Ever thought education could be about tying bows and ribbons, playing with soap lather and decking up the bride? This year has some sweet surprises in store

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Ever thought education could be about tying bows and ribbons, playing with soap lather and decking up the bride? This year has some sweet surprises in store

2010 is going to be a lot of fun on the education front, or so promise the trends. Like to bite your nails? Make a career with it. Love to wrap stuff for besties? Earn big moolah from the fixation. Always wanted to wipe out terrorism? There's a course for that, too!

There's lots in store for those whose calling is anything but ordinary. A quick capsule of the quirkiest options in store.

Present, ma'am
For all those who like working with ribbons, fabrics, crystals, coloured papers and flowers, gift-packing is a fresh and innovative career option, now widely accepted and envied. And no, it isn't just about tucking a li'l something in a fancy piece of paper -- designer packing is all about creativity at its craziest, luxuriest best, with professional trainers ready to take on you. Delhi-based Magnificence Academy of Packaging Professionals offers a short-term (six-month) certificate and long-term advance gift-packing course including various packaging techniques, concepts and skills. If you get lucky, it can pay anything from Rs 10,000 to 30,00 pm, to begin with.
www.mapp.co.in

Needed: peace
Management, pronto
9/11, 26/11, serial attacks... need we cite more reasons for au00a0 counter-terrorism and peace management diploma course for civilians? If you really want to play an active role in the battle against terrorism,u00a0 this strategic course will educate you about everything to do with terrorists' ways. Theoretical knowledge and practical training are main parts of this course. The reward: Peace over paisa.u00a0
https://www.sarhad.com

Bubble rap
Those who like their two-hour baths and bubble-blowing have something to look forward to. A shampoo making course may just be the best option for you. You can learn various types of soap and gel-making techniques, especially herbal, environment-friendly ones, which have a great scope in the luxury-friendly world of today. It's a rare, exotic profession, with many spa chains and such as enthusiastic clients. You earn deal-wise.
https://www.candleclassesandmaterial.com

Nail it
If you just can't stop filing and perfecting those sexy claws of yours, listen up. Here's a chance to become a nail technician or expertise by undergoing the one-week professional course in nail art and enhancement. Two well-known institutes -- VLCC and Shahnaz Husain -- offer this course for those who want to learn the art of nail-management. Earnings, err, vary from where and what you're doing with what you learn. Nail spas pay Rs 7,000 onwards.
https://www.shahnazinstitute.in/aboutthe_academy.asp
https://www.vlccinstitute.com/

Joy bride
For those who love to live it up on shaadis and decorate just about anything they lay their hands on, the trousseau packing professional course is just the right option. Learn the concepts of packing bridal gifts that include saree, lehenga, towels, suits, shoes and accessories et al, be part of some wonder weddings, and earn from them, too. Package: Rs 15,000 onwards
https://designersareepacking.blogspot.com