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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Certificate course are basically worked for those students who are not able to avail
degree Programs or some colleges offers certificate courses during the time period of
the degree offered by the college. These certificate courses last for 6 months to 1 year
duration whereas some certificate courses are also last for 1.5 to 2 year of duration
that varies from one courses to another .Today Calicut university offers a wide range
of certificate courses ranging from computer, fashion ,banking Agriculture , medical
,arts ,commerce ,and many. With the support of long list of certificate courses the
students can easily make out their interest and career goals. In an ever-evolving and
competitive global job market, the importance of additional qualifications, such as
certificate courses, among graduate students has gained significant attention.
Traditionally, a college degree was considered a golden ticket to secure employment
and build a successful career. However, as industries and technologies advance at an
unprecedented pace, the demands and expectations from employers have also evolved.
Graduates now face a landscape where merely possessing a degree may no longer
suffice to stand out or meet the intricate and specialized needs of the modern
workforce.
Certificate courses have emerged as a powerful tool for graduates to enhance their
employability, diversify their skill sets, and stay relevant in their chosen fields. These
courses, which range from a few weeks to several months, provide focused and
specialized training that supplements academic learning. They offer practical, hands-
on experience and often align with current industry trends and demands, making
graduates more adaptable and versatile.
Moreover, certificate courses can bridge the gap between academia and industry.
They cater to niche areas that might not be extensively covered in a traditional degree
program, such as digital marketing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and project
management. By acquiring certifications in these areas, graduates can demonstrate
their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, thus increasing
their attractiveness to potential employers.
The dynamic nature of certificate courses also provides graduates with the flexibility
to explore and pivot within their careers. For instance, a graduate with a degree in
humanities can opt for a certificate course in business management, thereby
broadening their career prospects and opening up new avenues for advancement.

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Additionally, these courses often come with networking opportunities and access to
industry experts, further enhancing a graduate's professional network and career
opportunities.
In conclusion, as the professional landscape continues to evolve, the importance of
certificate courses among graduate students cannot be overstated. They not only equip
graduates with specialized skills and knowledge but also position them as proactive
and adaptable professionals ready to meet the challenges of the modern workplace.
This study aims to explore the various benefits and impacts of certificate courses on
graduates, shedding light on how these additional qualifications can be a key
differentiator in a competitive job market.

1.2 STATEMENT OF STUDY

The project aims at the study of the necessity of certificate course among graduates
students with special reference to universal college Certificate courses have been a
rising focus around the world as they are deemed to be important for organizational
goals .This study express deeply over specific technical or practical skills offered by
the demanded courses and the course improve the deficiency of graduates lacking the
required employability skills . So the study attempts to investigate the necessity of
certificate course among graduate students with special reference to Universal college.

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

 Analysis of importance of certificate courses
 To find out the benefits of certificate courses
 To study the difficulties of certificate courses
1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of the project is confined within limits of Universal college mannarkkad.
This study is conducted to know the importance of certificate course among graduates
students .This study covers the opportunities faced by graduates while selecting the
different certificate course offered by the college.

1.5 NEED OF THE STUDY

Certification helps in learning the new technologies, skills, and abilities for a specific
promotion. Earning a new certification or an advanced certification in a particular area
of expertise can help in advancing your career.
1.6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology is a way to systematically solve research problem.
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May be understood as a science of studying how research is done scientifically.

Type of research: Descriptive research. Research area: Universal college of arts
&science .
1.7 RESEARCH DESIGN
Descriptive research method approach is being used. It includes the fact findings and
survey enquiry. Researches have no control over variables. It only reports what is
happening or what has happened.

1.8 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The sampling technique used for the purpose of this project report was convenient
sampling. It is a type of non-probability sampling.

1.9 SAMPLE SIZE

Sample size is an important feature of an empirical study in which the goal is to make
inference about a population from a sample. The sample size used for this study is 80
respondents.

1.10 TYPES OF DATA

The information necessary for this study is collected by tapping primary and
secondary data. Primary data: Through structured questionnaire, personal interaction.
Secondary data: Related information from internet, magazine

1.11 PERIOD OF THESTUDY

The period of the study is 21 days. This study consist of various stages which includes
identification of problem, collection of data and finding solution. The data is mainly
conducted from the employees

1.12 TOOLS USED FOR THIS STUDY

TOOLS FOR DATA COLLECTION
Questionnaire is the tool used for the data
collection. TOOLS USED FOR ANALYSIS
SPSS software is used in which we did correlation analysis and simple percentage analysis

1.13 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

 The employees were reluctant to answer the questions and response may be biased.
 The study was limited to only people residing at Universal college of arts &
science, Mannarkkad, so it can be generalized.
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 The analysis and interpretation are made under an assumption that are accurate
 The sampling is based on convenient sampling, so it has disadvantage of the same
1.14 CHAPTER SCHEME
 Chapter 1 Introduction
 Chapter 2 Review of literature
 Chapter 3 Data analysis and interpretation
 Chapter 4 Findings, suggestions and conclusion

