Frequently Asked Questions


About the tutors

Are the tutors professional freelance writers?
Yes, all tutors are freelance professional writers. Some other organisations use college lecturers, which means you don't get the information from the real 'coal face'.

Course costs

Does the cost for the course include everything I need? Or are there any extra fees?
There are no other costs or fees.

How could I get my money back if I don't like the course?
Just return the course in good condition within 30 days of receiving it, and we'll send you a full refund.

Course duration

How long does it usually take to complete the course?
Many students complete the course in six to nine months. But you can do it as quickly or slowly as you want. That's one advantage of distance learning.

Do I need to finish the course within a certain time?
You can take as long as you want. Unlike other organisations, we don't set any time limits.

What does the course cost?
You can find the cost of the course by clicking here.

How can I contact my tutor or the Institute?
There have two types of people you can contact - your tutor and a course advisor.
The tutor marks your work, and helps you with any problems. You can fax, e-mail or post assignments to your tutor, whenever you want.

We don't give out the tutor's phone number, because a few people would spend all day talking to their tutors, who would never get any work done.

But sometimes students get stuck, or have an urgent query. If so, you can phone a course advisor at the Institute at any time during work hours. If you leave a message out of work hours we'll ring you back the next day. You can contact course advisors as often as you want, and about anything to do with online writing.

 

What about accreditation?

Is the course accredited? And by whom?
Yes, we're accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council. You can find them at www.odlqc.org.uk. We're listed under Learning Institute, our parent organisation.

We are also registered with the Department for Education and Skills on its Register of Education and Training Providers.

Will the course give me credits towards a degree or some other study?
No. But it will help you set up and run your own business. And we encourage all students to continue their studies after completing the course.

When can I do the course?

Can I start the course at any time?
Yes.

Where can I study the course?

Is the course all from home, or do I have to go to a test centre?
It's all from home

Click here to enrol on the freelance writing course now
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Tel: 0800 781 1715

The Institute of Professional Online Writing
Contact: Miki Petrusic in Sydney, Australia.
Tel: +61 2 9620 4066.