Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorised as “Distance Learning”
16th April 2020
In the current climate, leadership qualities like emotional intelligence and positive mindset are more prized than ever.
While nothing is business as usual, this month’s Skim includes useful transferable advice on remaining resilient and positive in challenging circumstances.
14th April 2020
Psychology is one of those subjects that’s hard to define concisely. At a base level, it’s the scientific study of mind and behaviour – but if you delve a little deeper (as psychologists tend to do!), you’ll find that there’s much more to it.
14th February 2020
Yearning to start your own business but not sure you’ve got the entrepreneurial experience to execute? Or happy with your current company but stuck on a certain rung of the career ladder in a role that feels stale? Either way, an innovation-focused distance learning MBA can propel your plans and provide the self-assurance you need to move forward and excel …
16th January 2020
If you’re in the midst of a January job hunt but none of the recruitment site options spark inspiration, a new career in audiology could be just what the doctor ordered.
Audiologists implement life-enhancing therapies for patients of any age with a wide variety of personal needs – so job roles in this sector really make a positive difference to people’s lives.
If this new direction sounds promising, consider our five steps to becoming an audiologist.
3rd December 2019
Management and Leadership roles can be hard nuts to crack in any sector.Succeeding depends on a broad and deep skillset that includes everything from managing budgets to motivating teams – with all efforts ultimately aimed at satisfying customers and meeting performance targets.
21st November 2019
When you first enter the busy world of parenthood, it can feel like you barely have time to draw breath.
20th November 2019
A career in the British Armed Forces is dynamic and fulfilling. However, the demands of military life can make earning an academic qualification with an action-packed career feel like mission impossible.
8th November 2019
As the end of the year draws near, The Skim is here to keep you motivated and inspired with another superb selection of entrepreneurial tales.
This month covers innovative startup ideas, transformative rebranding and expert business tips.
23rd October 2019
The adage that ‘every day’s a school day’ certainly applies to distance learners.
Because although flexible online courses are designed for life, a natural thirst for knowledge is a key motivational catalyst.
However, the vocational value of a recognised course is also crucial when weighting up whether you can balance earning a qualification with work and family commitments.
18th July 2019
When you’ve chosen your academic subject, arranged your finances and are confident that you can fit learning into your lifestyle, you might still be wondering what kind of support you can expect on a distance learning course. At a bricks and mortar institution, staff are on hand permanently to help with a range of questions on everything from admin arrangements …
22nd May 2019
When you want to fit a career-enhancing qualification flexibly into a busy lifestyle with work and family duties, distance learning is an excellent choice. But with financial commitments to consider, you’ll have to find manageable ways to pay for your course, which mean that you can concentrate on a rich learning experience while minimising money worries. Luckily, there are a …
3rd May 2019
Once you’ve decided that the flexibility of distance learning fits your lifestyle, choosing the right course is probably your next consideration. And picking the perfect qualification depends on different criteria. For instance, your main motivation might be moving up the career ladder in your current company, switching to a different sector, setting up your own business or simply satisfying a …