Open Insights

Balancing family life, a passion for volunteering, and a desire to formalise years of community experience is no small feat. For Erin, a background in hospitality and event management was fun, but it didn't fit into her lifestyle once she had children. Having volunteered for organisations like the Australian Army Cadets, Scouts Victoria, and the Raise Foundation since her own youth, she decid...

Whether you’re looking to turn a backyard passion into a business, pivot your career into something more grounded, or simply get your hands dirty, stepping into the world of horticulture offers endless opportunities. But where do you begin, and what does it actually take to study it online? We sat down with one of our expert horticulture trainers to get the raw, unfiltered truth about course le...

Studying at Open Colleges means hands-on learning from one of our qualified, passionate trainers like Nicola. If you take on a course in Youth Work (CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work  or Diploma of Youth Work CHC50421) you will benefit from Nicola's eight years of experience in training the next generation of Youth Workers. Let's learn more from Nicola about the benefits of online learning,...