle in this area.
g) Notwithstanding the comments given in (e) and (f) above, we cannot find fault just with ISTD. Private players are also guilty in this aspect as much as ISTD. Neither do they teach their students to measure the ROI nor how to create a training calendar.
Final comments: -
Doing the ISTD Diploma while working is no easy task. It will also stress you. Therefore, if possible, find a friend who can assist you. Otherwise, consider hiring a paid consultant. However, your efforts now will bring lifelong benefits.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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There are good features and shortcomings with the ISTD Diploma. Following is the analysis:
Positives: -
a) The ISTD is an institute recognized by the government of India. Therefore, their fees are less. This is a major advantage over the private institutes or the training companies that take hefty charges.
b) The course is designed for those who have MBA (HR) qualifications. If you are an MBA (HR) graduate, then it will become easier for you to complete the course.
c) Qualification once acquired remains with a person throughout life. Nobody can snatch it away from the holder. The certificate will add value to your CV.
Shortcomings: -
d) The course curriculum is old and more theoretical.
e) The essence of employee training lies in measuring the ROI of the training. The course curriculum does not prepare the students in this aspect.
f) Far from measuring the ROI, the course curriculum does not even teach how to prepare the training calendar or on what basis to prepare it. Students continue to struggle in this area.
g) Notwithstanding the comments given in (e) and (f) above, we cannot find fault just with ISTD. Private players are also guilty in this aspect as much as ISTD. Neither do they teach their students to measure the ROI nor how to create a training calendar.
Final comments: -
Doing the ISTD Diploma while working is no easy task. It will also stress you. Therefore, if possible, find a friend who can assist you. Otherwise, consider hiring a paid consultant. However, your efforts now will bring lifelong benefits.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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You should not drop the course as it has a validity of 4 years. You can try to appear in the exam each semester, based on your preparations and convenience. Additionally, you have the opportunity to extend the time for up to 2 years. Keep striving to complete it as the course has been upgraded to a PG Diploma in Training and Development, covering all subjects related to HR, Training, and Data Analytics. The curriculum has been updated in the last year.
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If you want to pursue a career in Instructional Design (ID), then completing the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) certification does not add much value. But, if you plan to work in the Learning and Development (LnD) domain later, it might help you.
You can opt for any advanced course from ID Mentors or Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
If you already have exposure to LnD, then clearing the ISTD exams won't be much of an issue. If you can spare some time, you might as well finish it.
ISTD has revised its syllabus, and the current curriculum is better and more practical.
From India, Delhi
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You can opt for any advanced course from ID Mentors or Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
If you already have exposure to LnD, then clearing the ISTD exams won't be much of an issue. If you can spare some time, you might as well finish it.
ISTD has revised its syllabus, and the current curriculum is better and more practical.
From India, Delhi
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