Get out of the office and get your hands dirty!

Are you left wondering if you are in the right job? Are you bored of staring endlessly at your computer screen, or filing away mountains of paperwork? Have you ever considered an exciting job in construction where you can use improvisation and adaptation, rather than following a mundane procedure? Mechanic Matthew Crawford suggests that we would be better off ”trading in our mouse for a screwdriver” . Crawford began work life at a think tank in Washington before hanging up his tie an...Read more

Beat the winter weather by studying from home!

Don’t let the bitter winds, chilly showers or dull days dampen your learning this winter. Study your powerful course from the warmth and comfort of your own home, so you don’t have to brave the icy air to attend any boring lectures! Learn whilst snuggled up by the fire with a cup of tea, and still achieve your industry-recognised, fully accredited qualification, giving you a great start to the New Year. Make 2011 the year that you improve your career prospects and get your dream job....Read more

Re-launch yourself in the New Year with a new career!

Imagine if 2011 is the year you get a new, successful and rewarding career! Now is the time to put your plans in place for a new career. Kick start 2011 by studying for a qualification you can be proud of. One of our industry-recognised qualifications will help you to reach your career goals and get your dream job! Getting a new job, learning a new skill and gaining a qualification are a popular choice amongst people’s lists of New Year’s resolutions. Amongst the usual ‘lose we...Read more

Top 10 fastest growing careers!

Do you want a new job but are unsure of which career path you want to go down? Do you want to become qualified in an area that will provide security and progression? According to Alec.co.uk the sectors listed below will see the fastest growth of employment over the next five years. Why not use this as a fantastic opportunity to plan your future? We offer hundreds of courses relating to the following careers; Data Communications Analysts Marketing Officer Software Engineers Medical Administrator...Read more

Act now and become a qualified mortgage advisor in 2011!

The CeMAP (Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice) Level 3 qualification will soon become a compulsory award for all employees associated with the sale of a mortgage! From brokers and lender branches, to call centres, the relevant workforce must sit the exam to become trained to the industry-recognised standard, ensuring a benchmark level of skills across the board. At the Mortgage Business Expo, in November, Sheila Nicoll, Director of Conduct Policy, revealed that the plans to make th...Read more

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