﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:17:21 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Quarter of UK workforce secretly looking for new job</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/quarter-of-uk-workforce-secretly-looking-for-new-job,c523575</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision282079</guid><description><![CDATA[Employers beware! Over a quarter of UK workers (27%) are actively looking for a new job but have chosen not to share this information with their boss or line manager. In fact, the number of people secretly seeking a new position represents 78% of all current jobseekers, according to research conducted by distance learning specialist Home Learning College. In total, over a third (34%) of those currently in work reported being on the hunt for a new position. The survey suggests that men are more likely to be honest about their career plans. Almost two fifths (38%) of active male jobseekers]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:47:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two fifths of Brits glad they don’t work with Alan Sugar’s ‘Apprentices’</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/two-fifths-of-brits-glad-they-don-t-work-with-alan-sugar-s--apprentices-,c519630</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision279577</guid><description><![CDATA[As the candidates in series six of The Apprentice reveal their true colours, research from Home Learning College shows that 42% of viewers would not want them as colleagues. It seems that women are most turned off by such behaviour, with 44% saying they are glad not to work with people like that, compared to 37% of men. On a more positive note, the survey - conducted among 3,000 adults in employment –revealed some benefits to watching The Apprentice. A third of viewers reported greater satisfaction with their current job and more appreciation of their colleagues after tuning in to the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lack of qualifications holding one third back from career success</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/lack-of-qualifications-holding-one-third-back-from-career-success,c513620</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision275846</guid><description><![CDATA[Jobseekers are finding it hard to stand out in a competitive market, with 32% believing a lack of qualifications is holding them back, according to research by Home Learning College and reed.co.uk. The survey also provided further evidence that higher education is no guarantee of success, with 21% saying their degree has not benefited their career. This explains why 54% plan to enhance their employment prospects through further study. The research showed that the economic climate is creating a mixed bag of emotions for candidates. Although 62% are confident they will get the job they want]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:51:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lovers are the best source of inspiration</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/lovers-are-the-best-source-of-inspiration,c510504</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision273985</guid><description><![CDATA[Romantic partners don’t just provide love and support but are also the biggest source of inspiration in each other’s lives, according to research by distance learning provider Home Learning College. In a survey of 3,000 British adults, over a fifth (21%) named their other half as the person who inspires them most. Interestingly, the sexes were in complete agreement, with equal numbers of men and women choosing their partner as their primary positive influence. Parents were named as the second most popular source of inspiration, as chosen by 17% of women and 14% of men. Friends were in third]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:21:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Desire for change felt by over half of Brits</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/desire-for-change-felt-by-over-half-of-brits,c505931</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision271188</guid><description><![CDATA[Only 12% of British adults describe themselves as perfectly happy, while 55% wish they could do something completely different in life, according to research by distance learning provider Home Learning College. Given the chance to alter one thing, a quarter would choose a new job. The desire for a new house comes second, with 19% of the vote, while 16% want to take things a step further and move to a different country. It would also seem that the wish to emigrate grows stronger as we get older. Only 14% of 18 to 24 year olds selected this as their primary goal, rising to 21% of the over 55s.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:54:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two thirds reject plans for extended pension age</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/two-thirds-reject-plans-for-extended-pension-age,c504909</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision270657</guid><description><![CDATA[The Government has announcement its intention to scrap the default retirement age of 65 but plans to extend the state pension age have been met with dismay by the majority of the British public. In fact, 65% say they can’t imagine anything worse than having to work until they are 70, according to research by distance learning provider Home learning College*. This sentiment peaks amongst 45 to 54 year olds, with 73% rejecting this idea. ‘Three score years and 10’ was once deemed the average life expectancy in western countries. This has increased to 80, according to World Bank figures, but]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Behind the blushes: most embarrassing work mishaps revealed</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/behind-the-blushes--most-embarrassing-work-mishaps-revealed,c504368</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision270313</guid><description><![CDATA[Men more likely to suffer red cheeks in the workplace than women
If you’ve ever had a hot and cold moment as you realise you’ve done something unprofessional at work then you’re not alone. In fact, two thirds of British workers admit to having had a job-related embarrassing mishap, with men more prone to such calamities than women – 72% compared to 63%*. The research by vocational distance learning provider Home Learning College revealed a range of faux pas from the mildly awkward to the spine-chillingly inappropriate. Topping the list of embarrassing mistakes for 10% of men is calling their]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vocational qualifications vital in achieving career goals say half of jobseekers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/vocational-qualifications-vital-in-achieving-career-goals-say-half-of-jobseekers,c498146</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision266651</guid><description><![CDATA[Gaining a professional vocational qualification is a vital step in achieving long term career goals for over half (51%) of workers, according to research conducted among jobseekers by Home Learning College and recruitment website reed.co.uk. Of those who had undertaken vocational study, 84% described it as essential or beneficial to their career development. The survey - completed by over 4,000 active jobseekers registered with reed.co.uk - revealed that 61% have a professional vocational qualification. Over a third (36%) had studied with the intention of enhancing their professional]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:56:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICB students must boost skills to retain membership</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/icb-students-must-boost-skills-to-retain-membership,c497875</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision266496</guid><description><![CDATA[Preferential course fees for Home Learning College students and alumni
