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How to become a pharmacist

If you’re interested in becoming an integral part of a medical team, you may have a future in pharmacy.

Why is learning a language important?

If you’re someone who feels fascinated by words, their rules, and how they fit together, language acquisition may already be one of your hobbies.

How to become a counselling psychologist

Are you someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives? As a counselling psychologist, you could play a major part in helping clients.

How to become a dietician

If you have a passion for food, health, and helping others achieve their wellness goals, then being a dietician might just be the career path for you.

Best A Levels to Take for Future Success

Choosing your A Levels is a big moment; it can feel overwhelming with the options on offer.

The Science Behind Effective Studying: Strategies Every Student Should Know

Reading your notes over and over, highlighting key facts, making up some cards with vital information, they’re all tried and tested methods of studying and revision - but have we all been doing it wrong?

How to become a dental nurse

A dental nurse’s role is to assist the dentist with their work and ensure that each patient gets the proper care and attention.

What careers can you have with a health and social care qualification?

A career in health and social care can open up a world of possibilities. In the UK, there’s an increasing demand for professionals in this field, and obtaining a relevant qualification can be a stepping stone towards a rewarding career.

Why take Python programming courses?

Python is a high-level programming language that has gained worldwide acclaim. At Distance Learning Centre, we offer a range of Python programming courses!

GCSE & IGCSE Examination Dates for Summer 2025

A-Level and AS-Level Exam Dates for Summer 2025

What is a business management course?

Business management courses are designed to help students learn the skills they need to oversee a business. But why are they in such high demand?

Complete DLC’s IT Essentials Course alongside your Baccalaureate Diploma!

DLC’s IT Essentials Level 2 (RQF) Course was designed to help you navigate the Internet safely. The course is even suitable for those studying for a Baccalaureate Diploma!

What qualifications do I need to be a teaching assistant?

There are several pathways to entering the TA profession, with qualifications and entry requirements being both employer and role-dependent.

What are A-Levels?

A-Levels (Advanced Levels) serve as a critical transition between secondary school and University.

5 of the best jobs for animal lovers

Every animal lover wants to make a living doing what they love: caring for creatures. Luckily, the UK's diverse ecosystem means there's many jobs for animal lovers!

What are GCSEs?

GCSEs, or General Certificates of Secondary Education, are academic qualifications taken by students aged 14 to 16 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

How to become a teaching assistant - The Ultimate Guide

So, you’re thinking of becoming a teaching assistant (TA)? Whether you’re starting your career or switching professions, Distance Learning Centre is here to help.

6 reasons why you should become a beauty therapist

Are you an artistic, chatty person? Do you enjoy meeting new people? If so, you may want to consider a career as a beauty therapist.

What A-levels do I need to be a doctor?

Aspiring medics must navigate many academic challenges before earning their doctoral status. For UK students, this journey begins with choosing the right A-levels.

When should you start revising for exams?

Exams are a stressful time for anyone. But there are things that you can do to organise your time better and bring your grades up from a D to an A.

The importance of goal-setting for success in online learning

Online learning is a vastly growing alternative to in-person education. Today, we’ll focus on how important personal goals are to successful online learning.

How Long Does It Take To Learn A New Skill And How To Do It Faster

Learning a new skill can be incredibly daunting and time-consuming. So, how long does it typically take?

Why Is Referencing Important and How Can It Help Build Your Knowledge

Master referencing for academic success! Learn its importance, build subject knowledge, and excel in university.

How a clean workspace can help you excel in online learning

Creating a clean, organised workspace will help clear your mind and give you the tools to excel, no matter your chosen course.

GCSE & IGCSE Examination Dates for Summer 2024 (Provisional)

How to Learn a New Language

We look at tips for learning a new language, including choosing a language you love, taking online courses, using technology and media, and getting real-life practice.

Open Awards Badge of Excellence Certification

The Badge of Excellence Certification from Open Awards is now available on selected courses.

What is Distance Learning And Is It Right For You?

What distance learning is, who can do it, the benefits and drawbacks of distance learning.

What is QLS Certification?

QLS or “Quality Licence Scheme” is a form of Certification offered through The Skills and Education Group.

Becoming a Counsellor

Do you want to become a Counsellor but aren't sure of the best route to take? Find out how Distance Learning Centre can help with introductory courses to this fascinating subject!

The Benefits of a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Qualification

In today’s job market, the Microsoft Office Specialist certification (MOS) is more important than ever. See why and enrol on our course today.

The Benefits of Online Study

why study online? There are many benefits to studying an online course and you can gain a qualification that could shape your future.

How To Get Into University With Remote Learning

Here we take you through how to get into university and how it can be done with remote learning.

