Distance education courses at Open Colleges

Your future is now

Do you dream of starting a new career? Finding a job that's rewarding and fulfilling is something that many of us strive for in our lives. Perhaps you're looking to start your own business and be your own boss or do you feel that formal qualifications keep you from getting ahead at your job? With the recent global economic downturn, more and more people are questioning their choice of career and reconsidering their options.

For many, distance learning offers the perfect opportunity to study and continue working, with a timeframe that's suitable to your needs. Distance education courses are flexible and convenient and offer the same high quality education and training that you would expect from face-to-face learning experiences. Signing up is easy and you'll be on your way to making your vocational dreams a reality. The future – your future – is now.

Find out more about distance education courses and the benefits of distance learning:

1. How does distance education work?
   Find out the fundamentals of enrolling and completing a distance education course and decide if distance learning is right for you.
2. A brief history of distance education
   Offered by some of the finest educational institutions in the world, distance education has a long-standing history of successful results.
3. Types of distance education courses
   No two students learn in the same way – learn about the different types of distance education courses and determine which style of learning will be most suitable for you.
4. Open Colleges – more than 100 years' experience in providing quality distance learning courses
   Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) has had more than 100 years' experience in providing quality vocational training and is one of Australia's leading distance education providers.
5. Distance education – governing bodies and organisations
   Many of the Open Colleges distance learning courses are nationally recognised by industry bodies. Learn why your nationally recognised course is a cut above the rest.
6. Distance education courses at Open Colleges
   From animal care to advanced professional development, Open Colleges offers a wide variety of distance education courses across a number of areas so you can find the perfect course to kick-start your career.
7. Frequently asked questions about distance education
   Find the answers to your distance learning FAQs.