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) has announced changes to the minimum qualification standards for membership that affect all Home Learning College students. The new rules come into force from 1 July 2010 after which ICB ‘Associate Member’ or ‘Full Member’ status will only be awarded to those with proven manual and computerised bookkeeping skills. The Level II certificates in Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping required for Associate membership can be gained via Home Learning College’s Practical Bookkeeping and]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gain Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash CS5 skills with Home Learning College</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/gain-adobe-dreamweaver-and-flash-cs5-skills-with-home-learning-college,c497231</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision266108</guid><description><![CDATA[If you’re interested in a career in web design, gaining a web design qualification or just developing your existing skills and knowledge, then knowing how to use the most cutting-edge software will put you ahead of the game. Home Learning College’s Dreamweaver and Flash distance learning course has been updated and is now based on the latest version of Adobe’s Creative Suite package*, CS5, released in April 2010. Home Learning College is one of the first training providers to offer a web design course based on this new software suite. Because the course is offered by distance learning]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:53:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get a head start with the new AAT Level 4 accounting qualification through Home Learning College</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/get-a-head-start-with-the-new-aat-level-4-accounting-qualification-through-home-learning-college,c496402</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision265610</guid><description><![CDATA[If you’re planning to sign up for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 qualification during June 2010 then you should look for a training provider who can offer the new format Diploma, as currently available through Home Learning College. All three levels of the AAT diploma are evolving from 1 July to ensure they are mapped to the Government’s new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The QCF has been introduced to make vocational qualifications more valuable to employers and more accessible to learners. As part of these changes, new modules are being added across]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:04:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New franchise opportunities for Home Learning College bookkeeping students</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/new-franchise-opportunities-for-home-learning-college-bookkeeping-students,c494897</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision264846</guid><description><![CDATA[Home Learning College has partnered with The Local Bookkeeper (TLBK UK) to help its bookkeeping students and alumni fulfil the ambition of becoming their own boss through franchising. TLBK UK is a national bookkeeping and financial management firm that provides comprehensive bookkeeping, management accounts, credit control, payroll and self assessment tax services to small and medium sized companies. The business operates as a franchise so each office within the TLBK UK network is managed independently by a qualified bookkeeper or accountant. Joining the TLBK UK team as a franchisee]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:55:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Degree creep’ evident in third of UK businesses but over half say such qualifications have been devalued</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/degree-creep--evident-in-third-of-uk-businesses-but-over-half-say-such-qualifications-have-been-devalued,c491165</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision262792</guid><description><![CDATA[Home Learning College urges employers to recognise value of vocational qualifications
‘Degree creep’ is causing employers to overlook valuable candidates, according to research conducted by distance learning specialist Home Learning College*. A survey of senior decision makers in UK businesses revealed that 32% have noticed degree creep in their industry – defined as an increasing number of graduate-only roles – despite only 26% saying that graduates make better employees. The survey revealed that 56% of business leaders strongly believe degrees have been devalued and do not guarantee high]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 14:10:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bookkeeping students achieve success through distance learning with Home Learning College</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/bookkeeping-students-achieve-success-through-distance-learning-with-home-learning-college,c491119</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision262758</guid><description><![CDATA[Exam results published by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) show that 86.7% of Home Learning College students successfully gained their ICB payroll and bookkeeping qualifications this month – higher than the national average of 85.5% for the same courses. Almost 300 students have taken their ICB exams in recent weeks having studied by distance learning with Home Learning College – the UK’s biggest provider of professionally accredited home study courses. Results for the ICB Level III Diploma in Payroll Management were particularly impressive, with 95.8% of Home Learning College]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 12:49:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lack of training a deal breaker for fifth of employees</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/lack-of-training-a-deal-breaker-for-fifth-of-employees,c489765</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision262036</guid><description><![CDATA[The ability to support staff development through appropriate training may be more intrinsic to staff happiness than employers realise, according to research released today by Home Learning College. A survey conducted among 3,000 British workers showed that 19% have left a job due to a lack of relevant training. At the same time, almost half (49%) said relevant training would help to compensate for not being offered a pay rise or promotion. When asked why they had left their last job, 17% cited boredom while 13% blamed bad management. A further 8% felt undervalued. Interestingly, only 12%]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boost your IT career with Microsoft Windows 7 certification</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/boost-your-it-career-with-microsoft-windows-7-certification,c489101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision261644</guid><description><![CDATA[Home Learning College launches latest desktop support course for IT professionals
