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When you’re in school choosing your GCSEs, not many of us take into account the impact the subjects we choose will have on our lives. We take for granted that all jobs expect us to have decent grades in the core subjects e.g. Maths and English, and that to get into university you will need...

When it comes to learning and discovering what is available to you, knowing that you can complete the course you want from the comfort of your own home can be incredibly appealing. However, despite the number of online courses you can choose from, not all of them can be translated into an online course. Some...

Whilst we have no choice but to spend our formative years trapped in a classroom environment, for many of us this regimented style of learning is not the best way to learn. Most people find classrooms and set timetables to be incredibly restrictive and limiting to their studies. That is why online courses are so...

It is that time of year again when we start re-evaluating our lives and consider making a change to our circumstances. However, before you jump on the bandwagon and quit your job or begin the latest diet, we suggest that you take a moment to stop, think and consider your options. True… January is a...

When it comes to online courses, we are all familiar with the traditional ones of psychology, teaching, photography and animal care. But what about the more obscure courses? The rare ones which stand out for their unusual titles and qualities? Are they worth pursuing, or are they unique for reason? In this article, we shall...

By now you’re probably aware that marketing is one of the most popular, in demand jobs around. But why? Why is this particular career proving to be so lucrative? More importantly, why should you use this information to help you pick an online course? The answer is simple: diversity. Not only is every business now...

When it comes to creative writing qualifications, you can’t be blamed for assuming that your career routes will be limited to journalism, blog writing, and being a novelist. However, there is much more to getting a writing qualification than the above careers. In truth, there are a variety of jobs that you can explore –...

Redundancy can occur for a variety of reasons – a business closing, a company experiencing financial difficulty, a job role no longer being needed, or a location change. However, just because the job is gone, doesn’t mean you have to let it get you down. Being made redundant could prove to be the opportunity you...

If you’ve ever wondered what qualifications your favourite celebrities have got in their arsenal, then we have got the answer for you. Below we have compiled a list of 6 top UK celebrities and have not only revealed their academic origins, but have shown how some, but not all have gone on to use their...

In the current climate, having access to nationally recognised qualifications which you can complete at home, is fantastic. At a click of a button, you can improve your CV and add an array of qualifications to your arsenal which could improve your employability odds. However, is online learning the right choice for everyone? We investigate…...