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Keeping Pace with Time! Over the last couple of years, new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Cyber Security, Blockchain have gained exponential advocates and practitioners. The amount of momentum and acceleration these technologies particularly AI & ML have registered has put adversaries in awe; many either taking up or planning to choose alternate careers; away from mainstream corporate. A huge number of corporate recruitment notifications can be used as a testimony to the fact that head hunters now, are expecting candidates (even freshers) to broaden their horizons and seek knowledge and skills beyond what is being provided in the campuses. There can be seen a heap of customized programs revolving around this technological nomenclature, being offered by institutions like IITs and IIMs and some private edu-tech/e-learning platforms. Prima facie, it seems good to have such learning/updating opportunities being available in the market so readily. At the same time, cautious approach must be hold specifically pertaining to the actual value creation vis-a-vis money to be spent in program fee. Certain programs are being offered with promise of /guaranteed placement. Here, my personal view is to follow the under given checklist: a) If the Institute/Agency providing the Program/Training/Course is credible enough? b) If paying the required fee is worth in terms of your career prospects? c) Are you really choosing the RIGHT program for you, keeping your career track and core skill-set in view. d) What are the honest reviews/feedbacks from the alumni who have underwent these programs; both from other institutions and the institute you are aiming at? [Don't rely much on online reviews, try to directly connect with some using LinkedIn or some other social media and talk to them]. Ultimately, ROI (Return on Investment) is what matters the most. If updating your knowledge/skills in emerging technologies is going to add value to current and future career prospects, one must opt for suitable solutions. It will make one future ready to embrace new emerging opportunities, as well as defend one against redundancy.