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2.1 REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. S. C. Patil & Prof. Amaresh B Charantimath (2021) conducted a study on
“Employability through Skill Development Programmes - an overview of significance
of Employability skills”. The objective of the study was to comprehend the need of
employability skills and to study the skill gap - desired vs possessed. The study
concluded that the skill gaps can be bridged with training, education and short-term
courses. In spite of the efforts there is still a great scope in transformation of
abandoned knowledge into skills. Various ambitious missions of Government of India
i.e. Make in India, At manirbhar Bharat, 5 trillion economy dreams etc can come true
with collective effort
Vidhyadhar T. Banajawad & [Link] S. Adi (2020) conducted a study on "A
study on skill development programmes for rural youth in India" with the objective to
ascertain the current status, challenges and the Government initiatives for the skill
development in India. The study concluded that skill development is currently
gathering momentum and it is now evident that education and skills are fundamental
in bettering employment opportunities, shrinking poverty, boosting productivity, and
promoting environmentally sustainable rural development. The immediate need is
assimilating skills, policies and strategies on rural development. Incorporation of skill-
based training and industry link placement facility in education is indispensable. Skill
development is need of the hour to adapt and match the current requirements for youth
in rural India for rural development in real sense. Thus, education / skill development
is an immediate and important requirement for developing countries with large youth
population such as India
Anita Swain & Sunita Swain (2020) conducted a study on "Skill Development in
India: Challenges & Opportunities". The study intended to analyse the data sourced
from National Skill Development Corporation. It concluded that India, the 2nd
populous country in the world with around 60% youth population, has a „demographic
dividend‟ and need capitalise on it for reaping the benefit which can add value to the
economy of the country and also support „Make in India‟ campaign by providing the
skilled workforce in the country. The „Skill India‟ mission requires more focus on
entrepreneurship skills for enhancing job generation in the country. Various schemes
like PMKVY, DDU-GKY etc. have been launched by Government of India for
making Indian youth skilled and employable. Indian youth should be aware of such

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schemes, get required training and make themselves employable.

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dash, Shilpa Dash (2020) conducted a study on "Skill
Development Mission and the Skill Landscape of India: - An Empirical Study".
The study aimed to assess the skill landscape of India in the wake of emerging
technological disruptions, global transformation and international mobility of
workforce. The findings of the study indicate that despite the laudable and
commendable features of the „Skill India Mission‟, the challenges of gender
inequality, sectorial imbalance in skilling, training and placements still persist
Rajni Singh (2019), conducted a study on "Research - based learning on skill
development of engineering graduates: An empirical study". The study made an effort
to explore the role of thesis/dissertation in engineering education for skill development
and based on the empirical study of Indian engineering graduates, the study concluded
that Research Based Learning contributes to the development of problem solving,
domain knowledge, language and communication, communication & IT, general
learning, academic knowledge, attitude and ethics skills. The study also brought out
that Research Based Learning is best fit and improves problem solving more than
other skills as Indian engineers lack those skills. The study proposes the necessity of
incorporation of Research BaseLearning using labs such as learning factory for re-
engineering the engineering education to meet the increasing revolutions in industrial
era and promote the required skills of engineering graduate.
Dilip Chenoy (2019) conducted a study on "Skill development for accelerating the
manufacturing sector: the role of „new-age‟ skills for „Make in India'". The aim of the
study was to focus on developing right skills to address the growing skill gap in
various manufacturing sectors in the context of changing industrial landscape defined
by new-age technologies. The study concluded that that India‟s demographic
advantages can be realized only if the existing workforce is re-skilled and up skilled
through lifelong learning initiatives, and new recruits are prepared with twenty-first
century skill sets. It is a mammoth task for the government alone to develop a skill-
based workforce and drive the 'Make in India' initiative. Therefore, it is imperative
that government and industry partner and take collective actions to develop the skilled
workforce

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Kavery Ganguly, Ashok Gulati & Joachim Von Braun(2019) conducted a research
on "Skill Development in Indian Agriculture and Food Processing Sectors: A Scoping
Exercise". The objective of the research was to study the policies and institutions that
are operational in this context of skill formation in India, with a focus on the
agriculture and food sector. The study concluded that skill development has gained
significant relevance over time in India owing to a large pool of young people;
bulging workforce and the general scope of improving

sectorial productivity and growth manifold. The commonly observed challenges

related to skill development programs need to be addressed with an alternative
approach based on better partnerships, institutions, and program designs to achieve the
desired outcomes.

