With economic recession taking its toll on all us unemployment figures still stand
at an all time high of 2.59 million in the UK, and as the steady flow of university graduates continue to over saturate the job market it seems that there is no sign of respite on the horizon. Because unemployment figures are so high and the number of people with degrees is constantly growing it is becoming increasingly hard to make your CV stand out from the competition. A job that has had a lot of exposure can receive hundreds of applicants so even if someone has the required qualifications and experience they are not guaranteed an interview.
Because qualifications such as degrees have been somewhat devalued as a result of the increasing number of graduates every year, and unemployment remains ripe in the UK many people are looking for further qualifications and experience to set themselves apart from the masses. Similarly in light of the economic recession many people are now considering career changes to sectors where there are more job opportunities. For anyone is in any of the positions just mentioned additional qualifications are a great way of improving your skill set and enhancing your CV, and home learning courses are a flexible way of doing just this.
For many adults the option of further education seems like a path that simply cannot be followed, usually this is due to prior commitments to work or family. Theres no doubt that trying to partake in a full time or even part time course whilst holding down a full time job is extremely challenging. However there is a solution to this problem, home learning courses provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom based courses where the student can set their own deadlines and work schedule within a 12-month time frame. Furthermore the course can be completed on paper or online either of which can be done from the comfort of your own home. Because there are far fewer resources used on these courses they are also very economical and are likely to only cost somewhere between 200 and 400.
Although some tactile learners might see the lack of communication and interaction as something that might hold back their learning experience there are tutors available via email who can provide feedback throughout the duration of the course. Upon completion of the course you will receive a diploma, which come in varying levels depending on the course, from NCFE, which is a recognised awarding body in the UK.