Home-study courses, distance education courses.

About us

At the Institute, we aim to help people set up their own home-based business.

Our courses include interior design, garden design and horticulture, writing, complementary therapies, event and wedding planning.

Our courses are supported by web-based material, and students can discuss issues with each other.

Our tutors are all full-time practitioners, who bring their on-the-job experience to the course. Our students get advice directly from active experts - not armchair theorists.

With offices in the UK, South Africa and Australia, we have students in more than 30 countries around the world.


Our accreditation


Many of our courses are accredited by NCFE

 

We are members of Ethical Junction



What our students say:

Keith Godwin, London: "Don't hesitate! The course has been well thought out and covers all the necessary elements to prepare the would-be professional photographer. The ability to work at your own pace with no end deadline is a great bonus allowing the student to adjust time commitment with other demands."

Maxine Bates, Nottingham: "It's great! There are no exams to sit or deadlines to meet, but be prepared to spend many hours researching venues, caterers, entertainers etc. and neatly presenting your findings. My tutor was very helpful."

Karen Scott, Southampton: "I got loads of encouragement from my tutor who was always delighted with my assignment grades and was in constant contact if I had any worries."