Home Learning College today announces the launch of its Windows 7 Desktop Support technician course – designed to provide IT professionals with the skills to support Microsoft’s newest operating system within a business environment. Delivered by distance learning, the course equips students to pass the Microsoft TS: Windows 7, Configuring (70-680) exam while maintaining their existing work and social commitments. Launched to the public in October 2009, Windows 7 has proved highly popular among business and home]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 09:21:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Enjoy the benefits of adult learning in May with discounts on all Home Learning College courses</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/enjoy-the-benefits-of-adult-learning-in-may-with-discounts-on-all-home-learning-college-courses,c488688</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision261395</guid><description><![CDATA[Throughout May, Home Learning College is offering discounts of between 10% and 20% on all courses*, covering a wide range of topics from IT and accounting to web design and marketing. This special offer coincides with Adult Learners’ Week, which runs from 15 to 21 May 2010 and promotes the benefits lifelong study. Home Learning College research shows that two fifths of British adults plan to study for a new qualification during 2010. The main reasons for this continued desire to learn are to change career and to gain a pay rise or promotion. The survey also showed that 40% feel the ability]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 10:56:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Half of Brits are unfulfilled at work, but satisfaction increases with age</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/half-of-brits-are-unfulfilled-at-work--but-satisfaction-increases-with-age,c485836</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision259639</guid><description><![CDATA[Work accounts for around half the waking hours of the average full time employee, so it would be hoped that this time is largely enjoyable and engaging. However, this is not the case for many Brits, according to research conducted by Home Learning College – the UK’s biggest provider of accredited distance learning courses. In fact, 52% said they are unfulfilled at work, while a further 36% have never had a job they loved. It seems that women are more likely to find happiness and satisfaction at work. Two thirds of females reported having had a job they loved at some point in their life,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:28:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic uncertainty encourages British entrepreneurial spirit</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/economic-uncertainty-encourages-british-entrepreneurial-spirit,c481205</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision256999</guid><description><![CDATA[British entrepreneurialism is alive and kicking according to research conducted by Home Learning College. This is evidenced by the fact that two fifths of Brits would consider setting up their own business if they were made redundant – a fear held by a third of workers. These entrepreneurial ambitions could be tested during 2010 according to over half the population – 53% do not think the UK has seen the full effects of the recession and predict that things will get worse this year. The research also suggests that Britain’s entrepreneurial gender gap may be diminishing. In 2008 the Annual]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:06:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Learning College CIM students achieve 100% pass rate</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/home-learning-college-cim-students-achieve-100--pass-rate,c476555</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision254317</guid><description><![CDATA[Results released this week by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) show that Home Learning College students who took exams in December 2009 achieved a 100% pass rate, beating the national average of 65.5%. With over 45,000 members, The CIM is the leading international professional marketing body. First established in 1911, it has for almost a century defined the marketing standards that operate in the UK and is the global champion of best marketing practice. Home Learning College offers the CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing, which teaches the fundamental marketing principles]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gain CompTIA accreditation for life by completing before January 2011</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/gain-comptia-accreditation-for-life-by-completing-before-january-2011,c474681</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision253263</guid><description><![CDATA[New rules introduced for A+ and Network + courses
Home Learning College students currently enrolled on a CompTIA A+ or Network+ course are encouraged to take advantage of a new ruling that awards accreditation for life to anyone who gains their qualification before January 2011. Earlier this year, CompTIA announced a new three-year renewal policy for the A+ and Network+ certifications. This is designed to reflect the requirements associated with other major IT qualifications, such as Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle. The renewal policy is also required for these certifications to maintain their]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:40:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Learning College AAT students outperform peers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/home-learning-college-aat-students-outperform-peers,c473161</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision252389</guid><description><![CDATA[86% pass rate achieved across three units – 6% above UK average Results released this week by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) show that 86% of people studying an AAT qualification with Home Learning College passed their exams in December 2009. This is 6% higher than the UK average and 15% higher than the global average. Over 750 students sat their AAT exams through Home Learning College - the UK’s biggest provider of professionally accredited distance learning courses - at the end of last year. This is an increase from the previous examination session in June 2009 when the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:40:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Learning College achieves record success in 2009</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/home-learning-college-achieves-record-success-in-2009,c470648</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision250916</guid><description><![CDATA[Figures released today show that Home Learning College significantly enhanced its position as the UK’s biggest provider of professionally-accredited distance learning during 2009, with a range of academic and service level achievements. Successes over the past year include: • The number of Home Learning College students sitting final exams has continually increased, doubling since the second half of 2008 • On average, Home Learning College exam results have been on par or better than national average pass rates. For example, the latest Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) exam results]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:32:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Learning College launches AAT Level 4 Diploma</title><link>http://news.cision.com/home-learning-college/r/home-learning-college-launches-aat-level-4-diploma,c469842</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision250410</guid><description><![CDATA[Achieve Accounting Technician status with the UK’s biggest vocational distance learning provider
From today, anyone wishing to take the final step in gaining full Accounting Technician status can study for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma with Home Learning College – the UK’s biggest provider of award-winning vocational distance learning. The AAT Level 4 Diploma is open to students who have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma or who have an accounting related degree and wish to obtain a professional qualification. The term Accounting Technician covers a huge]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:27:36 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>