Designing and Building a Website

If you've ever been interested in how websites are built or would like to know more, we can help with our web design and development courses. Enquire today.

The Top Benefits of Remote Learning

We explore the many benefits of remote learning compared to attending traditional classes.

How to Become a Games Developer

Find out how to become a game developer as well as how to get started in game development by choosing to enrol on one of our game development courses.

Could You Pass GCSE Maths?

With Maths GCSE’s becoming increasingly difficult, we’ve decided to test your knowledge with five foundation maths GCSE questions. Take this test to see if you could pass GCSE Maths?

Be The Best You

If you are trying to improve in your career, take a look at our post to becoming the best you with Distance Learning Centre.

Famous Faces That Went Back To Education

Here's a list of famous people who, despite having some of the most recognisable faces in the world, went back to education to better themselves.

A-Level and AS-Level Exam Dates for Summer 2024 (Provisional)

A-Level and AS-Level Exam Dates for Summer 2023 (Provisional)

GCSE & IGCSE Examination Dates for Summer 2023

GCSE & IGCSE Exam Dates for Summer 2022

Here are the Summer 2022 Exam Dates for our students aiming for their GCSE or IGCSE exams.

A-Level Exam Dates for Summer 2022

Here are the Summer 2022 Exam Dates for our students aiming for their A-Level exams.

DLC COVID-19 STATEMENT

At Distance Learning Centre we are committed to the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and students as we face up to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2020 Feedback Prize Draw Winner!!

NUS Extra TOTUM Card Offer

For a limited time only students can now gain a discount on the NUS Extra TOTUM Pro student Card which offers discounts for eating out, entertainment, fashion, supermarkets and travel, and much much more!

GCSE and IGCSE Exam Dates (Summer 2021)

Here are the Summer 2021 Exam Dates for our students aiming for their GCSE or IGCSE exams.

A Level Exam Dates (Summer 2021)

Here are the Summer 2021 Exam Dates for our students aiming for their A Level exams.

Prize Draw Winner - Kirsty Coles

Kirsty Coles is our latest Feedback Prize Draw Winner!!

How to Write a Modern CV

See how to write a modern CV with Distance Learning Centre. Let your experience, skills & achievements speak for themselves. Get the best tips for CVs today.

October Prize Draw Winner...

Congratulations to Kanaiyalal Thapa who was the lucky winner of our latest prize draw!!

IT Skills: A Refresher

Find out how the new IT courses available at Distance Learning Centre can help improve your employability and keep you ahead of the game in an IT dominated world.

What is the TOTUM Card?

Find out here at Distance Learning Centre the benefits of the new TOTUM card by NUS. Bringing you exclusive discounts, we look at how to apply and the difference between TOTUM and NUS Extra.

Result Day Blues?

Didn't get the results you were expecting on results day? Don't worry, there are many avenues still available for you to get your dream career.

GCSE English Literature & Language Key Terms

Revising for your GCSE English Literature and English Language exams can be hard but with the right resources, it can become easier. Revise your nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, similies, metaphors, hyperboles and onomatopoeias with the Distance Learning Centre's GCSE English Key Terms table.

GCSE & IGCSE Examination Dates for 2020

Here are the AQA GCSE and Edexcel IGCSE Exam Dates for our students aiming to sit their exams in the May/June 2020 exam window.

A Level Examination Dates for 2020

Here are the AQA and Edexcel A Level Exam Dates for our students aiming to sit their exams in the May/June 2020 exam window.

5 Apps to Help You Focus & Concentrate

Take a look at our top five best free apps to help you focus and concentrate, as well as improve your mind and body! Learn more by reading our latest blog.

The Online Revolution

High street stores, including many household names, are closing their doors in droves. The Online Revolution has begun! Find out more about what this means.

The Benefits of Sending Your Employee on A Course

Sending employees on a course has many benefits for them & your business. See how our courses can be studied alongside any job, no matter the profession.

Bloggers Guide to Improving your Content

Whether you’re an experienced blogger or a newbie, we’ve collected some tips on how you can create blog content that everyone will love. Learn more today.

What is the Regulated Qualifications Framework?

It can all get very confusing when it comes to qualifications, but the Distance Learning Centre are here to help. Learn more and enquire with us today.

Food & Nutrition Courses

Food & nutrition courses online help you to gain an understanding of what goes into food and are a great way to kick off an exciting career. Enquire today.

Advancing your Career in Construction

Looking to progress your career in construction? Distance Learning Centre’s online construction courses are a fantastic place to start. Enquire today.

January Prize Draw Winner...

Congratulations to Emily-Jayne Heaton who was our Prize Draw Winner for January 2018

Health and Fitness Courses for the New Year

Read some of the most popular distance learning health, fitness and nutrition courses the Distance Learning Centre have available. Enquire today.

