That's one of the many secrets we teach. Many photography courses promise to show you how to become a better photographer. But far fewer train you to become a pro. There's a reason for that. Not many people understand the
nuts and bolts of the freelance business. The records you
keep. How you look for work. How to get paid. And what to
charge. Having a client commission your first assignment is a real thrill. It's surpassed only by the pleasure of receiving a cheque. Imagine getting paid for doing what you enjoy! Photography courses show you the way. Photography can be
your main work. Or it can provide a second income. You can
work from home, either part or full time
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Accredited by NCFE at Level 4 Our course is fully accredited by the national
awarding body NCFE, and on completing it you get
a national award equivalent to Level 4 of the National
Learning Framework (post A level/HNC/HND standard). NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. To read more about NCFE please go to www.ncfe.org.uk By studying for our Diploma in Professional Photography,
you’ll give yourself that edge. You couldn’t
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Personal to youTo help you fully understand the course material, we'll set you assignments. They'll be assessed by one of our experienced tutors. It means your photographs can be checked in a friendly atmosphere before you're exposed to the outside world. You'll have unlimited access to your personal tutor,
who'll give you free advice and suggestions on anything
to do with photography, including your own clients.
Plus, you can take as long as you want to complete
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| Unlike many photography courses, our course is based on the real world. By the end of it, you'll have met all the main problems that a photographer encounters. So you won't face any surprises when you meet your first client.
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What does the photography course cost?
The course cost is shown in the registration page. It includes all your course materials, and all your tutoring. There are no hidden extras.
How long does the Diploma course take?
Many students take nine months to complete the Diploma course. If you're busy, it could take you eighteen months. If you have spare time and you're prepared to work hard, you could complete the course in three months. But unlike other organisations, we set no time limit. You can take as long as you want. You study at your pace, not ours.
Your qualification
Photography Course Diploma Students who satisfactorily complete the course are awarded the Diploma in Professional Photography. They receive the certificate, and the right to use the words Dip. Pro.Photo. (Inst. P.P).
We offer not one but two guarantees
1. Examine the course at your leisure
for 30 days. And if you for any reason it doesn't
meet your needs, just let us know and we'll refund
your fees. No questions asked.
2. If, 90 days after completing the course, you haven't recouped the cost of the fees through working as a professional photographer, we'll refund your course fees.
Why do we offer this? Simple. We don't want unhappy former students. We'd rather stay friends. And it stands to reason that no photography course can suit absolutely everyone who registers on it.
Competitions. Prizes!
We hold regular free competitions for our students. You can win prizes, plus a Certificate for your walls and a boost for your CV.
When you complete the course
Once you complete the photography course, we send
information about your success to your local newspapers
(if you want). It's a good way of telling potential
clients that you're available. We'll also put your
name on our Register of Approved Freelance Photographers.
It's time to get started
Having read this far, you've got what it takes - motivation. Fill out the enrolment form now, because this is where the adventure and rewards begin. It's easy to start:
- Register now for the photography
course by clicking
here. If you need help or information, contact
the Institute. E-mail or post the form and payment
to us.
- We'll ship the course materials
to you within two days.
- When you get the course, read
the first module. It's laid out in an easy-to-follow
format. Then do the simple first assignment. Send
it to your tutor for marking. She will return
it to you with friendly advice and comments.
- Do the same for the other modules, until you reach the end of the photography course. By then, you'll be earning good money as a photographer.
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| The Institute of Professional
Photography Overbrook Business Centre Poolbridge Road Blackford, Wedmore Somerset BS28 4PA, UK Tel: 0800 781 1715 |
The Institute of Professional
Photography
Contact: Miki Petrusic in Sydney, Australia. Tel: +61 2 9620 4066. |
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Contact: Hester Burnett in North West Province, South
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'Institute
learner Darran Buckley won the 'Wild Scotland'
photo contest with this outstanding picture
of a cormorant. We can teach you to succeed,
too.'