Krishnamoorthy A. Srimathi H. (2019) conducted a study on "Skill Development -

The Future of India". The study analysed the practices of skill-based vocational and
higher education initiatives and concluded that the global requirements of work force
have to be carefully studied and analysed and adequate steps have to be taken to
impart the vocational and related skills mandated by the industries. This shall ensure a
strong hold for the Indians in the global work force and sustain the development and
growth of the country. The factors that improve skill development will be a mixed
strategy of all the best practices on need-based analysis and requires introspections
and revisions periodically. The cohesive contribution of all stake holders will ensure
that our vocational and higher education system possess the perfect blend of necessary
skills required to achieve the targeted goals

Dr. Rajni Arora & Manoj Chhadwani (2019) conducted a study on “Analysing the
impact of skill India as a tool for reshaping Indian economy”. The objective of the
study was to analyse the need of skill India campaign in reshaping Indian economy,
the programmes under skill India campaign in reshaping Indian economy and the
impact of skill India campaign in reshaping Indian economy. The study concluded that
to further increase the momentum and ensure proper implementation of the skill India
campaign the government set a target of skilling 400 million persons by 2022, but its
pace is in slow rate than the set target. At this pace, the 2022

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Mr. Hansel Furtado (2018) conducted a study on "A study on impact of skill
development at entry level job candidates in India". The objective of the study
was to understand the gap between the job applicant‟s performance level & job
expectation at multiple stage of one's life and to understand employability of
candidates at entry level of job. The study concluded that the most essential aspect for
every citizen of the nation is with booming technologies, organizations upscaling & a
transitioning era as of such today. The conversion rate in with long-lasting sustainable
effect on the market in a structured analytical way and it is important to consider
before providing any initiative relating to developing human potential especially for
candidates at entry level jobs because it is directly dealing with building the future of
the next generation to lead

Jasveen Kaur & Manu Dogra (2018) conducted a study on "Skill Development in
Punjab: A Critique Study of Initiative, Challenges and Way Forward”. The objective
of the study was to assess the financial spending of Punjab skill development mission
for promoting skill development, quality standards maintained at the skill centres in
Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts of Punjab and understand the challenges
faced by the centre heads in the smooth functioning of skill centres, thereby, eliciting
suggestions from them for an improvement in the system. The study concluded that
globalization, knowledge and competition have intensified the need for highly skilled
workforce in both the developing and developed nations as it enables them to
accelerate the growth rate of their economy towards higher trajectory. Today, all
economies need skilled workforce so as to meet global standards of quality, to
increase their foreign trade, to bring advanced technologies to their domestic
industries and to boost their industrial and economic development. Considering the
problems faced in acquisition and retention of students, by the skill development
mission in Punjab, similar initiatives implemented in a suitable manner can prove to
be quite useful. A state-level strategy based on quality training and effective measures
of improvement will certainly lead to an increase in productivity and diversification of
the economy, thereby improving the standard of living.
Ms. Sneha Vilas Kotawadekar (2018) made a study on "SKILL INDIA (NEED,
CHALLENGES)". The objective of the study as to study the present skill capacity and
challenges faced by skill development system in India and suggest possible solutions
or ways forward. The study concluded that while India has a well-institutionalized

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system of vocational training, it has not sufficiently prepared its youth with the skills
that today‟s industries require. Thus, to speed its economic growth the country has
recently embarked on drastic policy reforms to accelerate skills development. These
reforms have led to important change.

References:
1. Dr. S.C. Patil & Prof. Amaresh B Charantimath, Employability through Skill
Developmen tProgrammes - an overview of significance of Employability skills,
International Journal of creative Research Thoughts, 2021
2. Vidhyadhar T. Banajawad & [Link] S Adi, A study on skill development
programmes for rural youth in India, International Journal of Education, Modern
Management, Applied Science & Social Science, 2020
3. Anita Swain & Sunita Swain, Skill Development In India : Challanges &
Opportunities, International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering
Development, 2020
4. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dash & Shilpa Dash, Skill Development Mission and
the Skill Landscape, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research
Technology, 2020 [Link] A & Srimathi H., Skill Development - The
Future of India, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 2019
6. Dilip Chenoy, Skill development for accelerating the manufacturing sector: role
„newage‟ skills for „Make in India‟, International Journal of Training Research, 2019
7. Kavery Ganguly, Ashok Gulati & Joachim Von Braun, Skill Development in
Indian Agriculture and Food Processing Sectors: A Scoping Exercise, ZEF Working
Paper Series, 2019
8. Dr. Rajni Arora & Manoj Chhadwani, Analyzing the impact of skill India as a
tool for reshaping indian economy, International Journal of Research and Analytical
Reviews, 2019
9. Ms. Sneha Vilas Kotawadekar, Skill India (Need, Challenges), IJCRT, 2018es,
both in the national instit 12. Hansel Furtado, A study on impact of skill development
at entry level job candidates in India
10. Hansel Furtado, A study on impact of skill development at entry level job
candidates in India,
11 Jasveen Kaur & Manu Dogra, Skill Development in Punjab: A Critique
Study of Initiative, Challenges and Way Forward, Amity Journal of Entrepreneurship,
2018R Journal of Business and Management, 2018
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2.1.1 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Theories are formulated to explain predict and understand phenomena and in many
cases to challenge and extend existing knowledge within the limits of critical bonding
assumption .A theoretical framework is a collection of interrelated concepts, like a
theory but not necessarily so well worked-out. A theoretical framework guides your
research, determining what things you will measure, and what statistical relationships
you will look for. Theoretical frameworks are obviously critical in deductive, theory-
testing sorts of studies. In those kinds of studies, the theoretical frame work must be
very specific and well thought-out. Theoretical framework consists of concept and
together with their definitions and reference to relevant scholarly literature, existing
theory that is used for your particular study.
The theoretical framework must demonstrate and understanding of theories and
concepts that are relevant to the topic of your research paper and that relate to the
broader areas of knowledge being considered. Many previous studies have proved that
certificate programs improve the academic and professional performance of the
business students who follow an certificate program during or after the completion of
their institutional degree. Certificate programs provide the opportunity to the business
students to gain fruitful experience by implementing their classroom concepts in the
real work settings . certificate programs experience then has an impact on the
professional growth and success of business students and helps them to receive good
financial earnings in their first job Students also learn required skills acquired for their
professional success .Moreover, certificate programs helps business students to
develop good personal qualities and working habits as well as appreciable confidence
level. Certificate courses opportunities make the students able to receive high-quality
job offers sooner. They help them to directly interact with corporate professionals and
thus build a strong network for their first job.. But different studies have shown that to
achieve all the above-mentioned advantages related to certificate programs

