Open Study College

Signed up for the childcare course and got straight into it. The modules are short and the quizzes are clear. Finished in about a month around my placement hours. Brilliant, would say yes.

I've done two modules now and I know the subject well from years in the trade, so I can say the material is accurate and well organised. The site looks a bit dated and the search is awkward when you want an older module. Payment went through first time. Would take another course with them.

The course cost less than I expected, which was the main reason I went with it. I finished the last module in March but the certificate didn't turn up until nearly six weeks later after I chased it up twice. The content was fine but the admin end felt slow and I'd have liked a clearer timeline.

I needed a certificate in a hurry for a job application. The course is fine and covers what's needed, but the payment page kept timing out and I had to start again twice. Access came through the same day once I did get in.

The module on understanding finance is really practical, the examples are from real life rather than textbook stuff. I'm on my first assignment and the tutor's feedback is thorough, although replies to messages sometimes take a couple of days. Still, the course is good value and easy to fit around my job.

I bought the introductory course to see if I'd like studying again. The access arrived straight away which was good. I did find the first week's layout a bit confusing and it took me a while to find where submissions go. Once I got used to it the course was fine.

I priced this up against the local college and it came out noticeably cheaper for the same qualification, which was the deciding factor for me. You get the same exam board and the same certificate at the end. There's no hidden fees that I could see. Good value for what you get.

I needed a recognised level 3 for my current role and the course covers the exact units my employer asks for. The tutor knows the assessment criteria inside out and feedback on my submissions was specific. Enrolment was straightforward. Would do it again.

I'd never studied online before and was nervous about it. The start guide walked me through everything and my tutor checked in on day one. I finished the first unit in a fortnight and it felt doable with my job. Really pleased I gave it a go.

I looked at two other providers and a local evening class before picking this one, and the flexibility was what swung it for me since I work shifts. The course content lines up with what I actually need for my career change. Booking took about ten minutes and the portal lets me pick up exactly where I left off each time. Really glad I went with them over the others.

Compared three providers before picking this one and it came out cheapest for the same childcare certificate. Signed up in a few minutes and was into the first lesson the same evening. Looking forward to the next bit.

Bought a short course on digital marketing for a side project. Paid for access and it opened immediately. The videos are a bit basic but the workbook is handy for taking notes. Price was good for what it is.

I needed a course I could do after the kids are in bed because the local classes clash with school pickup. Signing up was easy and the timetable is flexible enough that I can skip a week without falling behind. The tutor replied to my email the same afternoon. Happy with it so far.

I'd used another online provider before for a shorter course, and this one has a far more thorough syllabus with better tutor feedback. The downside is the discussion forum is quiet and I rarely got a reply to questions posted there. Enrolment was simple enough. It does the job, though I expected a bit more contact.

I needed a level 2 for work and the course covers what I need at a sensible price. The sign-up form asked for more documents than I expected, which slowed things down a bit. Once I was in, the modules were clear and the assessments were fair.

Did a short accounting module through them. The course itself is good and the content is up to date. The app kept logging me out during quizzes which was annoying, though the website worked fine on my laptop. Got my certificate within a week of finishing.

Did two modules on bookkeeping and I've worked in the trade for years so I was picky about the content. The material is accurate and the way it's broken into units makes sense. The quizzes are a bit basic but they do the job. I'd happily do the next level.

Honestly this is brilliant for fitting study around a busy week. Signed up on my phone in the evening and had access straight away. The lessons work well on the bus and I got my first module done in two days. Yes it is worth it.

I tried a couple of free courses on the same topic and this one beats them by miles for structure and actual tests. Signed up in about five minutes on my phone and the lessons load fast. Tutor replied the next day with proper notes. Nothing else I've tried comes close for keeping me on track.