No need to wait years for a new career. Here is how 3, 6 or 9 months of hands-on training can change your future.
Whether you just left school, lost your job, or want to add a skill to your CV, vocational training in Lebanon is one of the fastest routes to paid work. Short, practical courses teach exactly what employers ask for, without the time and cost of a full degree.
Who is vocational training for?
- School leavers who want a profession quickly
- Employees who want to upgrade their skills or get promoted
- Career changers looking for a field with more demand
- Entrepreneurs who want to start a small business, from a pastry kitchen to an electrical repair service
Six fields you can train in at Don Bosco Technique
Don Bosco Technique in Fidar runs TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) courses in six main fields:
| Field | Sample courses |
| Information Technology | Microsoft Office, website design, computer networking (LAN/WAN), AutoCAD, Photoshop, CorelDRAW |
| Engineering and Automation | CNC turning, pneumatic control, automation specialist, industrial electromechanics, car diagnostics, automotive electromechanics |
| Electrical and Renewable Energy | Home electrical specialist, solar water heating, photovoltaics |
| Business Administration | General accountant, executive secretary, medical secretarial, real estate marketing |
| Media and Design | Photography, video editing, theater acting, television directing |
| Hospitality and Culinary Arts | Western cuisine, western pastry, beverage science and mixology, event planning |
There are also courses in plumbing, aluminum fabrication, mobile phone maintenance, tour guiding, Chinese and Spanish, and music and dance.
How long does it take?
Most courses run for 3, 6 or 9 months, depending on the specialization. That means you could start in autumn and be job-ready by spring.
What makes a good vocational course?
- Hands-on practice from day one. You should spend most of your time in a workshop, kitchen or lab.
- Industry-relevant certification. A certificate that employers recognize.
- Trainers with field experience. People who have done the job, not only taught it.
- Links to employers. Visits, internships and a network that helps you land your first role.
Don Bosco Technique builds its courses around these four points, backed by more than 20 years of Salesian technical training in Lebanon.
Skills that pay in today’s Lebanon
Demand stays strong for solar technicians, electricians, car diagnostics specialists, accountants, pastry chefs and digital content creators. Many of these skills also let you work freelance or abroad. Interested in solar? Read our guide to becoming a solar technician (link to Post 6 once published).