2.1.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTIFICATE COURSES

Program standards: Every certification program should contain a clear set of
program goals, objectives, and standards. What are the skills, concepts, and
technologies that the credential seeker must understand and master to obtain
the credential? A statement of what a credential seeker is expected to learn as
part of the program should be clearly stated. When it comes to understanding
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the skills to be mastered, there should be no ambiguity in a certification

program’s goals and objectives. This is a definite case where intelligibility and
transparency aren‟t just nice to have; they are absolute must-haves!

 Existing skills: All certification programs should clearly define what

experience, education, and pre-existing skills are necessary to complete the
certification program successfully. Prerequisite educational courses and prior
certifications should be clearly identified by the certification provider. Before
entering any certification program, ensure that you understand what skills are
required. For example, if you have less than six months of experience working
with databases and possess no database certifications, you probably won‟t be
successful if you attempt to obtain the Oracle Database Administrator Certified
Master (OCM) credential. The OCM credential is an advanced credential that
requires several years‟ experience. It also requires that certification seekers
first obtain the Oracle Database Certified Professional credential before
attempting to obtain the OCM. In other words, know what‟s required before
you leap into the certification pool.

 Assessment criteria: Good credential programs always include a clear

statement of how content mastery and skills are assessed. This is important to
understand in terms of the cost and time commitment to prepare for the exam,
number of exams to be passed, time to complete those exams, and so forth.
Are skills assessed by a written test only, or is a lab examination also required?
How many exams are needed to earn the credential? You’ll find that every
certification program is different. IT professionals seeking the CompTIA
Project+ certification are only required to pass a single written exam while
those seeking the Citrix Certified Integration Architect (CCIA) for Citrix
XenApp credential find themselves facing a battery of five exams before
earning that credential. Good certification programs clearly communicate their
assessment expectations and completion requirements up front so that
candidates don‟t suffer unexpected (or unpleasant) surprises.
 Ongoing benefits and support: Most certification programs offer credential
holders ongoing benefits and support not available to others. Many
certification providers maintain online databases of credential holders enabling
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 potential employers to quickly and easily verify your certification status. Job
pools, job banks, and online presence (resume posting or web page) may be
available to credential holders. Frequently, certification providers contact
their credential holders with special offers, discounts, surveys, and let them
evaluate new technologies not yet available to the general public. Many
providers also offer information on industry market trends, news, social media,
access to internal resources for Q&A and troubleshooting, and much more. For
example, Check Point Software Technologies provides its credential holders
with regular newsletters and access to a “certified professionals only” website
where members can obtain information on resources, discounts, special offers,
and other benefits. Good certification programs pay off not only in terms of
the initial certification but with ongoing support, discounts, and special offers
and access as well

.
2.1.1 ADVANTAGES OF CERTIFICATE COURSES
 Gain a Competitive Advantage: Set yourself apart from your competitors by
receiving advanced training in your field. A safety certificate shows other
professionals in your field that you have a true and lasting commitment to
understanding your position and excelling in your sector. And with the ever-
changing landscape of safety across industries, showing this commitment is
important and valuable.
 Boost Your Efficiency: Whether you’re a business owner or part of someone
else’s company, continuing your education with CEU courses can help you lay
a solid foundation for work ethic, performance and efficiency. The advanced
knowledge, information and training you’ll receive from these classes will
provide you with cutting-edge strategies and tools for the safety industry. You
can use these newfound skills to perform your work tasks with greater
efficiency, which will benefit your entire workforce

 Focus on Specific Areas of Improvement: Whether there’s a specific safety

skill you‟re looking to hone, a managerial skill you want to acquire or any
other expertise you can think of, online courses help you obtain the exact
knowledge and abilities you‟re looking for. As a safety professional, you‟re
always seeking to fine-tune your skill set. The key to being successful is by
getting the desired certificate to advance your career. The only way you can do
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this is by taking the right safety courses to get you there.

