Distance Learning Courses from the Academy for Distance Learning

The Academy for Distance Learning provides over 500 courses that can be studied from the comfort of your own home. Our courses are easily acsessable no matter where you are in the world. You can study any of our courses online, by CD or by corresspondence, the choice is yours. Each of our courses have been specially designed and written for distance learning purposes. Our courses are easy to understand and follow ensuring that you get the most from your course.
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Featured Course Disciplines

Bookkeeping Courses

Graduate with a Professional Bookkeeping qualification from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), the largest internationally recognised Bookkeeping organisation in the world.

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Pre-Medical Courses

If you enjoy working with people to maintain and improve their physical well-being and interested in science and scientific research, then you may well be suited to a career in medicine, dentistry and veterinary professions and other allied health fields.

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Environmental Courses

As alternative energy sources are being explored and the planet is being studied more intensely, the field of environmental studies is increasingly expanding.

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Great Course Features as Standard

All of our courses come packed full of great features. We make sure our students are equiped with everything they need to ensure they pass their course at the highest grade possbile. Many distance learning providers will not offer these extra features as standard, but we believe they are vital for any student studying any course. For a better look into our course features, click here.

Over 500 Courses Available

With over 500 courses to choose from you can be sure that you will find a course right for you. Our courses are up-to-date and we go to great efforts to ensure that they are relevant in today's industries.

Study Online by CD or by Correspondence

Take your course with you wherever you go. You can decide to study your course online, by CD or by corresspondence. You can even choose all three! This is true distance learning.

No Assignment or Examination Deadlines

We know that not everybody has the time to commit to their course full-time. That's why studying with ADL is unique. There are no deadlines and you can pause and resume your course whenever you like.
"The course, the tuition, and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. I found I was very comfortable being re-educated after 20 years+ of being in the business world."
Dave Gillies- Morgan, Psychology, China

Unlimited & Professional Tutor Support

The hallmark of a good distance education provider is their tutor support. We ensure that our tutors are active within their feilds so you receive the most up-to-date and expert advice possible.

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Getting Noticed at an Interview

Qualifications in their own right won't guarantee you a job, as employers look for a whole range of factors when deciding. If you want to be noticed at an interview you need to 'stand out from the crowd'. To do this you need to demonstrate that you have knowledge and skills that are different to others. Employers like to see some one who is different - this is what you get from an ADL qualification.

The Skills Needed to Start a Business

To be successful in starting any business whether small or large will require you to have certain skills. You'll need to be a good communicator, be able to Market and selling your products, well organised, be able to watch the Budget and have an eye for selecting staff. Firstly, you will need to be a good communicator: not only with your staff, but, more importantly with your customers. Marketing and Sales: – these are essential skills Skills are essential. If you can't sell your own products you won't have much success. Organisational ability – you need to be disciplined in order to see the various jobs are completed. If you give up half way through a job, nothing ever will be accomplished. Watching the Cash: If you can't budget money your sunk right from the beginning. Your aim is not to spend more than you are earning. Finding the right staff an being able to manage them: this is a tricky one. Your skills for this will need to incorporate discernment – matching the right person with the right job and be a leader.

Changing the Direction of your Career

Changing the direction of your career is not be taken lightly. It is not an easy task and many factors come into play. Try asking yourself these questions: Exactly where am I now – why am I dissatisfied with where |I am now? What direction do I want to go – what are the pros and cons of changing? If I want to change how will I get there and what retraining and qualifications will I need and how long will all this take? Try and visualise your future. The big question to consider is will I need new training and qualifications and if so how long will it all take to get qualified. Some people are prepared to spend years getting qualified while others can't wait to get started. Whatever you decide make as many enquiries as you can about similar jobs. You just might find that you have been pursuing the wrong directions. Take stock of yourself before being committed and make sure is it really what you want.