Life changing education
Open Colleges has been providing life changing education for over 100 years, and we are now Australia’s leader in online education.
So far, we have helped over 800,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers.
The reason we come to work every day
All of us at Open Colleges put the student at the centre of everything we do, whether that’s helping you find the right course, designing a new course, making improvements to our online campus or giving you the support you need to reach your goals.
Our students are the reason we come to work every day and we are so proud that we get to play a part in helping them to change their lives.
Meet our people
“At the end of every day, I go home knowing that I have genuinely helped at least one student achieve their goals. Sometimes it is as simple as saying, you’re doing a great job, keep going! This is what makes me get up every morning and look forward to the day ahead.”
Samantha Gilmour – Student Support Team Leader
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On average, Open Colleges graduates increased their income by almost $25,000.
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Open Colleges graduates are more likely to have higher job satisfaction compared to graduates of other vocational education providers.
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81% of Open Colleges graduates gain employment after studying with us and their average salary is 10% higher than that of graduates from other vocational education providers.
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More Open Colleges graduates secured a new job within 2 weeks of completing their course compared to graduates of other vocational training graduates.
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What our students say about studying with Open Colleges
Student success stories“My son Caden was hit by a car. I wanted to learn a little bit more about his injuries and how I could help him so I decided to study physiotherapy.”
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What our students say about studying with Open Colleges
Student success stories“I found getting back into the workforce quite difficult until I took up studying. Within 18 months of me working, we’re in our own home.”
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What our students say about studying with Open Colleges
Student success stories“I want my kids to see me as a strong person that can do whatever I put my mind to. I wanted them to know I could get a job and be the same fun Mum as well.”
Monique – Education Support Graduate
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Open Colleges has over 100 Enrolment Consultants – it’s their job to help you find the right course to match your goals and level of experience.
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There are over 160 Trainers and Assessors here at Open Colleges. They’re the ones to contact if you have a question about the course content or want some extra feedback.
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There are over 30 dedicated Student Support Officers here, all ready and willing to help you succeed. They can help with everything, from how get started, to building a study schedule to help you progress.
A new way to study
OpenSpace is our online campus that allows you to conveniently study around your everyday life. This easy-to-use platform is where you’ll find everything you need to study.
On OpenSpace, modules are broken up into short, simple sessions, so even if you’re on the train or between appointments, you can log in and start learning.
Your online campus uses videos, podcasts, quizzes and simulated scenarios to make learning convenient and fun while building your career confidence.
Part of a world-class education group
Open Colleges is part of Vanta Education, Inc.
With over half a million current learners across eight countries, Vanta Education is one of the world’s largest education providers.
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Our place within the Vanta family means we have access to the expertise, experience and educational resources of world-class institutions, including:
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University of Phoenix
One of the largest private, accredited universities in North America, offering more than 20 degree programs. Faculty members have worked in 728 of the Fortune 1,000 companies.
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BPP University
A leader in UK legal education, BPP University Law School was ranked in the top 5 universities for quality of teaching and educates professionals within 80% of all FTSE 100 companies.
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Career Partner Group
Germany’s leading provider of private education and one of the fastest growing businesses in Germany.
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Bridge School of Management
A flagship business school in India where graduates report an average of 40% salary increase.
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Milpark Education
One of South Africa’s leading providers of higher education and the number 1 provider of MBA degrees in South Africa.
How did we get here?
We’ve been evolving to meet the needs of our learners for over 100 years.
How did we get here?
For more than 100 years we’ve been continuously evolving our approach to meet the needs of our learners by offering flexible, accessible and affordable courses that support our students on their way to reaching their personal and career goals.
Colliery Engineering School of Mines
International Correspondence School
ICS Australia
Thomson Education
Cengage Education
Joined Open Colleges Australia and become Open Colleges in 2011
Joined Apollo Education Group
Acquired by Apollo Education Group in 2015
Apollo began operating as Vanta Education in 2018
If you have any questions, or want to find out more about Open Colleges, you can contact us online or over the phone.
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