How to Become a Firefighter

How to Become a Firefighter! Firefighting is a highly responsible role in that it involves protecting the public against dangerous fires and advising them on how best to guard themselves against the risk of fire. If you have, do you know what avenues to go down in order to become one? The first option available to you is to take … Read More

How to Write an Effective Complaint Letter

The right way to write Complaint Letters! Complaining is something most of us don’t enjoy doing but often it is necessary in order to express our dissatisfaction with a product or service. It is not pleasant to critique something or someone, but if done correctly it can result in both parties reaching an amicable resolution that results in satisfaction. If … Read More

Essential Business Marketing Skills

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – Try any first Module for FREE. Whether you are already have, or are about to start your own Business then there is a range of skills that are essential to effectively market your products and/or services online. Assuming that you already have your website – if not then why not as it is essential in … Read More

E-Learning

TRY for FREE Open College UK provides a wide range of Approved and Video Based e-learning courses. Recognised Awarding bodies such as ETA Awards, Gatehouse Awards, CPD, IATP, IIRSM, NVQ, ILM and the Institute of Hospitality – Over 150 titles covering a wide range of subjects on Health and Safety, Business  Skills, Leadership, Social Care and Hospitality – First Module for FREE … Read More

Racism: From Slavery to Apartheid to Brixton

Racism is the belief that one group of people is superior to another based on the colour of their skin, their ethnicity or their nationality. Racism can take many forms; the most common is for the victim to be subjected to racist language, which typically includes racist names and derogatory language about background, traditions and culture. Racism can also lead … Read More

Sociology: What is It and Why is it Needed?

Sociology: Why is it needed and why is it so important? An overview of sociology What is It and Why is it Needed? The importance of Sociology first emerged in the nineteenth century, in the wake of Newtonian and Darwinian advances in science. These were key in establishing that science could provide rational explanations and solutions for all the problems … Read More

Benefits of Rote Learning

What exactly is Rote Learning? We are all subject to learning and memorising new content on a daily basis. Memorising is part of our evolutionary process so that we can internally map the directions we travel in both physically and mentally so that we can return easily, we all need to memorise things to survive. Memorising content is specifically important within … Read More

Diploma & Degree Qualifications Explained

The differences between Diplomas & Degrees! We are often asked for the differences between degrees, certificates, diplomas and higher diplomas including how long it will take to obtain a degree. New students are drawn to the possibility of obtaining a degree usually years after they have left school or college and although many have left it too late, it is … Read More

Psychology of Revision

How to get the most out of revision using psychology! Setting yourself up with a good workable plan in advance of any revision is key to gaining your best memory recall especially when you need it most! It’s often said that there are no short cuts to the success in taking exams, however there is definitely a way of making … Read More

How to write an essay

A brief Guide to writing an essay for college or school! “the pen is mightier than the sword” – is yours? First rule of thumb is to not worry, however this is easier said than done for many. Essay writing and worrying or exam nerves are very closely related therefore for those who tend to be a worry wart, coming up … Read More