Vocational courses are training-based programs designed to get students ready for a specific profession, skill, or trade. Vocational courses, which emphasize practical skills and on-the-job training, offer better and quicker job chances than conventional courses like BE/BTech/MBBS.

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) Training, Digital Marketing, Photography, Fashion Design, Animation, and Beautician Courses, are some of the best examples of Vocational Courses.

Candidates must have successfully completed Class 12 from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% - 50% marks.

Compared to academic-focused courses like MBA, vocational or professional courses take a different approach to education. In contrast, vocational courses take a hands-on approach to learning and are intended to help students improve their practical skills.

Students who have a clear notion of their professional path and want to learn the skills to get there should take vocational courses.

Makeup and beautician training, Mehendi (henna) designing, Sewing, stitching, and tailoring, Bike and car mechanic courses, and Woodworking and carpentry training are some examples of vocational skills.

Disadvantages of Vocational Courses - ​High drop-out rate at the secondary level, The poor enabling environment are major challenges of the sector, Huge demand-supply of skill gap, Lack of focus on skills required for the current job market, and poor quality of mainstream education.