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Are Online Short Courses Worth It?

December 11, 2020
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Online short courses are a solid choice to upskill and gain essential knowledge in specific areas.  All without the need to enrol onto diploma, A Level or degree courses. It can be disheartening to feel like you need years of studying before[...]
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Are Online Courses Recognised?

November 13, 2020
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Online courses are an exceptional way to broaden your educational horizons and learn new skills. Learning in any form can enrich both your personal and professional life. By investing time in your education, you build your CV and become more attractive[...]
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Preparing for your Distance Learning Course

October 23, 2020
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Distance learning offers the same qualifications available through bricks and mortar colleges. Whether that’s retaking your GCSEs or learning a new hobby, it’s possible to do so through distance learning. Anyone with conflicting schedules can[...]
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What Do You Need to Be A Teaching Assistant?

October 9, 2020
What Do You Need to Be A Teaching Assistant?

Becoming a teaching assistant provides you the opportunity of working in a diverse and incredibly rewarding role. With numerous opportunities for career development and the capacity to fit it all around your family life. Teaching assistants contribute[...]
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Moving from Teaching Assistant to Teacher

October 8, 2020
Moving from Teaching Assistant to Teacher

You may have planned to make the leap all along or you’ve just realised your potential as a fully qualified teacher. No matter the reason, moving from TA to teacher is a logical and well-trodden path. You can command a higher wage and have a bigger[...]
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How to Manage Your Studies While Working Full-Time

September 29, 2020
How to Manage Your Studies While Working Full-Time

The thought of going back into education can be a daunting prospect. Especially if you have to balance studies with a full-time job. Except work is just the tip of the iceberg. You also have a partner, children, family and friends to give your time[...]
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What Does Access to Higher Education Mean?

September 24, 2020
What Does Access to Higher Education Mean

Higher Education is an optional third level stage of study at university. On completion, individuals are awarded an academic degree. Numerous career paths are only available to people with a degree, such as engineering, medicine, teaching and[...]
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How to Study A Levels from Home

September 13, 2020
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A Levels are an internationally recognised qualification favoured by universities and employers alike. By gaining an A Level qualification you’re setting yourself up for better academic and professional opportunities. A Levels are the UK standard school-leavers[...]
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Why are Online Courses so Popular?

September 10, 2020
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Online courses are relatively new. Originally distance learning was provided by sending course guides, heavy textbooks, CDs and DVDs through the post. Assignments were either submitted through the post or via an online portal that was little more than[...]
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Do I need a degree to be in Marketing?

September 8, 2020
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Marketing encompasses a broad range of employment prospects. Because of this, it seems the route into a career in marketing is as diverse as the job opportunities. Therefore, depending on what niche piques your interest will determine where you should[...]
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