Tips On Choosing The Right Course

September 29th, 2014

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Finding the right course for you can be a difficult task, and because it is such a hard task some often put it in the back of their minds and forget about studying altogether. These people are the ones that are missing out on opportunities that arise. In order to counter this, here are some tips on how to choose the right course – taking the first step is often a daunting one, but it can be made easier. Just read on to find out more. The only way you are going to be able to see if a course is the best fit for you, make sure you ask lots of questions and suss everything out.

• Assess your strengths and weaknesses.
• Find a course that you’re interested in – passion can go a long way.
• See if the course that you are enrolling in is accredited nationally.
• Get an idea of the course as a whole – a quick overview of the course.
• Look at the teaching and how it is delivered:
  • Is it an online / face-to-face course?
  • How much time do you spend in each unit?
  • How can you access work content?
  • Find out how the course is assessed.
  • How much of the assessment is from coursework?
  • How much is assessed through exams?
  • Which assessment method best suits your strengths?
• Look at their support services:
  • Ways that trainers can be contacted.
• What other services they provide to help you as a student:
  • Interview skills.
  • Fixing of resumes.
  • Career coaching.
• Enquire about the payment options.
• Make sure that the units that you will take are relevant to you and your future career.
• Is it an affordable price for what you’re paying?

By the end of the conversation you have with the course adviser, you should feel confident about the next course you choose to enrol in.

Get studying everyone!

Author: Anna Nguyen