Student Reviews

I’ve had a wonderful experience with open colleges. I had lots of support throughout my studies with my trainer Zaid and the student support team. I’d highly recommend open colleges to further your studies.

The Assessors especially Mel were very supportive and responsive, they were always available to answer questions or provide guidance when needed. I highly recommend Open Colleges for anyone considering online learning.

Overall great and easy to manage – I found the course easy to follow, student support was always there to support you best they could.

The material engaging and highly valuable for my upskilling journey. The online learning structure works really well for me, especially as I manage full-time work and being a parent.

I had a pretty good experience with Open Colleges. My trainer was excellent and always willing to help me out when I needed it.

It’s was a great journey with Open Colleges, all the facilitators and admin team was quite helpful. They also helped me to find my placements too.

Open Colleges provided a lot of relevant learning material, with additional links that gave me opportunities for further reading in my own time. The assessments were thorough and achievable, ensuring I was properly prepared for working in the industry. The best part was that I could work at my own pace and at a time that suited me.

I had a very positive experience with my Horticulture course (Certificate III), and most of the time I found it fun and rewarding. The course was easy to navigate, with a good layout for browsing content and completing assignments. I was working full-time while studying, so the flexibility was a huge bonus. The assessors, Blaine and Jaclyn, were determined for me to finish and gave great support and encouragement. I would recommend the Horticulture course through Open Colleges, I learnt a lot and had fun along the way.

My experience has been amazing with Open Colleges! My trainer Sharon has been so encouraging and friendly along the whole way and goes out of her way to support me whenever I need it. I now get my work experience from the local Zoo, and complete my placement at the farm that I have always worked at. Open Colleges was so helpful with the process and I could not recommend them enough!

I found the feedback provided by my trainer to be helpful and instructive, making this one of the most effective courses I’ve undertaken. The structure suited me perfectly, with the flexibility to complete the course when I was free. Being a mother and business owner, this was a massive bonus for me.

Catherine Tumelty has been so kind, friendly, and helpful as I’ve progressed through my Cert IV in Marketing Communications. The course materials were very interesting, and so many great external resources were provided.

It was very clear and easy to understand and the opportunity to resubmit marked assignments was helpful.

Great flexibility, allowing me to learn in my own time and at my own pace.

The course I enrolled in was perfect for me, as at the time of enrolment I experienced a sudden health crisis and had to be indoors most of the day. I would have gone crazy if I hadn’t had this interesting course to work through, and it certainly enriched my life. My overall experience was great and I really enjoyed the practical training.

Open Colleges is a great way to study. You get the help and support you need, and you can study at your own pace.

I thoroughly enjoyed my course at Open Colleges. The content was good and applicable and the Case Studies were very realistic. My Mentor, Kelly, was very informed and could give good advise and guidance throughout the duration of my course.

The learning is invaluable, and I call on it every day in my job. While OC was perfect for my situation, online 24/7 education comes with big challenges, namely instant support with questions at the time you are studying

My experience with Open Colleges is most definitely a positive one. Everyone I interacted with was polite, friendly, and more than happy to help. The course was very informative and easier to understand than I expected. When I had issues, I was always able to get the help I needed. I really appreciate their help and understanding throughout my time studying.

I was able to study and work at the same time, which is unheard of and a really great opportunity. It almost felt like, as soon as I made the decision to start studying, everything started to fall into place. For anyone thinking about studying but feeling like they don’t have a clear purpose, I highly recommend biting the bullet and giving it a go.

I’ve had no trouble with the course. I received great help while doing the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance through Open Colleges. They were happy to extend my course when I had no laptop and wasn’t sure how long it would take to get one.

Michelle’s kindness and empathy calmed my anxiety, and her reassurance gave me the confidence and willingness to learn. Selafina walked me through placement options and made the next steps feel exciting. Thank you both for holding my hand throughout my learning. I couldn't have come this far if it weren't for the awesome customer service ensuring I graduate with flying colours.

As a mature-age student who hadn’t studied since 1974, starting a new course felt daunting. After discussing options with Open Colleges, I felt confident and decided to give it a go. I graduated! Once you get your head around researching topics alongside the assessment readings, it all makes sense. A tip from me: when you feel yourself getting off track, that’s the signal to ramp up your research and reach out to your trainer.

Totally suited to what I was looking for, as I needed to complete it in my own time. The content was comprehensive and gave me confidence I’ve been able to apply in the workplace. Online staff were accessible, pleasant, and easy to deal with. Fellow students were incredibly supportive. Overall, a very positive experience.

I had a great experience with Open Colleges, and my assessor went above and beyond for me. Any question I had was answered.

It was a very amazing experience, and after completing, I was promoted. Now I am already a manager in a center. I'm so grateful to OC for doing a very good job in training me. I was equipped with lots of skills that my fellow colleagues, who are diploma-qualified, never had.

I found this course to be the best part of my journey in dentistry as a dental assistant and front desk coordinator. It covers everything you need from chairside assisting to customer service, managing emergencies, and infection control. Dorina was incredibly supportive throughout, always responding to any questions or concerns. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to work in the dental sector as a dental assistant.

Open Colleges is the way to start your studies! Honestly, Dorina, my teacher, has made my learning experience very easy and stress-free. I don’t think I would have been able to complete the course without her help. The overall course of my Certificate III in Dental Assisting was very informative and had easy access. The support team was very helpful and always there when needed. I’d definitely do a course with Open Colleges again!

Doing my Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication through Open Colleges was truly life changing! The flexibility to be able to do my course whenever I wanted and having such quick responses from my teachers made it quick and simple to do my course. I had great feedback from the teachers through email and lots of support offered.