 Grow In Your Skills and Knowledge: As you may already gathered from the
benefits listed above, CEU safety professionals can gain access to new skills
and knowledge. This is one of the main cornerstones to all the benefits that
appear on this list, you hone your current habits and sharpen your abilities
when you take certificate courses, And as you increase your competencies, you
may have the opportunity to try something new on the job that will help you
advance your career and make yourself even more useful to your employees
and co-workers.

 Learn Skills That Are in High Demand: :Standard graduate degrees are
helpful in finding a job, but they may not give you the specific skills your ideal
employer is looking for. Online safety courses focus on specific topics or skills
within those broader areas of study. With such certificates under your belt, you
can acquire expertise in your field that employers are desperately looking for.
With the right CEU safety certificates, you can enhance your credentials and
bolster your chances of success in your industry.

2.1.2 DISADVANTAGES OF CERTIFICATE COURSES

 Arrogance: Some people think that everything is finished after getting a
certificate, that they don‟t need to learn anymore, and that they have become
the master of the Universe! That‟s really harmful, both to the projects and to
the personal careers of those people

 Shortcuts: When you learn quickly and intensively, you also forget it quickly.
This is one of the reason. which people usually take over about a month
instead of a couple of days,

 Project success and type of certification important:Companies need to look

at how successful their projects are being run by those not certified. How many
come in on time, in scope, and under or at budget? Then look at those same
numbers from certified PMs

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ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

Data analysis and interpretation is the process of assigning meaning to the collected
information and determining the conclusion, significance and implications of the
findings. Data analysis is the process of systematically applying the statistical and
logical techniques to illustrate and describe, condense and recap and evaluate values.
Whereas data interpretation refers to the implementation of processes through which
data is reviewed for the purpose of arriving at an informed conclusion. The
interpretation of data assigns a meaning to the information analyzed and determines its
significance and implications. The steps involved in data analysis are a function of the
type of information collected. In this chapter, data collected through the questionnaire
is analyzed and inferences are drawn with the help of the tables and charts.

SPSS
SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), also known as IBM SPSS
Statistics, is a software package used for the quantitative analysis of statistical data.
Although the name of SPSS reflects its original use in the field of social sciences, its
use has since expanded into other data markets. SPSS is also used in healthcare,
marketing , market research, Government surveys, education research etc. In addition
to statistical analysis, data management and database documentation are also features
of the base software.

CORRELATION
Correlation is a statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two
variables are linearly related. That is they change together at a constant rate. In
this study, we can used Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation to analyse data.
The formula is as follows:

WHERE,

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FREQUNCY TABLE
Frequency refers to the number of times an event or a value occurs. A frequency table
is table that lists items and shows the number of times the items occur. For my
research study,52response were collected, and no missing values were obtained in the
study. Hence, with the acquired samples, the analysis were conducted

3.1 TABLE SHOWING FREQUNCY OF RESPONDENT

Statistics

gender age
N Valid 52 52

Missing 0 0

INTERPRETATION
The table shows the frequency of the age and gender of respondents. The survey wa
Conducted in a sample space of 52

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FREQUENCY TABLE SHOWING THE GENDER OF RESPONDENTS

3.2 TABLE SHOWING THE GENDER OF RESPONDENTS

Gender

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative

Percent
Valid male 33 63.5 63.5 63.5

female 19 36.5 36.5 100.0

Total 52 100.0 100.0

3.1 CHART SHOWING THE GENDER

INTERPRETATION
Out of the total students 33 or 63.5% were male students. And the remaining 19 or
36.5% were Female students

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FREQUENCY TABLE SHOWING THE AGE OF RESPONDENTS

3.3 TABLE SHOWING THE AGE OF RESPONDENTS

Age

Frequency Percen Valid Cumulative

t Percent Percent
Valid below 7 13.5 13.5 13.5
20
20-30 36 69.2 69.2 82.7

30-40 7 13.5 13.5 96.2

above 2 3.8 3.8 100.0

40
Total 52 100.0 100.0

3.2 CHART SHOWING THE AGE

INTERPRETATION
There were 7 students or 13.5% students from the age group below 20 There were 36
students or 69.2% students from the age group 20-30. There were 7 students or
13.5% students from the age group 30-40. There were 2 students or 3.8% students
from the age group above 40

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3.4 CORRELATION
CORRELATION
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certificate
program
has the
provided certificate
with an courses improves improves do you
advantage contribute ability to knowledg have any
in securing d to my adapt to e about previous
employme overall and act in particular knowledge
nt after career new area on the
graduatio developme environmen subject
n nt t
the certificate Pearson 1 .306* -.173 .350* .202
program has Correlatio
provided with an n
advantage in Sig. (2-tailed) .028 .221 .011 .152
securing
N 52 52 52 52 52
employment after
graduation

the certificate Pearson .306* 1 -.085 .190 .196

courses Correlatio
contributed to my n
overall career Sig. (2-tailed) .028 .550 .176 .165
development
N 52 52 52 52 52

improves ability Pearson -.173 -.085 1 -.185 -.075

to adapt to and Correlatio
act in new n
environment Sig. (2-tailed) .221 .550 .188 .599

N 52 52 52 52 52

improves Pearson .350* .190 -.185 1 .199

knowledge about Correlatio
particular area n
Sig. (2-tailed) .011 .176 .188 .158

N 52 52 52 52 52

do you have any Pearson .202 .196 -.075 .199 1

previous knowledge Correlatio
on the subject n

Sig. (2-tailed) .152 .165 .599 .158

N 52 52 52 52 52

*. Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level (2-tailed).