Language Learning Courses

For the best language learning courses, see our selection of interactive online lessons. Learn Spanish, English or French by enquiring with us online today.

How to Become a Professional Writer

Learn how to become a professional writer with our selection of writing courses here at Distance Learning Centre. Learn more and enquire with us today.

Studying Programming Languages: Ruby for Beginners

Find out how you could increase your understanding of the Ruby programming language today and how this can improve your chances of landing that dream job.

GCSE & IGCSE Examination Dates for 2019

To help you stay organised, Distance Learning Centre have listed both the GSCE & IGCSE 2019 examination dates and timetables. Learn more & enquire today.

A Level Examination Dates for 2019

To help you stay organised, the Distance Learning Centre have listed the A-Level 2019 examination dates and timetables. Learn more & enquire further today.

Studying Drug and Alcohol Misuse

The Distance Learning Centre has many courses that gives students the opportunity to learn advanced skills in understanding the misuse of drugs and alcohol.

Returning to Education

Read the Distance Learning Centre guide to returning to education, including how to finance your studies as well as creating a good work life balance.

How to start a Career in Social Media

Check out the latest blogpost from the Distance Learning Centre around social media courses to take and how you can start a career in social media.

Studying a Distance Learning Course using an Apple Mac Computer

A few of our courses require Windows, but what if you have an Mac computer? This blogpost explains how to install Windows on your Apple computer.

How to become a Python Developer

Read our latest blogpost on How to become a Python Developer by taking our Python for Beginners course with the Distance Learning Centre.

Information for Private Candidates sitting GCSE, IGCSE and A Level exams

The Distance Learning Centre have provided some information to help students wanting to sit their GCSE, IGCSE or A Level exams as a private candidate.

The Perks of being a Student: NUS Extra

Read the Distance Learning Centre's latest blogpost around the NUS extra card, the perks of getting an NUS Extra card and how to apply for one.

Booking your GCSE, IGCSE and A Level exams

Distance Learning Centre have created this guide to help students understand what is required for booking their GCSE and A Level exams.

New PSI Testing for CIW exams

CIW Exams can be sat through remote proctoring either at home or work through PSI testing. Students need an webcam and high speed Internet connection.

The Advantages of the IT Essentials (RQF) - Level 2 Course

We have put together a blogpost of the advantages that the IT Essentials Level 2 (RQF) Course has when compared with studying for ECDL.

How to start a career in Credit control and Debt Management

If you’ve ever thought about making a career out of credit control or debt management, then the Distance Learning Centre have plenty of courses for you.

How to become an Ethical Hacker

Find out how to become an ethical hacker. Our ethical hacker course focuses on security techniques vital to protecting websites from attack. Find out more.

Changes to GCSEs, IGCSEs and A Levels

For information on the new changes to A-Levels and GCSE's, and how this may affect your future studies, visit the Distance Learning Centre today.

March Prize Draw Winner... Congratulations to Sally Nederpel

Congratulations to Sally Nederpel who was our Prize Draw Winner for March 2017.

Revision Essentials: Stationary

Read the Distance Learning Centre guide on all the stationary revision essentials you will need when starting a new school or university.

Spring Clean your Study Space

Distance Learning Centre have listed the best advice for tidying your study space, and for keeping it clean for as long as possible.

Resitting A-Levels and GCSEs

Have you ever thought about going back and resitting A-level's or GCSE's? You can resit your A-level's or GCSE's with the Distance Learning Centre.

Congratulations to Emily Butler-Meadows, our latest Prize Draw winner!!

We are please to announce that Emily Butler-Meadows is the latest winner of our course feedback prize draw.

Cover Letter Guidelines

Find out how to make an appealing covering letter for your applications with our handy cover letter guidelines. For more information, enquire with us today.

5 Perfect Gifts for a Student

Get to know this years best gifts for students by reading the Distance Learning Centre's gift guide including the Amazon Echo and Apple Watch!

How to Use Social Media Responsibly

Distance Learning Centre have shared some tips on how to use social media responsibly. It is important to be careful what you choose to share online.

The Importance of Maths, English and Science GCSE's

This article from the Distance Learning Centre explains the importance of Maths, English and Science GCSE's and why you need these qualifications.

5 Apps to Help You Manage Your Time

In this blogpost, Distance Learning Centre have listed 5 time management apps that will help you manage your time on the go.

Congratulations Steve Hughes, out latest Prize Draw winner!!

Congratulations to Steve Hughes who was one of our lucky winners in the GCSE, IGCSE and A Level Course Feedback Prize Draw.

