Online courses at Open Colleges
If sitting in a classroom and listening to lectures is not your thing, then have we got news for you! Online learning is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to continue your education and achieve your qualification. Online courses with Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) cover a variety of subjects and areas of interest, and many are nationally recognised.
These days many universities and education institutions, including TAFE and Open University, are offering online study options for a wide variety of their course programs. Open Colleges lets you complete your entire course or qualification online from the comfort and convenience of home. Study business, accounting or photography, or learn about massage or childcare, among other subjects. You can download your materials straight onto your computer and submit your assignments via the web. Plus, as an Open Colleges distance education student, you’ll have access to a number of helpful online resources including the extensive GALE Library of reference materials and textbooks
Here are some of the online courses you can enrol in with Open Colleges:
Online bookkeeping courses – become a qualified bookkeeper with our accredited Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. It’s perfect for small business owners and sole traders who are looking to manage their own finances or for individuals pursuing success as a bookkeeper.
Online childcare courses – our nationally recognised certification gives you the skills you need to work in a number of childcare facilities including day care centres, vacation care centres or home-based care.
Online occupational health and safety courses – achieve your OH&S qualifications online. Developed in partnership with the National Safety Council of Australia, our nationally recognised diploma gives you the qualifications you need if you’re responsible for OH&S matters at your workplace.
Online IT and design courses – upgrade your computer skills to give your non-technical career a boost. Employers are increasingly looking for skilled individuals who have an understanding of PC fundamentals and essential computing software. Or you can learn about desktop publishing and flex your creative muscles with a career as a graphic designer.