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Communicaid
• www.communicaid.com
Headers: Cross Cultural Awareness Training
Communicaid is a global leader in the design and delivery of Cultural Awareness Training. Courses include business English courses, wrold language training, cultural awareness and communication skills training.
ElectaCourse
• ElectaCourse Home Study Courses
Headers: Electrician Courses, Other Electrical, PC Technician Course, Plumbing Courses, Language Courses, Other Courses
Home study and distance learning courses and examination aids for plumbers, electricians, private investigators, accident investigators and more.
ICS Learn
• www.icslearn.co.uk
Headers: IT, Business, Technical Studies, Arts & Creative Skills, GCSEs, A-Levels, Leisure & General Interest, MBA
ICS is offering dozens of distance learning courses in a wide variety of subjects and levels. Prices are from £69 - £2199. Courses are divided into units, which you work through at your own pace, and at the end of each unit there is a testpaper to complete. Courses may be either paper based, CD or online. ICS stands for International Correspondence Schools and was established in 1890. Now part of the Thomson Learning Worldwide Group, it is one of the largest distance learning organisations in the world.
Lotus
• www.lotuscourses.com
Headers: Distance Learning: Health & Beauty Courses, Creative Courses, Caring Courses, Business Courses, WAHM Start-Up, WAHM Mentoring
Eclectic offering of courses from book-keeping to freelance journalism from recognised examining bodies. Lotus is aimed at mums who want to kick start a new career. In fact there is a free 10 day course entitled The Secrets To Becoming A Successful Work At Home Mum.
NEC Courses
• www.nec.ac.uk
Headers: Home Study Courses
The National Extension College (NEC) offers a wide variety of courses for individuals (including GCSE and A level) and for professionals in the areas of childcare, management, care, schools and colleges plus tailor made training courses. NEC is a member of: Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (Board Member), British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD), Association of Colleges, Association of Learning Providers, European Association for Distance Learning, The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education.
Oxford College
• www.oxfordcollege.ac
Headers: Distance Learning
Oxford Distance Learning offers A level and GCSE courses in addtion to a range of diploma courses covering a wide range of subjects from Horse Studies to Counselling. Each course has a personal tutor. Courses are open to students worldwide - check the entry requirements for each course.
Oxford Open Learning
• www.ool.co.uk
Headers: Distance Learning
Founded in 1985, Oxford Open Learning is a member of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges (ABCC) and of the British Learning Association (BLA). The college offers distance learning courses to adults (UK and overseas students are welcome) and GCS and A level courses to children studying from home.
Courses available:
GCSE, A level, Accounting, Writing Courses, Basic Skills, Management, School Administration.
Pitman Training
• www.pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
Headers: Distance Learning, Pitman Training Centres
As well as their training centres (located in most of the major Scottish cities) Pitman now offer distance learning in office and IT skills for both individuals and for businesses.
Premier Training
• www.premiertraining.co.uk
Headers: Home Study Courses in Book-keeping and Accounts
Courses suitable for accounting technicians, bookkeeping students and professional accountancy students. There is also a course for people starting their own business. Premier Training is an approved provider for: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers ICB, Association of Accounting Technicians AAT, AAT Diploma, AAT Payroll, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA, Sage Payroll, Sage Accounts (computerised bookkeeping)
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
• www.stonebridge.uk.com
Headers: Distance Learning Courses
Wide variety of distance learning courses from business and accounting to the fundamentals of electricity, from eco building design to stress management. Stonebridge Associated Colleges is based in the UK but accepts students worldwide.
UK Open Learning
• www.uk-open-learning.com
Headers: Distance Learning Courses
UK Open Learning is based in the Lake District and is a leading provider of distance learning courses for individuals and businesses. They offer qualifications from ASET, ABC, IAB, GOAL and AQA. There is a wide range of courses on offer from animal care and behaviour to IT, from travel to health and beauty.
The University of the Third Age
• www.u3a.org.uk
The U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is made up of a collection of learning groups (currently 522 groups) throughout the UK who are affiliated to the U3A and who organise courses locally. The courses are specifically aimed at 3rd Agers and vary depending on your area. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can get the telephone number of your local group here. Alternatively you might be interested in doing one of the short online courses available. Fees for these are currently £5 -£10. Typical online courses cover writing, art history, history, geography and understanding computers.
The Open University
• www.open.ac.uk
If you feel like doing a university degree course, then the OU offers a huge number of degree courses in all subjects. You can also enrol for non degree level short courses. Enrol online.
Vision2learn
• www.creatingcareers.net
Headers: Free Online Courses
The courses available from this site are funded by the Learning and Skills Council and are therefore free. Courses are in IT, Entrpreneurship, Money Management, Healthy Living and Sports Coaching. All courses lead to nationally recognised qualificaitons and students receive support from qualified tutors. Accreditation is through your local college. Available for residents over 16 in England.
Voice-Over Masterclass
• http://vomasterclass.co.uk
Headers: Voiceover Coaching
Make money with your voice! Voice-over training with leading UK voice artist, Gary Terzza (Channel 4, E4, Five). Try the free lesson online and check out the latest voice-over jobs.
Warnborough College (UK)
• www.warnborough.ac.uk
Headers: Distance Learning Courses
Very wide range of courses for IT to permaculture! So whether you want to learn book-keeping or get to grips with vertibrate zoology, there is probably a course to interest you here. Warnborough College is an international institution founded originally in Oxford for adult education. Now it provides distance learning courses for individuals and for businesses. Warnborough College (UK) is an institutional member of the College of Teachers.
Woodgrove Tutorials
• www.woodgrove-tutorials.co.uk
Headers: Home Study Courses in Book-keeping and Accounts
Recommended by Alan Sugar! Woodgrove specialises in accounting, book-keeping and PAYE courses for beginner and advanced learners. Woodgrove Tutorials is an Accredited Distance Learning Training Centre for the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) Courses, a member of The Association of British Correspondence Colleges and a member of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges (ABCC).
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