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Lovers are the best source of inspiration

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

Gain Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash CS5 skills with Home Learning College

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

Get a head start with the new AAT Level 4 accounting qualification through Home Learning College

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

New franchise opportunities for Home Learning College bookkeeping students

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

Bookkeeping students achieve success through distance learning with Home Learning College

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

Lack of training a deal breaker for fifth of employees

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%

Boost your IT career with Microsoft Windows 7 certification

Home Learning College launches latest desktop support course for IT professionalsHome 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

Economic uncertainty encourages British entrepreneurial spirit

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

Home Learning College CIM students achieve 100% pass rate

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

Home Learning College AAT students outperform peers

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

Home Learning College launches AAT Level 4 Diploma

Achieve Accounting Technician status with the UK’s biggest vocational distance learning providerFrom 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

Employment prospects not looking brighter in 2010 say British workers

Employers not interested in developing skills through training, according to new researchEmployment prospects not looking brighter in 2010 say British workersEmployers not interested in developing skills through training, according to new researchTor GoldfieldHome Learning College PR ManagerTel: 020 8676 6258Mobile: 07843 335606Email: tor.goldfield@homelearningcollege.comAbout Home Learning CollegeHome Learning College is the largest vocational distance learning provider in the UK, and the only one accredited by the National Union of Students (NUS), allowing its 65,000

Distance learning students enhance employability with Home Learning College and Abintegro

Distance learning students enhance employability with Home Learning College and AbintegroHome Learning College PR ManagerTel: 020 8676 6258Mobile: 07843 335606Email: tor.goldfield@homelearningcollege.comAbout Home Learning CollegeHome Learning College is the largest vocational distance learning provider in the UK, and the only one accredited by the National Union of Students (NUS), allowing its 65,000 students to enjoy the discounts and services available with the NUS Extra Card.All Home Learning College courses lead to professional CV-enhancing, employer recognised

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