Learn From Home Using A Distance Learning School

Anyone can learn at home using a distance learning school. Just about every imaginable course under the sun can be studied, from law to cookery. Learning can be aimed at school, degree, professional or vocational level. Studying from home can be just for fun or it can lead to a serious qualification at the end of studying.

Many distant learning programs with a final qualification are accredited and recognised by professional bodies and employers. A large career jump can be realised by studying from home. There is also the immense feeling of satisfaction of passing a course and having a certificate presented.

The beauty of learning from home is the flexibility that is offered. Learning is at the individuals own pace. A parent might decide that just a few hours study a week is all that he or she can manage. Someone who wants to further his career may study for in excess of twenty hours per week. A student intent on getting a degree in very quick time may take up distance learning as on a full time basis.

The latest distance learning courses tend to send all their learning materials out electronically. Of course media like CD's, DVD's and especially books are still very widely used.

Distance studying could not be easier. Enrol on a course of interest. Learning schedules will be sent, either electronically or by post. A tutor will be assigned to the student with his or her details. Studying begins.

Courses vary in length and complexity. There are courses that last just a few weeks to courses that last a full year. A typical course will start with periods of study, followed by a set number of assignments and possibly an exam at the end of the study period. Students are assigned a tutor who will be contactable by email or phone. The student contacts the tutor with any learning difficulties. Often a course will have a self help section where students on the same course are able to discuss issues amongst themselves.

The UK's Open University is one such distance learning school started in the 1960's. It was their belief that everyone should have a right to an education, whatever their background. Students from all over the world study with the Open University for many different qualifications, for example, diplomas, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degrees.