Asked 10/19/2008
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Do you know of any reputable distance-learning courses? I am thinking of taking up a course to fit around my work life. I work fulltime, so think a distance learning course would suit me best. Problem is, there are so many online sites that offer courses, how do I know what is reputable? |
Answer 1/1 - Submitted 10/21/2008
The best places are local colleges or adult learning centres - that is if the ones in your area do distance learning.
If not, beware! I wouldn't recommend any of the national based distance learning providers because...
They charge two or three times more than local providers do.
They don't give a lot of support and usually send out course materials which are no better than a book you can buy for less than £20 in your local high street.
They are not registered exam centres and therefore leave you to find your own exam centre to register with, which is almost impossible as most exam centres will only take on people who are studying with them.
They are also not accountable to any Governmental authority and therefore have no commitment to see that you complete your course, and many of them will forget about you once they have your money.
These distance learning providers are not monitored in the same way that schools and colleges are. Therefore, there are no official statistics for these organisations that show the numbers of people completing courses with them, and there is no way of knowing how good or bad they are.
These are the things you need to look out for when using distance or home learning. When you see a distance learning provider who on their web site has a shopping basket for you to put as many courses in as you like and buy them, alarm bells should ring.
Hope this helps.
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