07th September 2009
The Internet has grown massively in the last decade, and now pervades many aspects of a modern lifestyle. It’s no longer the case that you have to be sat behind a desk to access the Internet, as almost any modern gadget – e.g. mobile phones, televisio...
02nd September 2009
Project management is a varied and challenging career, and those looking to start a career in this field will need to be personable, resilient, organised, and creative. You’ll have to communicate well with your team and plan effectively, managing costs ...
03rd March 2009
Cher sang “If I could turn back time” – and probably many of us have wished we could do that at various points in our lives. Well, the good news is, we can.
Of course, we can’t wave a magic wand and make ourselves younger (more’s the pity); ...
02nd March 2009
The answer to that is, designing one! Yes, playing a really good computer game can be thrilling, exhilarating and absorbing. But just think how great it would be to be part of a team actually creating a game from scratch.
You’d get to use the very la...
01st March 2009
How often have you heard a friend or relative ask: “Do you know of a really good plumber or electrician?” You might have asked the same question yourself.
The truth is that plumbers or electricians who know their trade and who do a good job will a...
28th February 2009
There’s an old song, made famous by Frank Sinatra, whose opening line is “Love is lovelier, the second time around.” For many people, the same is true of study. It may even be lovelier! It’s certainly a lot easier, satisfying and rewarding.
Lot...
23rd February 2009
There are many benefits to distance learning. Some people are simply unable to attend an educational establishment during normal working hours. This might be due to family commitments such as looking after young children or caring for dependants. In many ...
18th February 2009
Today, it’s more popular than ever before, especially in the UK. Over 200,000 students are currently taking courses at the Open University alone, for instance; and there are many other organisations offering distance learning opportunities.
So what...
17th February 2009
Imagine this: you’re in a job you can’t stand, with a boss who’s a constant pain. Where do you go from here, Do you look for another similar job you have the skills for, or do you train for a different career?
You can see no future for you in t...
17th February 2009
If you employ people in a workplace, you may well benefit from the services of a health and safety consultant.
Workplaces, which can cover factories, shops and offices but also schools, hospitals, hotels and places of entertainment, are subject to wide-r...
17th January 2009
Home study – what’s in it for me?
Making time to learn through the flexibility of home study can mean new skills, increased confidence or even a new life. You’ll be surprised at what you can learn from the comfort of your own home.
Some peopl...
