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Lowest Ever Mastermind Score

June 7th, 2011

Mastermind has a reputation as the playground of the very smart but last week Mr Thuraaisingham was knocked out of line by the fearsome black chair. You can read a detailed account and some of the questions here.

He scored just 14 questions right in two rounds. His specialist subject was The Life of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk the founder of modern Turkey.

The moral of the story here seems to be keep calm and make sure you have studied your subject inside out. We like to think our courses would give you this expert knowledge – fancy a specialist subject of Human Anatomy or Forensic Science?

Go on – study what makes you passionate! We would be love you to be the next Mastermind!

5 Great Reasons to Learn by Distance

June 7th, 2011

1.    Flexibility: Fit learning into your busy day!

 

2.    In your own space: Study where you want – at the office, your dining room table or even in the bath.

 

3.    Start when you want: You can start tomorrow if you want – you don’t need to wait for the next start date.

 

4.    Take as long or as short as you need: Don’t let anyone rush you or race ahead if you feel confident.

 

5.    Study what you love: With 150 courses to choose from there really is something for everyone.

 

 

Wind Power Fuels Growth in Construction

February 11th, 2011

Why not think about a career in construction for long term growth and opportunities?

 

There has been a 91% rise in employment in the Wind Power sector.

Renewable energy is the future and with increasing funds and resource dedicated to it. The search for more energy sources has lead to increasingly diverse methods of energy collection.

The construction industry will be absolutely vital in providing structural support for these projects and will be looking for skilled workers to take on the development.

A career in construction has ever increasing opportunities within both the housing and the commercial market.

Why not find out more about our construction courses today – to see if this is the field for you!

22% of workers ‘unhappy in job’ – Why not start a new Career?

January 26th, 2011

Over 25% of employees in the UK are unhappy in their position and another 30.5% are ambivalent about their work the recruitment agency Badenoch & Clark has discovered.

 

This is a huge switch from from 2010, when 78% of UK workers had high levels of happiness at work.

Heidi Waddington, associate director at Badenoch & Clark, said the decline in workplace happiness over the last year is due to factors such as job cuts, longer working hours, the rise in inflation and VAT and ultimately a lack of security.

“Economic uncertainty over the past year has put tremendous pressure on employees. This trend is particularly evident in professional services, which has resulted in heightened intensity in the workplace and increasingly poor morale,” she added.

Last month, the latest Workmonitor study published by staffing firm Randstad found that employees in the UK are feeling less confident about their prospects of getting a job in the future

5 Ways of Making Extra Money in 2011

January 6th, 2011

2011 is going to be a tough year financially for almost every family in Britain, resulting in many families looking for new income streams.

Having an additional family business can bring extra money into your home, as well as increased stability in these difficult times.

If you are looking for new ways to make some extra cash in 2011 why not try?

Dog Grooming

Britain is a country of pet lovers with over £10 million dogs in the UK. Pet owners are prepared to lavish their pets with attention and gifts, and in particular like to make sure they are well groomed. Dog Groomers are often booked weeks in advanced and can charge up to £80 a dog.

Web Design

Do you have a web business idea? Do you have lots of family and friends that need websites? Do you fancy having your own web design business? Designing websites is fun, rewarding and creative and even better the business can be ran from anywhere you can fit a computer – even your bedroom!

Property Development

As house prices have started to fall – there are some very good opportunities in the property market. The most important thing is for you to have a real feel for the area and how the market is currently moving. If your family has building skills or doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty this is a great way to make some extra cash.

Digital Photography

Do you like taking photos? Do you realise there is a sizeable online revenue to be made from selling your pictures? This might be the right time to upgrade your skills and start taking fantastic digital pictures. You can then think about selling them online for some great extra revenue.

Bookkeeping

It might not be glamorous but Bookkeepers are in more demand than ever. Training as a bookkeeper could give you an extra revenue stream and long term even a new career. If you have a head for figures why not think about taking a Bookkeeping qualification.

Last Chance to Enrol before VAT rises!

January 3rd, 2011

Enrol Now! Before VAT rises. Last chance to secure your course at 2010 prices.

VAT is set to rise to 20% in 2011. If you enrol on your course now you can avoid the extra charges. What better Christmas Present is their then gifting yourself a better career?

At Start Learning we offer a wide range of qualification that will help you get to where you want to go in life.

If you are interested in getting the GCSEs and A Levels you always wanted we can help you with that.

If you are looking to enrol in a great new course that will give you a top career why not consider some of our IT Courses.

Have you always wanted to take that next step up to become a manager? Then why not consider one of our great Management Qualification.

