Increasingly, people of all ages interested in changing careers are tapping into the convenient and low-cost opportunities offered by LMS online courses, certification programs, and vocational training.

If you are someone who is considering a career change, make sure you've created a clear plan for your career transition before you begin your elearning program. Don't be hasty--switching careers requires some time and patience. In fact, although online courses are conveniently designed to fit to your busy schedule, you should expect to dedicate a comparable amount of time on online coursework as you would to traditional coursework.

We all know that furthering one's education is a great path to a new and better job. However, what many people don't often consider is the importance of the application process. How a person's abilities are presented both on paper and in person can make the most difference of any other factor.

Your job search might begin before or after you've finished an online course. Before you write your updated resume or interview for a job, be sure to brainstorm the abilities that you have picked up throughout your life, that may apply to your new job. Most of us have an array of transferable skills that we may not even consciously recognize as skills.

LMS students looking to change careers or begin a new one should always market their transferable skills to potential employers. Transferable skills include abilities you've gained in different aspects of your life, including parenting and childcare, education and work experience, volunteer activities, and even hobbies and sports.

Transferable skills are varied and may include skills such as motivating coworkers, negotiating and communication skills, dealing with change and challenges, and multi-tasking. Basically, any ability you possess that relates to the job you want can be considered transferable.

Certain transferable skills are more tangible and easily shown than others. For instance, while you may find it difficult to prove during an interview that you're good at negotiating or juggling tasks, technical skills are much easier to demonstrate. And technical skills are a great boost to any resume. Although all transferable skills are valuable in different ways, a handful of technical skills might help you in a way that others do not.

Therefore, those looking to change careers may consider taking an LMS course or two in technical skills. But no matter the type of certification or training program, be sure to choose an LMS course that fits perfectly with your professional goals and helps you achieve them in an efficient and cost-effective way.