ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION -These are not the standard courses you find in every other college and uni ....and that is part of why our graduates are so successful. They have a totally different set of skills and knowledge to most of their colleagues; and that makes them uniquely valuable to clients and employers.
Small Business
Study small business, consulting, entrepreneurship, business planning and more.
Management
Study bookkeeping, finance, project, management, personnel & leadership skills.
Marketing
Study marketing foundations, sales, PR, marketing psychology and more.
Information Technology
Study web design, computer programming, computer servicing, graphics and more.
Psychology
Study human behaviour, motivation, industrial and marketing psychology, counselling, etc.
Tourism
Study to be a Tour Manager, learn tour guide skills, ecotourism and more.
Hospitality
Study food service, accommodation management, event management and more.
Ecotourism and Adventure Activities
Tour Guide, Bushcraft, Plants, Animals and more
Health
Study health sciences, complementary medicine, nutrition, and medical support, etc.
Leisure Management and Fitness
Study to be a Fitness Instructor, Life Coach, Leisure Centre Manager, Play Leader and more.
Writing and Journalism
Study freelance writing, writing for children, creative writing, editing, ESL, publishing, etc.
Photography
Study photographic business, photo technology, photo retailing, wedding photography, etc.
Farming courses
Study farm management, poultry, horses, animal health care, cattle, sheep, organics, etc.
Horticulture courses
Study production or amenity horticulture, gardening, landscaping, crops, and more.
Pet Care Courses
Study and work with pets - healthcare, breeding, training and more.
Environmental
Study zoology and environmental management, botany, ecology, marine, ornithology, and more.
Science courses
Study science and technology - biochemistry, botany, human biology, zoology, mechanics, etc.
Training / Teaching
Study education - course writing, lecturing, distance education, alternative education, and more.
General Courses
Learn vocational skills in research, thesis development, problem solving, writing, etc.
NEWS ITEMS
New Courses Launched:
Bush Tucker
Natural Therapies for Animals
Managing Notable Gardens and Landscapes
Dramatic Writing
Therapeutic Nutrition
Recently updated courses:
Horse Care II Updated, Expanded & Online!
Recently updated by our highly experienced and qualified Agricultural Tutor, this course covers feeding, stabling, food care, bedding, tack and conditioning of the horse. This is a stand alone course and may be taken without Horse Care I as a pre-requisite.
Alternative Energy has just undergone a major revision & expansion.This course will equip you with knowledge and understanding of the types of alternative energy, better ways to manage energy consumption, how electric and non-electric systems work, different techniques for storing electricity, and use this knowledge to plan how to convert a buildings energy supply to an alternative systems.
New UK Horticulture Tutor appointed -
Diana Cole B.A. (Hons), Higher Dip. (Garden Design), RHS Advanced Cert. Horticulture, Cert Admin.Mgt., Dip. Inst. Personnel Management
In addition to her RHS horticulture, garden design, City & Guild construction, NPTC pesticide/legislation and business/management qualifications, Diana has a variety of skills drawn from setting up Arbella Gardens, a landscape gardening business. She also has administrative, management and training delivery experience drawn from her employment in other organisations such as the NHS and other educational institutions such as schools & universities. She has augmented her training expertise having gained the Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector qualification
She also has experience gained through working as a volunteer in a number of different roles including amenity style gardening in parks and practical conservation work.