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INTERPRETATION
 The relation between certificate course provided with an advantage of
securing employment and overall career development is .306% which
shows low positive correlation
 The relation between certificate course provided with an advantage of securing
employment and adapt in new environment is -.173% which shows very low
negative correlation
 The relation between certificate course provided with an advantage of
securing employment and improves knowledge in particular area is .350%
which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between certificate course provided with an advantage of
securing employment and previous knowledge on subject is .202% which
shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between career development and certificate course provided
with an advantage of securing employment is .306% which shows low
positive correlation
 The relation between career development and adapt in new environment is
-.085% which shows markedly low and negligible negative correlation
 The relation between career development and improves knowledge in
particular area is .190% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between career development and previous knowledge on subject
is.196% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between adapt in new environment and certificate course
provided with an advantage of securing employment is -.173% which shows
very low negative correlation
 The relation between adapt in new environment and career development is
-.085% which shows markedly low and negligible negative correlation
 The relation between adapt in new environment and improves knowledge in
particular area is -.185% which shows very low negative correlation
 The relation between adapt in new environment and previous knowledge on subject is
-.075% which shows markedly low and negligible negative correlation
 The relation between improves knowledge about particular area and certificate
course provided with an advantage of securing employment is.350% which
shows low positive correlation
 The relation between improves knowledge about particular area and
career development is .190%which shows very low positive
correlation
 The relation between improves knowledge about particular area and
previous knowledge on subject is .199% which shows very low
positive correlation
 The relation between previous knowledge on subject and certificate course
provided with an advantage of securing employment is .202% which shows
very low positive correlation

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 The relation between previous knowledge on subject and adapt in new

environment is.-.075 % which shows markedly low and negligible negative
correlation
 The relation between previous knowledge on subject and improves
knowledge about particular is .199% which shows very low positive
correlation

 The relation between previous knowledge on subject and career development

is.196% which shows very low positive correlation

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3.5 CORRELATION

CORRELATION
the
certificat the the
e certificate instructor's
courses courses how much methods
improve contribute did you helped in
improves ability to to career learn understand
communic function advancem during in g the
ati effective en your topic
on skills ly t certificate better
within course
teams
improves Pearson 1 -.473** -.272 -.199 -.279*
communication Correlatio
skills n
Sig. (2-tailed) .000 .051 .157 .045
N 52 52 52 52 52
the certificate Pearson -.473 ** 1 .406 **
.340 * .206
courses improve Correlatio
ability to function n
effectively Sig. (2-tailed) .000 .003 .014 .144
within teams N 52 52 52 52 52
the certificate Pearson -.272 .406** 1 .131 .179
courses contribute Correlatio
to career n
advancement Sig. (2-tailed) .051 .003 .354 .205
N 52 52 52 52 52
*
how much did Pearson -.199 .340 .131 1 .489**
you learn Correlatio
during your n
certificate Sig. (2-tailed) .157 .014 .354 .000
course N 52 52 52 52 52

the instructor's Pearson -.279* .206 .179 .489** 1

methods helped in Correlatio
understanding the n
topic Sig. (2-tailed) .045 .144 .205 .000
better N 52 52 52 52 52

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INTERPRETATION

 The relation between improves communication skills and function within team is -
.473% which shows low negative correlation

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 The relation between improves communication skills and career advancement is -

.272% which shows very low negative correlation
 The relation between improves communication skills and learned during
certificate course is -.199% which shows very low negative correlation
 The relation between improves communication skills and understanding the
topic better is -.279% which shows very low negative correlation
 The relation between function within team and improves communication skills is -
.473% which shows low negative correlation
 The relation between function within team and career advancement is .406%
which shows low negative correlation
 The relation between function within team and learned during certificate course is
.340% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between function within team and understanding the topic better is
.206% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between career advancement and improves communication skills is -
.272% which shows very low negative correlation
 The relation between career advancement and function within team is .406%
which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between career advancement and learned during certificate course
is .131% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between career advancement and understanding the topic better is
.179% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between learned during certificate course and improves
communication skills is -.199% which shows very low negative correlation
 The relation between learned during certificate course and function within team is
.340% which show low positive correlation
 The relation between learned during certificate course and career advancement
is .131% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between learned during certificate course and understanding
the topic better is .489 low positive correlation
 The relation between understanding the topic better and improves
communication skills is -.279% very low negative correlation

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 The relation between understanding the topic better and function within team is
.206% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between understanding the topic better and career advancement is
.179% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between understanding the topic better and learned during
certificate course is .489% which shows low positive correlation

