Do distance learning courses work?
am thinking of taking my first distance learning course with ICS,
They say they send you material and give you a tutor, as well as
support by phone.
Do these courses really work or do they leave you to your own devices as if you were learning from books from the library?
Any feed-back from people who have taken distance learning courses will be appreciated .
I cannot answer your question. But I ask if you would be working
toward some kind of credential, and if you have determined the
acceptability of such a credential in your country. I also ask if your need would be met by Open University or another organization that is actually recognized in your country.
-I've just ambarked upon a garden design course with the KLC School of Design in Chelsea as a distance learning student and I have spoken to my tutor, I have received all materials, all are very comprehensive and the overall course is superb. I've spent a lot of time in the last couple of days drawing out a timetable and went through the 5 modules and my thought about my study process is clear. I'm very happy.I've finished an RHSII and a Permaculture certificate and both are unvaluable to this course, however 2 out of 5 of the KLC modules are covering quite a fair amount of studies that I had done in my previous courses though not as thoroughly but if you are passionate and love what you do I'm sure that wouldn't be a problem. I would recommend this course - I have seen many graduates designs and the work is excellent. I work in an urban design consultancy and I know what I want to do and
what to expect in design - KLC gives me just what I wanted if not more.