What's in your pack?

• Quick Start guide, to get you started on the course.
  
  
• A sturdily bound set of course modules that lies flat for ease of study. They contain detailed, practical information that guides you skillfully towards becoming a professional photographer.
  
  
• 14 photography assignments. Your assignments will be carefully marked with personal advice by an experienced tutor.
  
  
• A useful case that keeps all your course material (not in the online-only edition).
  
  
• A study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.
  
  
• Self-assessment exercises. They occur throughout the course to help you get organised for photography. They also check that you can tackle each type of photography.
  
  
• Course text book (not in the online-only edition).
  
  
• How to Succeed in your Distance Learning Course booklet. Tips and advice on how to successfully complete your course. This booklet is not available elsewhere.
  
  
• How to Write Assignments booklet. This booklet offers useful guidance on how to prepare your assignments. It's not available elsewhere.
  
  
• Question and Answer sheets for you to have your queries answered (not in the online-only edition).
  
  
• 49 Winning Ways to Promote your Service booklet. Great ideas to get you started. This booklet is not available elsewhere.
  
  
• Photographic software to use on your computer.
  
  

Bonus 1. Get this 'Interview with a Professional Photographer' DVD free when you enrol

Yes, this brand new DVD offers a unique insight into the work of a professional photographer, and it’s yours, free of charge, when you register on the Diploma in Professional Photography course.

The DVD features an interview with a pro photographer who's been in the business 30 years – so he knows what works and what doesn’t.

He’s been through boom and recession years, so he has a huge amount of experience. And you can get that information directly by watching the interview.

To read more about this free DVD, click here.

Bonus 2. Read our Diary of a Professional Photographer

Follow the highs and lows of a professional photographer's life, as our freelance photographer reports each week on her experiences in the field. You'll get insights into her day, and learn from her successes and failures. The Diary is available exclusively to our learners.

Bonus 3. Free mentoring when you complete the course

Once you complete the course, we’ll give you three months’ free business mentoring.

You’ll have a personal mentor who'll help you set up your own business (if that's your choice).

For three months after getting your Diploma you'll get one-to-one advice and support from an active practitioner.

So if you're unsure on how to launch your own business, this mentoring programme will put you on the road to success.

And because it's all part of the Institute's course, it won't cost you a penny.

Bonus 4. You get a free copy of Business Blueprints

This 47 page book contains complete step-by-step checklists for starting a successful business.

Click here to learn more about Business Blueprints.

Bonus 5: Your First Client Celebration Kit.

What’s the first thing to do when you get your first client? The answer is: ‘Celebrate!’ And we’ll help you do that, because as soon as you get your first paid work after completing the course we’ll send you a celebration kit including fun items such as champagne glasses and other party items (Value £31).