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Courses Direct Distance Education Schools:
Welcome to 21st century learning. Courses Direct Distance Education Schools is a world leader in distance education including in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland. We have helped students realise their earning and creative potential in many areas such as business management, computer studies, psychology, photography, science, education and research and many others. We've set them off down exciting new careers! Courses Direct Distance Education Schools is affiliated with Australian Correspondence Schools, which were established in 1979.

ACS has established a high level of respect in academic circles. Unlike most institutions, Courses Direct Distance Education has none of the overheads associated with the upkeep of a campus. This enables us to deliver quality learning at an extremely affordable prices. There are no addtional cost to students when you choose to study with Courses Direct Distance Education Schools. Our fees include textbooks, study materials and more.

Why choose Courses Direct Distance Education Schools:

1. World leader in distance education.
2. Internationlly recognsied and accredited training.
3. No additional costs when studying at Courses Direct Distance Education Schools.
4. Affordable interest free pay plans available.

Courses:

Certificates and Associate Diplomas in Business, Management and Marketing; Computer Studies; Psychology and Counselling; Photography; Publishing and Writing; Science; Education and Research; Environmental Studies; Agriculture; Alternative Living (Organic Plant Culture, Self Sufficiency etc.); Health, Fitness and Leisure Studies.

FAQs:

If I do a shorter course first can I get credits towards a certificate or diploma later?
A. Yes. We will assess previous studies to give you appropriate credits. Doing it this way will probably take a little longer and cost more in fees though.

Q. When can I start my course?

A. Anytime of the year

Q. What happens if I have to stop studying for a while?

(eg. Get sick, go on holidays, have a baby).
A. Apply for an extension. It's OK to take a break and start up your study at a later point in time. Just let us know.

Q. Do I need any extra books?

A. You are supplied with all "essential" references. Extra books are always useful though, especially for special projects. Tutors will advise you what to buy if you decide you would like to get any extra books.

Q. How do I contact my tutor?

A. Write, fax, email or phone the school. Leave a message if your tutor isn't available and they will phone, write or fax back; whatever suits you.

Q. How long does a shorter course (ie. 80-120hrs) take to complete?
A. Commonly no more than one year. Some students finish in less than 6 months.

Q. How long does a certificate take to complete?
A. Commonly around 6-9 months, if studying full time; or around two years if studying part time. With dedication, part time students can complete a certificate in one year.

Q. Do you offer Degrees?

A. Courses are written to and delivered at a standard that is equal to or higher than degrees offered by some institutions; however, being largely applied or vocationally oriented studies, these cannot be called degrees. Our diploma graduates however have been highly competitive with degree graduates in the workplace.

Free Course Counselling:

Discuss your individual situation with an expert, and be guided you towards the right study choices.

Full reference online library:

Gain access to a searchable online library stocked with course related articles and books.

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Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-05-11 were from:

Thailand; and more.
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