Online education in Australia: Distance learning courses, online TAFE qualifications, business, computer training online, management, HR courses, home study certificate programmes, correspondence courses in NSW
Open Training and Education Network: The Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) in Sydney is the specialist distance education and open learning institute of TAFE NSW, part of the NSW Department of Education and Training. As part of TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute, OTEN is the largest provider of distance education and flexibly-delivered programs in Australia. It offers world-class distance education services and products and enrols more than 37,000 students in over 250 TAFE NSW courses. Most courses give graduates nationally recognised qualifications through the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework). Other specific-purpose courses are recognised by all of TAFE NSW.
TVET courses for schools TAFE-delivered vocational education and training courses for school-based HSC students (TVET)
Traineeship courses Business Business Administration Business (Medical Administration) Business (Frontline Management) Business Management Business (Human Resources) Business (Marketing) Aged Care Work Alcohol and Other Drugs Work Children's Services Disability Work Disability Work Information Technology Information Technology (Applications) Information Technology (Support) Information Technology (Support)(HelpDesk) Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) Financial Services (Accounting) Property (Real Estate) Property (Real Estate) Property (Strata Management) Dental Assisting Dental Assisting (Includes the Mandatory Electives for Dental Radiography Work) Dental Assisting General education programs Preparation for work and study General and Vocational Education Preparation for vocational and further study Higher School Certificate
Outreach Programs Outreach delivers the qualification 9071, Certificate I in Access to Work and Training, 91349NSW which provides a pathway into the Certificate of General and Vocational Education (CGVE) and vocational areas like business administration, aged care and information technology. Outreach can also customise 9070, Statement of Attainment in Access to Work and Training for specific groups of learners. If you are a Coordinator or Education Officer please contact Outreach. We help young people, women returning to the workforce, mature aged students, people with disabilities and others who want to get back into education and employment.
Short courses and TAFE PLUS TAFE PLUS Courses are commercial and competitively priced. In most cases the course fee you pay includes all expenses for the course, except travel and accommodation costs, if required. TAFE PLUS Courses are usually developed for a specific industry or community need allowing students to fast track the training they require. You can enrol into a TAFE PLUS Course with OTEN at anytime.
Language Literacy and Numeracy Program This Program provides language, literacy and numeracy assistance to jobseekers who are experiencing significant disadvantage in the labour market due to low levels of language, literacy and/or numeracy.
Courses for migrants OTEN offers a range of courses designed to meet the English language and vocational needs of people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Olena Luggassi Fashion & Design Academy provides correspondence Fashion Design courses developed by fashion professionals. Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful fashion designer or shoe designer.
Based in Queensland, Australia, we send our Fashion Design courses to anywhere in the world. You can study them anywhere, anytime. Graduating students receive a Certificate of Completion.
Professional fashion designer Olena Luggassi teaches aspiring fashionistas how to design, illustrate, make patterns and produce fashionable clothes with a professional cut and finish. Olena is a passionate designer and educator with more than 25 years of industry experience.
Learn Spanish online in Australia with Spanish Gurus!
We provide online Spanish language classes to adults and children throughout Australia and worldwide.
Whether you are a basic beginner or at a more advanced level, you can quickly and effectively improve your Spanish language skills from the comfort of your own home or office.
Taught by experienced native Spanish speaking teachers, our group courses (maximum of 6 students) and private Spanish lessons are delivered via top-quality video conference.
Spanish Gurus offer flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening classes available during weekdays and weekends.
Our online Spanish courses ensure students acquire the level of Spanish language that is required by DELE and SIELE, the official Spanish language exams. We provide a professional and rigorous curriculum, taught in the same way that official schools and top universities teach it.
Spanish Gurus also offers private tutors for IB Spanish and for Cambridge IGCSE Spanish to make sure students acquire the best exam scores.
On successful completion of a course, you will receive a CEFR Certificate (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Student Testimonial: "I am studying Spanish as I love the language and its culture. I have access to native teachers from anywhere I am in the world. If I miss a class when travelling for work, I can always attend the class offline when I get to the hotel. Spanish Gurus is the best way to learn Spanish!"
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Online Spanish Courses:
- Taught via Video Conference. We teach European Spanish & Latin American Spanish.
Group Spanish Courses (3- 6 students)
• General Spanish
• DELE exam preparation
• SIELE exam preparation
• Spanish for children
• Customized Spanish course for companies
• VIP courses - customized classes
Private & Semi-private Spanish Lessons (1-2 students)
• General Spanish
• DELE exam preparation
• SIELE exam preparation
• Spanish for children
• Customized Spanish course for companies
• Tutors for IB / IGCSE Spanish
• VIP courses - customized classes
Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance
Courses / Programs
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is the leading provider of insurance and financial planning education, training and professional services to the financial services industry in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. All courses are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and are internationally recognised. They lead to Institute membership and provide entry to university courses.
The Financial Planning courses also provide a pathway to CFP. The Institute's 11,000 members are highly valued in the financial services industry for their specialist insurance education, technical expertise and industry knowledge.
The Institute maintains strong relationships with Charles Sturt University (CSU), Deakin University, Massey University and University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) to enable Institute members to pursue their insurance related studies at university level.
Based in Sydney and Melbourne in New South Wales, the Creative Institute of Australia offers a unique distance education program in professional photography. The CIA distance program is a blend of correspondence and online training. Your fully illustrated, magazine style, course materials form an invaluable continuing resource and are supported by our experienced and professionally qualified online tutors. CIA tutors and curriculum developers have over 15 years experience in professional photography and our programs have been developed by some of Australia leading photographic experts.
CIA hold ongoing face to face workshops in Melbourne and Sydney for distance students to attend. The distance programs are suitable for international and interstate students; many students working full time undertake these programs without having to attend scheduled classes. There is no time limit, study at your own pace. Each student is assigned their professional tutor at the start of their program and when ready to undertake the commercial unit, the student will choose their major project.
Online Courses in Professional Photography; Distance Courses in Creative Imaging Light & Camera; Natural Light Portraiture; Commercial Photography, Art and Fine Light Photography, Photographic Business Studies. Our distance students can also take part in workshops which are organised in Sydney and Melbourne throughout the year.
TAFE Open Learning (TOL) - Study anywhere, anytime! TOL is an accredited public provider of training courses using distance and online delivery. It offers flexible, off-campus, distance and/or online learning.
We understand you are busy and lifestyles today can be hectic so our off-campus, distance and online training is designed to suit your active schedule. You decide the pace of study that suits your needs.
Our Certificate and Diploma programs offered through TOL are recognised and accredited qualifications that provide practical, up-to-date training directly relating to the workplace.
TOL takes enrolments 51 weeks of the year so you can get started as soon as you are ready. We are not limited by semester intakes due to our self-paced learning approach.
TOL programs are delivered through a variety of options including printed learning materials, CDs and online. Our experienced teachers and tutors are available to guide you through learning materials at your own pace.
Due to flexible, off-campus, distance and/or online programs, anyone in Australia or around the world can study through TOL. See how you can access training anywhere, anytime with TAFE Open Learning!
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Education and Training
Literacy, English Language & Tertiary Preparation for Adults
Science, Animal Science & Environment
Retail and Tourism
Short courses:
Animal Care
Business & Management
Community & Aged Care
Compliance
Design
Financial Services
Horticulture
IT & Computing Applications
Language
Life
Management
Mathematics
Professional Development
Property
Retail
Small Business
Writing
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