Courses You Might Want to Revisit

Do you regret not finishing a course at school or college? Maybe you didn't get the mark you wanted? Take a look at these courses you might want to finish.

Top 10 Tips to Creating Your Own Study Space

Creating the perfect environment to study in will make it easier to keep procrastination at bay and concentration levels at an all-time high.

What is the difference between GCSE and IGCSE?

So what is an IGCSE? And how does it compare to a GCSE? For an explanation on the differences between GCSE's and IGCSE's take a look at our blogpost.

How to Become a Garden Designer

In this guide, we'll run through what you need to know about how to become a garden designer, whatever your motivation and eventual goals might be.

How to Become a Carer

This article explains how to become a carer, including what qualifications you need to become a carer and what you will learn on a health and social course.

The Counselling and Psychotherapy Course

People will often turn to a Counsellor or Psychotherapist to talk about hard-hitting topics that a regular doctor may not be equipped to deal with. These can include bereavement, stress, depression, eating disorders, and alcohol or drug abuse.

Learning a Foreign Language

Whether you are thinking of studying abroad, or you just want to improve your lingual skills, it can be very rewarding to learn a foreign language.

April Prize Draw Winner...

Congratulations to Emilia Finamore who is our latest DLC Feedback Prize Draw Winner.

Changes to the GCSE Grading system

There has been some confusion about the new GCSE grading systems and changes to syllabus so we thought we would write a short blogpost to explain.

What is CompTIA A+ Certification?

A CompTIA A+ certification is an entry-level qualification for computer support technicians that demonstrates their competence in PC repair and maintenance.

What is A CACHE Qualification?

If you're looking into pursuing a career in childcare or as a teaching assistant, you may well have heard of CACHE qualifications. But what are they, and are they right for you?

A Day in the Life of a Property Developer

Considering a career in property development? This is what a typical day might look like. Still think the life of a property developer is for you?

How to Become a Teaching Assistant

Thinking about becoming a teaching assistant, but confused about where to start? Here, we outline every step of the exciting journey that lies ahead.

5 Reasons to Get an ECDL Qualification

Considering signing up for a European Computer Driving Licence, or 'ECDL', course? Here are five reasons why it's a good idea to get an ECDL qualification.

Congratulations to our Prize Draw Winner

Congratulations to Steve Gravener who was the lucky winner of our December Feedback Prize Draw.

How to Become a Property Developer

If you are interested in becoming a property developer, or want to improve your knowledge of the industry, have a read of our property development article.

Top 5 Reasons to Become a Web Designer

Here's the top 5 reasons why you should become a web designer and the benefits you can gain from this great role.

How to write a successful CV

Your CV is your advert and a chance to show employers what you’ve got. Take a look at our top CV writing tips that will send you straight into the hot seat.

The April Feedback Prize Draw Winner is.......

Congratulations to Hannelie Cramb who was randomly chosen as the winner of our Course Feedback Prize Giveaway and has won a Kindle Fire HD7 Tablet.

Top study tips for dyslexic students

Follow these study tips from the Distance Learning Centre to help break down the barriers that dyslexia creates.

6 Inspirational Reasons to Study

The Distance Learning Centre take a look at 6 Inspirational Reasons to Study.

Creating your Perfect Revision Timetable

Distance Learning Centre have come up with a fool-proof revision timetable that, if followed, will provide you with the best chance of exam success.

What's your learning style?

It’s hardly breaking news – people learn differently. Which best describes your learning style?

Student Advice: Coping with Exam Stress

The Distance Learning Centre looks at exam stress and provides tips on how to overcome it.

The Top 5 Places to Study

Where exactly are you going to study? We've done the work for you. Here's a list of the ultimate revision hotspots.

Enhance your note taking

Learn how to perfect your note taking by reading these tips from the Distance Learning Centre.

Procrastination Nation - how to overcome procrastination

Over 20% of the population have experienced procrastination. The Distance Learning Centre has chosen some of the best tips on how to beat it.

The Winner of the December Course Feedback Prize Draw is.......

Congratulations to Stephanie from Durham who was randomly chosen as the winner of our Course Feedback Prize Giveaway and has won a Kindle Fire HD Tablet.

The October 2014 Kindle Fire HD Draw Winner is........

Congratulations to Tony Clark who won the October 2014 Kindle Fire Draw. Tony signed up for a French IGCSE Course and gave the following feedback.

The iPad Mini Prize Draw Winner is.....

Congratulations to Graham Garside from Southampton who is the lucky winner of our iPad mini prize draw giveaway.

Kindle Fire HD Prize Draw Winner.....

Congratulations to Lesley Dudleston who has won our May Prize Draw to win a Kindle Fire HD.