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Our outstanding Introduction to Nursing Course gives you a great insight to the work nurses carry out (it’s not all ER and Holby), and what you can expect to do during your training and further career. The materials cover the history and development of nursing, and what constitutes the nursing

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Part of our Beauty and Personal Care and Grooming section, this course will help you make your hands and feet look stunning. Packed with tips and ideal preparation for a course in beauty therapy.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

If you’d love to work with animals, and really care about their welfare, then you might want to consider doing this course. It's an ideal primer on animal care, and also gives you a great insight into working as a Veterinary Nurse.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Entrepreneurship is the development of a business from the ground up — coming up with an idea and turning it into a profitable business. But it’s also much more than that. While the definition of entrepreneurship may be simple, its execution is much more difficult. This outstanding course will show

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

If you're fascinated by the sea and the life in it, this course will give you a great grounding in the ocean environment. The sea is the last great unexplored environment on planet Earth, and we still don't fully understand it. Explore from the safety of your lounge, office or

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Why do some people breeze through school and others find it almost impossible? There’s a secret to successful studying, and it’s a secret you can learn. Whether you left school last year or 20 years ago, this course will make it easy.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Month

A truly fascinating area, Forensic Science is used in the service of law. To study this area involves the application of knowledge to legal issues, as well as analysis of the scientific methods employed to provide evidence to support and resolve criminal investigations.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

The Counselling Skills course is an ideal entry-level choice for anyone who is interested in a career in the helping professions, whether as a Counsellor, Social Worker, Nurse or even Police Officer.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Have you ever looked up to trace a shooting star or pinpoint far distant planets? Does the night sky captivate and beguile you? Our Astronomy course could be perfect for you.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Have an artistic flair ready to be unleashed? Whether you want a change of career or an exciting new hobby, our Interior Design course provides you with all the essential tools to take your passion for interior design to the next level.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Everyone wants to maintain a healthy and vibrant garden, and this exciting course will teach you the fundamental elements of garden design. An ideal choice for anyone with an interest in gardening or the drive to start a gardening business, the Garden Design course covers essential techniques and style elements,

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

A popular choice for budding journalists and copywriters, the Freelance Journalism course is ideal for any writer seeking a rewarding and independent career as a freelancer.

• Method: Study at home
• Start time: Anytime
• Course length: 12 Months

Do you love animals? Does the prospect of a career spent working with animals excite you? . Our fantastic Zoology course is endorsed by Focus Awards at level 3, and has been specifically designed to give students a thorough grounding in the fascinating and stimulating area of Zoology.