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3.6 CORRELATION

CORRELATION
certificate certificate
how likely program is courses
is that you how well a provide an
would do you specialized opportunit
recomme think did this education y to grow
nd certificate program designed personally
certificate courses help you to to develop and
course to help to learn new or profession
a friend or improve knowledg strengthen all
e
colleague knowledge specific y
and career
skills skills
how likely is that Pearson 1 .328* .306* .289* .284*
you would Correlatio
recommend n
certificate course Sig. (2-tailed) .017 .027 .038 .041
to a N 52 52 52 52 52
friend or colleague
how well do you Pearson .328* 1 .143 .103 .381**
think certificate Correlatio
courses help to n
improve knowledge Sig. (2-tailed) .017 .311 .467 .005
and skills N 52 52 52 52 52
did this program Pearson .306* .143 1 .031 .112
help you to learn Correlatio
new knowledge n
Sig. (2-tailed) .027 .311 .829 .430
N 52 52 52 52 52
certificate program Pearson .289 * .103 .031 1 .510**
is a specialized Correlatio
education designed n
to develop or Sig. (2-tailed) .038 .467 .829 .000
strengthen specific N 52 52 52 52 52
career skills
certificate courses Pearson .284* .381** .112 .510** 1
provide an Correlatio
opportunity to grow n
personally and Sig. (2-tailed) .041 .005 .430 .000
professionally N 52 52 52 52 52

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INTERPRETATION

 The relation between recommend to a friend or colleague and improve

knowledge and skill is .328% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between recommend to a friend or colleague and learn new knowledge is
.306% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between recommend to a friend or colleague and develop career skill is
.289% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between recommend to a friend or colleague and grow
personally and professionally.284% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between improve knowledge and skill and recommend to a
friend or colleague is .328% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between improve knowledge and skill learn new knowledge
is.143% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between improve knowledge and develop career skill is .103%
which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between improve knowledge and grow personally and professionally is
.381% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between learn new knowledge and recommend to a friend or colleague is
.306% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between learn new knowledge and improve knowledge and skill is
.143% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between learn new knowledge and develop career skill is .031%
markedly low and negligible positive correlation
 The relation between learn new knowledge and grow personally and [Link]
.112% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between develop career skill and recommend to a friend or colleague is
.289% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between develop career skill and improve knowledge and skill is
.103% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between develop career skill and learn new knowledge is .031%
which shows markedly low negligible positive correlation

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 The relation between develop career skill and grow personally and professionally is
.510% which shows moderate positive correlation
 The relation between grow personally and professionally and recommend to a
friend or colleague .284% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between grow personally and improve knowledge and skill is
.381% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between grow personally and learn new knowledge is .112%
which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between grow personally and develop career skill is .510% which
shows moderate positive correlation

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3.7 CORRELATION

CORRELATION
the do you
certificate think this
that earned program
after the will help to
how long did are you program enhance
the course satisfied will help in your ability
last with future on
for the program career particular
opportuniti area
es s
how long did the Pearson 1 .207 .354* .261
Correlation
course last for
Sig. (2-tailed) .141 .010 .062

N 52 52 52 52
are you satisfied with Pearson .207 1 .128 .246
Correlation
the program
Sig. (2-tailed) .141 .365 .078

N 52 52 52 52
the certificate that Pearson .354* .128 1 .240
Correlation
earned after the
Sig. (2-tailed) .010 .365 .087
program will help in
future career N 52 52 52 52
opportunities
do you think
this Pearson .261 .246 .240 1
Correlation
program will help to
Sig. (2-tailed) .062 .078 .087
enhance your ability
on particular areas N 52 52 52 52

INTERPRETATION

 The relation between course last for and are you satisfied with program
is .207% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between course last for and will help in future career opportunities is
.354% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between course last for and enhance ability in particular area
is .261% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between are you satisfied with program and course last for
is .207% which shows very low positive correlation

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 The relation between are you satisfied with program and future career opportunities is
.128% which shows very low positive correlation

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 The relation between are you satisfied with program and enhance ability in
particular area is .246% which show very low positive correlation
 The relation between will help in future career opportunities and course last for is
.354% which shows low positive correlation
 The relation between will help in future career opportunities and are you
satisfied with program is .128% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between will help in future career opportunities and enhance
ability in particular area is.240% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between enhance ability in particular area and course last for
is .261% which shows very low positive correlation
 The relation between enhance ability in particular area and are you
satisfied with program is .246% which shows very low positive
correlation
 The relation between enhance ability in particular area and future career
opportunities is .240% which shows very low positive correlation

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4.1 FINDINGS

 It is observed that 63.5% were male students. And the remaining 36.5% were
Female students
 It is observed that 13.5% students from the age group below 20 There were
69.2% students from the age group 20-30. 13.5% students from the age group
30-40.3.8% students from the age group above 40
 When correlation happens with certificate course provided with an advantage
of securing employment it shows low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with career development it shows low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with adapt in new environment it shows very low
negative correlation
 When correlation happens with improves knowledge about particular area it
shows low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with previous knowledge it shows very low
positive correlation
 When correlation happens with improves communication skills it shows low
negative correlation
 When correlation happens with function within team it shows low negative correlation
 When correlation happens with career advancement it shows very low
negative correlation
 When correlation happens with learned during certificate course it shows low
negative correlation
 When correlation happens with understanding the topic better it shows
very low negative correlation
 When correlation happens with recommend to a friend or colleague it
shows low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with improve knowledge and skill it shows low
positive correlation
 When correlation happens with learn new knowledge it shows low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with develop career skill it shows very low positive
correlation