Wherever you want to get to we can help you get on your way!

New Year – New Start

January 3rd, 2011

Happy New Year from Start Learning

 

All of us here at Start Learning would like to wish you a happy and prosperous New Year!

If you are looking to reinvigorate your career why not try one of our fantastic counselling courses. They provide a great career avenue while also knowing that your making a real difference in someone’s life.

If you are looking to start your own business, have you thought about Dog Grooming? It’s a lucrative market and can be learned and started in your spare time.

Have you thought about brushing up your IT skills? Our MOS course will make you an expert in all Microsoft programs setting you apart from your peers.

Remember we have over 200 exciting courses to choose from and if you’re having trouble choosing why not give us a call on 0141 218 4424 and we will help narrow down the right course for you.

Escape to the Sun

December 9th, 2010

Have you had enough of the snow and ice? Are you looking for away to escape cold, wet and now snowy Britain?

 

Why not think about taking one of our amazing IT courses? You get an internationally recognised qualification that is in high demand. You can then start your new life somewhere warm and sunny like Australia – or if this much snow is still not enough why not think about Canada?

If you are looking to get started in a career in IT why not think about our A+ qualification. It has some great benefits to both Employees and Employers.

Benefits for Employee:
Are you looking keen to hold the industry standard for Computer Support Technicians? Are you looking to become qualified beyond Microsoft systems? Keen to build your customer service skills to offer the complete package? CompTIA A+ will give you the industry standard certification.
Start Learning’s CompTIA A+ course will give you everything you need to study for and pass your exams with flying colours. The course covers everything from installation and maintenance to security and trouble shooting.

Benefits for Employers:
Are you looking to ensure your support technicians have the industry standard certification? Are you keen for your Support technicians to work beyond windows and support a variety of computer types and operating systems? Then the CompTIA A+ certification is right for you. The course everything from Installation to security and troubleshooting as well as a section on customer service

So if you are looking to escape the doldrums – think about a career in IT.

The Big Chill

December 6th, 2010

Britain has literally frozen to a halt and everyone agrees this is going to be a very long cold winter.

 

What better to do with your long cold nights than study for a qualification that will improve your life!

If you are thinking of progressing into management why not think about our Management Qualifications.

If you have had that great new business idea – Why don’t you think about starting up your own business? We have a great Start Your Own Business Course

If you’re interested in developing a career in Social Care our Health and Social Care qualification is a great introduction to how the system works.

Have you ever thought about a career that can really fit around you? Why not consider Dog Grooming? With growing demand it is a great way to be your own boss.

So use these dark cold nights positively and make a real difference to your future!

Criminology Courses

September 24th, 2010

Due to popular demand we have just launched 3 brand new criminology courses.

 

They are in-depth courses that really get to grips with the nitty gritty of crime and punishment.

Criminal Psychology Diploma

Are you intrigued by the psychology of the criminal? In this Criminal Psychology course we examine the criminal mind and how it develops to and explore ways of preventing and dealing with criminals.

We start out by discussing the different theories of criminal offending then move on to an in-depth exploration the psychology of violent crime. The examination of the psychology of violent crime provides a useful introduction to forensic psychology and offender profiling.

During this Criminal Psychology course we also examine the psychology of terrorist crimes, domestic violence, drug abuse and youth crime and victimology, before taking a look at crime prevention and community safety and the criminal justice system and those involved in its management.

Forensic Psychology Diploma

Are you interested in the psychology of the criminal justice system? Determined to find out what lies behind criminal behaviour? Then this is the course for you.

Forensic psychologists are concerned with the application of psychology to the criminal justice system, and with understanding the psychological processes related to criminal behaviour. They are sometimes known as ‘criminal psychologists’ or ‘investigative psychologists’.

Forensic psychology is often perceived as concerning criminal investigation and profiling. While this is one aspect it is not the only one, forensic psychology also relates to the assessment and treatment of criminal behaviour. Forensic psychologists work not only with prisoners and offenders but also other professionals involved in the judicial and penal systems.

Psychology of Criminal Profiling

Have you ever wanted to know how understanding the criminal mind enables profiles to be developed and criminals caught! Then this is the course for you. Psychological profiling has become a major aid to police work and often forms a vital link in identifying the suspect.

This investigative discipline is based on the belief that a criminal does not just leave physical clues at the scene of the crime but that he also leaves psychological clues. By careful examination and consideration of these clues the skilled profiler endeavours to build up a picture of the likely offender.

A skilled profiler combines common sense, observation, background knowledge and geographical factors with a sound knowledge of psychology in his efforts to profile a killer or criminal.