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Top 10 things to do in a Lockdown

05/11/202005/11/2020Open College

Being caught up in a lockdown doesn’t have to be a bad thing! If you use your time wisely, you can actually be really productive and get lots of things done or ticked off your todo list. So, we’re going to try and help inspire you to get going with our top 10 things to do in a lockdown! Obviously, this list of top 10 things isn’t going to be a fits all solution for everyone, but it should help to inspire you and get you thinking of positive things you can do instead of just binge watching Netflix or non top browsing of Amazon. Top 10 things to do… Read More

Ever Thought of Working in Childcare?

04/11/202004/11/2020Open College

Working in Childcare can be a very rewarding and fun career to have. With the number of parents now having to work to support their families, the demand for people working in childcare is growing quickly. When thinking of working in Childcare, you may only think of the obvious options such as working within a nursery or school, but there really are many other choices available, from being your own boss as a Childminder through to being a Nanny or Au Pair, there are plenty of options. Once you have decided on the area of Childcare that you would like to work in, you’re next step is to find out… Read More

What Qualifications do I need to be a Nurse?

03/11/202003/11/2020Open College

Are you someone who cares and wants to make a difference? Then becoming a nurse might just be the perfect career for you. Imagine being that person who helps and supports a patient all the way through from when they first need help and assistance until they are fully healed. Usually, when you think of working in medicine or healthcare, thinking about becoming a nurse might not be your first thought. But nursing really is one of the most rewarding and versatile careers out there! There are so many areas of medicine and healthcare where you can do your bit and be a nurse, from children’s nursing to adult nursing… Read More

Why Should I Study an Online Course?

02/11/202002/11/2020Open College

Online courses are one of those things that seems to come and go in phases of popularity. People often think that studying an online course is something you do at a set time or stage in your life, for example, if you didn’t do very well in your GCSEs or A-Levels and you need better grades fast. But that isn’t the case, online courses are a great way to advance your career, keep your mind busy and ticking over, learn a new skill just because or have a second chance at a qualification that didn’t go to plan. The range of online courses now available is immense! There is literally… Read More

GCSE Mathematics and why you need it

28/10/202028/10/2020Open College

GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) may not seem like an important factor or aspect of your overall educational journey to most, but the truth is that without them, especially two of the core subjects (English and Mathematics), you aren’t going to get very far in life. GCSE Mathematics is a vital qualification to hold. Even if you have gone on to study at a higher level in areas such as the arts or social sciences, the requirements for you to be accepted onto a degree course will more than always likely require that you hold GCSE Maths and English. Employers looking for new employees will always check CVs to… Read More

The Pros and Cons of Online Learning

22/10/202022/10/2020Open College

Although not a new invention, online learning can be a bit of an unknown factor to a lot of people and so we thought we would weigh up the pros and cons of online learning to give a more balanced view and insight into the topic. If you are reading this blog, it’s safe to say that you are probably looking into the idea of doing some online learning and have been googling for advice. There is no doubt that you have found an unbelievable range and selection of online courses that you can enrol onto and start studying right away and even less doubt that the prices you have… Read More

How do I Enrol with Open College?

21/10/202021/10/2020Open College

If you haven’t studied for a while or you are new to studying online you may be asking yourself ‘how do I enrol?’ Sometimes the online world can be quite daunting or confusing, especially when it concerns something as important as your education and future. Usually, the enrolment process for any online college is straightforward and simple. At Open College we have tried to make the enrolment process take no more than 10 minutes for any of our students, the world is busy and confusing enough without making progressing your learning harder! So first things first, you need to select the course you would like to study, Open College have… Read More

Can you get real Qualifications Studying Online?

20/10/202020/10/2020Open College

One question you might ask yourself when thinking of studying online is can you really get real qualifications by studying online. It all just seems too simple and easy, enrol online, study a course as and when you want and viola! you have qualification that others have had to study for years for. Too good to be true surely! Actually, that’s not the case at all, yes, there are some courses online that don’t provide you with any form of qualification or recognised qualification, but there are courses online that do offer you just that! A real qualification that you can then use to either further you educational journey or… Read More

Benefits of International A-Levels

19/10/202019/10/2020Open College

So, what are the benefits of International A-Levels? You may be thinking an A-Level is an A-Level right? And that it seems a bit of a moot point to even write a blog about this, but actually there are some quite important differences. A-Levels come in many shapes and forms, from many awarding bodies including AQA, Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OCR. While some can be sat internationally, others can’t. For example, when it comes to OCR, their examinations can only be sat in the UK. You can study the course syllabus, but to sit the exams, you would have to fly to the UK. But then, when you look… Read More

What are Employability Skills?

13/10/202013/10/2020Open College

Employability Skills might not be a phrase you have heard before, but it is currently a very important factor for all people looking to either begin working, change career or return to working after a break. The term applies to the skills that you hold and have noted on your CV that make you more appealing to a potential employer. It’s not just qualifications that employers look for in their new employees anymore, they want to see that you are a well rounded individual who is motivated and prepared to learn new skills as and when needed. So this means holding skills such as communication and time management, rather than… Read More