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 When correlation happens with grow personally and professionally it shows

very low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with course last for it shows very low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with are you satisfied with program it shows
very low positive correlation
 When correlation happens with will help in future career opportunities it
shows low positive correlation
 When correlation happens enhance ability in particular area it shows very low
positive correlation

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4.2 SUGGESTIONS
 Quantitative Analysis: This course would cover topics such as data
collection and analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical methods.
 .Professional Presentations: This course would cover techniques for public
speaking, as well as how to effectively communicate ideas in a professional
setting.
 Research Methods: This course would cover topics such as how to develop
research questions, design a research project, and collect and analyze data.
 Research Writing: This course would cover topics such as grammar,
punctuation, and composition techniques for writing research papers, theses,
and dissertations.
 Leadership and Management: This course would cover topics such as project
planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
 Ethics in Research: This course would cover topics such as academic integrity,
ethical research practices, and data privacy.

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4.3 CONCLUSION

This certificate program provides graduate students with the skills they need to
succeed in their studies and research. The course topics are comprehensive and cover
the various aspects of graduate studies, from research and writing to professional
presentations and leadership. With the knowledge and skills acquired in this program,
graduate students will be well-prepared to excel in their studies and pursue their
research goals.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Dr. S.C. Patil & Prof. Amaresh B Charantimath, Employability through Skill

Developmen tProgrammes - an overview of significance of Employability skills,

International Journal of creative Research Thoughts, 2021
2. Vidhyadhar T. Banajawad & [Link] S Adi, A study on skill development

programmes for rural youth in India, International Journal of Education, Modern

Management, Applied Science & Social Science, 2020
3. Anita Swain & Sunita Swain, Skill Development In India : Challanges &

Opportunities, International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering

Development, 2020
4. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dash & Shilpa Dash, Skill Development Mission and

the Skill Landscape, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research

Technology, 2020 [Link] A & Srimathi H., Skill Development - The
Future of India, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 2019
6. Dilip Chenoy, Skill development for accelerating the manufacturing sector: the role of
„newage‟ skills for „Make in India‟, International Journal of Training Research, 2019
7. Kavery Ganguly, Ashok Gulati & Joachim Von Braun, Skill Development in
Indian Agriculture and Food Processing Sectors: A Scoping Exercise, ZEF Working
Paper Series, 2019
8. Dr. Rajni Arora & Manoj Chhadwani, Analyzing the impact of skill India as a
tool for reshaping indian economy, International Journal of Research and Analytical
Reviews, 2019
9. Ms. Sneha Vilas Kotawadekar, Skill India (Need, Challenges), IJCRT, 2018es,
both in the national instit 12. Hansel Furtado, A study on impact of skill development
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10. Hansel Furtado, A study on impact of skill development at entry level job
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11. Jasveen Kaur & Manu Dogra, Skill Development in Punjab: A Critique Study
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2018R Journal of Business and Management, 2018

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QUESTIONNAIRE
Name:
Gender (M/F):
Age:

1. The certificate program has provided with an advantage in securing employment after graduation.
Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

2. The certificate courses contributes to career advancement.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

3. The certificate courses improves ability to function effectively within teams.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

4. The certificate courses contributed to my overall career development.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

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Disagree

5. Improves Communication skills

Very low

Low

Medium

High

6. Improves Ability to adapt to and act in new environments

Very low

Low

Medium

High

7. improves knowledge about particular area.

□ Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

8. To what extent do you think this course has in-depth value for providing Personal skills

Very Much

Good

Average

A little

9. Do you have previous knowledge on the subject.

□ Average Knowledge

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Inadequate knowledge

Poor background Knowledge

10. How much did you learn during your certificate course.

A Great deal

A Moderate amount

A little

None

11. How likely is it that you would recommend our internship program to a friend
or colleague.

Extremely well

Very well

Somewhat well

Not so well

12. The instructor’s methods helped in understanding the topic better.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

13. Did this program help you to learn new knowledge

□ Yes
□ No

14.. How well do you think certificate courses help to improve knowledge and skills

Extremely well

Very well

Somewhat well

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Not so well

15. How much did you learn during this course

A Great deal

A Moderate amount

A little

None

16. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the topic that was taught.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

17. Certificate program is a specialized education designed to develop or strengthen specific

career skills.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

18. Certification provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

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19. How long did the course last for.

□ Below 1 Year
□ 1 Year to 2 Year
□ Above 2 Year

20. Are you satisfied with the program .

□ Yes
□ No

21. The certificate the earned after the program will help in future career opportunities

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

22. Do you think this program will help to enhance your ability on particular areas

□ Yes
□ No

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