Distance education experience - why Open Colleges?

Not all distance education providers are created equal – just like no two students learn in the exact same way. We understand that you're looking for personalised service and support throughout your distance learning experience. Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) looks after you before, during and even after you've completed your coursework to ensure you get the help you're looking for every step of the way.

Distance education courses with a difference at Open Colleges

By choosing to enrol in distance education courses with Open Colleges you get:

• Experience – Open Colleges has more than 100 years' experience of providing quality distance learning courses in Australia.
• Industry expertise – courses and areas of study are developed by qualified industry leading experts. Many are nationally recognised by a number of leading governing institutions. Click here to find out more.
• Flexible and affordable course structures – complete your course at your own pace, in your own time with flexible payment options to suit your budget! Your fees include all of your study materials, including textbooks, delivered to you.
• Help and support – state-of-the-art online support system, including student forums, an online library as well as access to trainers and mentors, to guide you through your journey.
• National recognition – many of our courses are nationally recognised and your qualifications are recognised by leading employers.
• Proven success – our students' success stories speak for themselves.

Since 1910, Open Colleges has provided more than 700,000 students with the chance to realise their full potential and achieve their dreams. With the option to study where you want, at a pace that suits your lifestyle, our courses are perfect for adult learners with busy and demanding schedules. Whether you’re the CEO of a thriving business or a mum looking after the kids – or both! – we let you control your educational pursuits, so you can achieve your dreams.

Find out about the types of distance education courses on offer at Open Colleges.